Timothy M. McKeen

Assistant Chair, Energy & Natural Resources / Member
Timothy M. McKeen

Biography

Tim McKeen focuses his practice in energy law throughout the Appalachian Basin, specializing in title, due diligence, and mineral acquisitions. Mr. McKeen is the author of the American Association of Professional Landmen’s Ohio comparative law article on oil and gas and is a frequent speaker for industry groups on oil and gas issues throughout Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. He has also authored several law review articles on Ohio oil and gas issues.

Mr. McKeen has previously served as the Office Managing Member of the firm’s Wheeling office before being elected to the firm’s Executive Committee from 2019-2025. Mr. McKeen is the Assistant Chair of the firm’s Energy & Natural Resources department and leader of the Mineral Title and Energy Real Estate team.

In 2017, Tim was recognized as one of the 40 under 40 oil and gas professionals in the country by the Oil and Gas Investor magazine.

Representative Experience

  • Managed large title teams to complete title opinions and due diligence throughout the Appalachian Basin
  • Consulted with clients regarding title issues and curative requirements to assist in the development of mineral interests
  • Performed due diligence, undertook curative work, and conducted closings in multi-million dollar energy transactions
  • Assisted client with acquisition of oil and gas operator in Ohio
  • Assisted clients with high profile negotiations with landowners

Licensed In

  • Ohio
  • Pennsylvania
  • West Virginia

Education

  • J.D. Washington and Lee University School of Law
  • B.A. Wheeling Jesuit University

Memberships

  • Member, Board of Trustees, Ohio Oil and Gas Association
  • Commissioner, Wheeling Landscape Commission
  • American Association of Professional Landmen
  • Past President, Rotary Club of Wheeling, WV
  • Past President and Founding Member, OV Connect, Inc. – The Ohio Valley’s Young Talent Organization
  • Past Board Member, Elmhurst, The House of Friendship
  • Past Board Member, Vision Shared
  • Board Member, Regional Economic Development Partnership
  • Past Board Member, Martins Ferry First Christian Church
  • Past Board Member and Treasurer, Generation West Virginia
  • Past Member, Governor Manchin’s Young Professional Advisory Council
  • Volunteer, Royal Family Kids Camp
  • Fellow, Ohio State Bar Foundation

Achievements

  • 40 Under 40, Oil and Gas Investor, 2017
  • Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
  • Super Lawyers®, Energy & Natural Resources Law, Wheeling, WV (2013-2014, 2016)
  • Wheeling Rotary Club D. Milt Gutman Award, 2015

Speaking Engagements

  • “I still haven’t found what I am looking for: An overview of the Uniqueness of Title Examination in Ohio” – IRWA International Conference, Cleveland, Ohio – June 2022
  • “Update on relevant Legal Issues” – panelist – Ohio Oil and Gas Association Annual Meeting, Columbus, Ohio – March 2022
  • “Reunited and it feels so good: a discussion of dormant mineral acts and other ways to reunite severed minerals with the surface estate” – panelist – The National Association of Division Order Analysts Annual Institute, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida – September 2021
  • Panelist on Ohio’s Orphan Well Plugging Program – Ohio Oil and Gas Association Annual Meeting, Columbus, Ohio, March 2020
  • “So Now You’re In Charge? Tips on Organizational Management for Both New and Experienced Managers,” The National Association of Division Order Analysts Annual Institute, Ft. Worth, Texas, September 2019

Publications

  • NADOA, October/November/December 2016 edition: Published article titled Ohio Supreme Court Reconciles Application of the 1989 and 2006 Versions of Dormant Mineral Act, by Lyle Brown, Tim McKeen & Kevin West
  • NALTA News, December 2016 edition: Published article titled Ohio Supreme Court Reconciles Application of the 1989 and 2006 Versions of Dormant Mineral Act, by Lyle B. Brown, Timothy M. McKeen & M. Vafa Barissi

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