Joseph D. Carpini

Member

Biography

Joseph Carpini focuses his practice in the areas of mineral title and energy transactional law. He is experienced in the drafting and review of mineral title opinions for coal, oil, and gas clients and is a member of the firm’s Division Order Title Opinion Team. With an undergraduate degree in mathematics and real-world experience as an abstractor, Mr. Carpini’s background and training prove valuable in the preparation of Certified Division Order Title Opinions.

Representative Experience

Drafted complex division order title opinions and reviewed curative reports and documents for oil and gas developers working in Appalachian shale plays
Drafted and reviewed mineral title opinions for coal, oil, and gas clients identifying title defects and advising clients on appropriate curative measures
Abstracted mineral and leasehold titles in numerous counties in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio
Performed due diligence analyzing clients assets for multi-million dollar energy transactions

Licensed In

West Virginia

Education

J.D. West Virginia University College of Law

B.S. West Virginia University

Memberships

Volunteer, The Bible Chapel, McMurray, PA
West Virginia University Alumni Association
Board Member, Energy Leaders Network (ELN)
National Association of Division Order Analysts (NADOA)
Appalachian Basin Association of Division Order Analysts (ABADOA)

Publications

“Ransomware: Fulfilling New Federal Compliance Obligations and Assessing Preparedness to Thwart or Respond to Attacks” Energy Law Advisor, August 2021

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