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As your attorney, I will partner with you to work toward your desired goal, whether individually or on behalf of your business. I believe in the fundamental principle of honesty. I am not here to sell you fool’s gold; I am here to give you an honest assessment and practical real world advice. In addition, no one likes surprises, and I will make sure you do not receive one when it comes to your bill.

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My clients work with me on a variety of legal matters. My practice includes energy law, including both oil and gas as well as renewable energy, real estate law, business law, employment law and estate planning. I have given presentations on, and written articles about, developments in real estate, energy, and business law. I also handle litigation related matters for my clients. I am licensed in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia.

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Prior to law school, I worked in business for over four years as a website developer. I have worked with business leaders in different industries, including the energy and real estate industries. My prior experience and business knowledge allows me to understand the specific needs and goals of my clients from a business perspective. My legal services are tailored to each individual client and never based on a cookie cutter one-size fits all approach.

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While attending law school, I participated in the accelerated joint degree program, concurrently earning my Master of Business Administration degree from Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management, with a focus on finance. Prior to joining LG&A I spent a few years as a landman and project manager for a land service company, where I managed title and curative projects for energy clients with operations in the Appalachian Basin.

My life revolves around my family and my work and is guided by my faith. In my free time I enjoy golfing, traveling and skiing.

Published Works

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Farming the Sun - Allegheny County Bar Association - Lawyer's Journal, Vol. 23 No. 9, April 23, 2021

​Practice Tips: How to Apply Ohio’s Newly Interpreted Dormant Mineral Act, Ohio Lawyer Magazine, Vol. 31. No. 2 (March/April 2017)The (un)settling of Ohio’s Dormant Mineral Act, Ohio State Bar Association News (February 15, 2017)Ohio’s Dormant Mineral Act – Current and Unresolved Issues, The Capital University Law Review, 44 CAP. U. L. REV. 2 (May 2016)The Walking Dodd, Ohio Lawyer Magazine, Vol 29. No. 6 (November/December 2015)

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​Classes & Seminars
Guest on Land and Legal Live – Discussion of Briggs vs. Southwestern Energy (June 2019)
An Overview of Pennsylvania’s Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act – Pittsburgh Real Estate Investors Association (April 2019)
How Master Negotiators thrive in the face of Chaos and Uncertainty – Pittsburgh Right of Way Group (November 2018)
Tackling Real Estate Title – Pittsburgh Real Estate Investors Association (January 2018)
Pennsylvania’s Energy Market: The Current State and Future – Moderator for Panel Discussion – ACBA Environmental & Energy Law Section CLE (November 2017)
Applying the Ohio Marketable Title Act, and Dormant Mineral Act, to Extinguish Ancient Oil and Gas Severances – AAPL Appalachian Land Institute 2017 (October 2017)
The (Un)Settling of Ohio’s Dormant Mineral Act and Ohio Case Update – Michael Late Benedum Chapter of the AAPL – Road to Recovery Seminar – (March 2017)​

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Education

Case Western Reserve University Law School, Cleveland, Ohio
J.D. - 2010
Purdue University Krannert School of Management
B.S. - 2002
Major: Industrial Management
Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management
M.B.A. - 2010

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​Languages

English

German

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​Honors
Frederick K. Cox Service Award for L.L.M. Student Mentor Leadership
CALI Excellence for the Future Award

 

Contact:

alex@mcelroylawfirm.com

​412-743-8334

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