Joshua W. Gallo

Biography

Joshua Gallo practices in the areas of energy law, mineral title law and ESG. 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. He also assists energy clients in pre-litigation disputes. Mr. Gallo is a Board Member of Hope Walks, Inc., an international non-profit organization providing clubfoot treatment in underdeveloped and developing countries with 190 clubfoot clinics in 14 countries.

Prior to attending law school, he worked as an oil and gas landman and garnered valuable internship/externship experience in the United States Senate and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Representative Experience

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

Licensed In

  • Pennsylvania

Education

  • J.D. Duquesne University Kline School of Law
  • B.A. University of Pittsburgh

Memberships

  • Board Member of Hope Walks, Inc.
  • Former Board Member for North American Coalbed Methane Forum

Achievements

  • 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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