Amber M. Moore
Member
Litigation
J.D. West Virginia University
B.A. Lee University
Office:
Denver, CO
(303) 389-4374
Biography
Amber Moore practices in the areas of energy and general litigation. Amber has experience in defending clients in land use, professional liability, medical malpractice, and construction litigation matters. She has also assisted clients with obtaining mineral leasing rights. Amber's experience has covered many stages of the litigation process, including taking and defending depositions, drafting briefs, dispositive motions, hearings, mediation, trial preparation, and appeals.
Memberships & Awards
Professional
Order of the CoifEditor-in-Chief, West Virginia Law Review, Volume 115Associate Editor, West Virginia Law Review, Volume 114Member, U.S. Supreme Court Clinic 2012-2013, WVU College of LawCALI Award for Contracts; International Trade Regulations Seminar; Estate Planning; Payment SystemsLegacy Award, Class of 2013ALI CLE Scholarship & Leadership Award, Class of 2013Dean's Fellow, WVU College of Law Academic Excellence Program
Key Experience
Defended oil and gas exploration and production company before the West Virginia Mass Litigation Panel in claims involving private nuisance and negligence relating to natural gas activities
Represented real estate agent in motion to dismiss in a professional liability matter brought by purchaser of undeveloped residential property
Second-chaired an evidentiary hearing based on removal cause of action against county commissioners
Work Experience
2013 Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
2011-2012 Summer Associate, Jackson Kelly PLLC
2011-2012 Summer Associate, Jackson Kelly PLLC
Speaking Engagements
Andrew S. Graham, Allison J. Farrell, Lauren A. Williams, Amber M. Moore, One Stick in the Bundle: Characterizing Nonparticipating Royalty Interests Under West Virginia Law, 117 W. Va. L. Rev. 519 (2014)"Can Damages Be Too Damaging? Examining Mason County and Its Progeny," 115 W. Va. L. Rev. 807 (2012)