Joshua W. Gallo

Of Counsel

Biography

Joshua Gallo practices in the areas of energy law and mineral title law. He is experienced in drafting complex division order title opinions, drilling title opinions, and abstracting for Appalachian Basin oil and gas clients, as well as performing large-scale due diligence projects. In addition, Mr. Gallo brings to the firm real-world experience as a former oil and gas landman. With an undergraduate degree in political science and internship/externship experience in the United States Senate and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, Mr. Gallo’s education and experience provide key insight and value to the firm’s energy team.

Representative Experience

Division Order Title Opinions
Drilling Title Opinions
Due Diligence
Conveyancing and Curative
General Oil and Gas Advice
Oil and Gas Leasing
Oil, Gas, and Mineral Transactions
Rights of Way
Title Matters
Unitization and Pooling
Environmental, Social and Governance Issues

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Licensed In

Pennsylvania

Education

J.D. Duquesne University Kline School of Law

B.A. University of Pittsburgh

Achievements

Former Board Member for North American Coalbed Methane Forum
Criminal Law Journal, Management/Production Editor, Volume 3
Criminal Law Journal, Junior Staff, Volume 2

Speaking Engagements

An Overview of Land, Title and Leasing Issues in Pennsylvania and West Virginia Webinar, October 2023

Publications

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rejects de Facto Taking of Coal, November 2021 PIOGA Press
Judge Rejects Claims That Pipelines on Leasehold Cannot Transport Gas from Neighboring Lands without Separate Right-of-Way Agreement, October 2020 PIOGA Press

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Joshua W. Gallo Rejoins Steptoe & Johnson’s Southpointe Office

Southpointe, PA – Joshua W. Gallo has rejoined the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC as ...

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