Shaina L. Richardson

Biography

From a young age, Shaina Richardson has been a problem solver and, if you asked her mother, a natural advocate who loved to argue. Through years of federal clerkships and courtroom experience, she has honed those skills to benefit clients facing litigation. Shaina’s comfort level with courtroom procedure is valuable in the development of defense strategies and her ability to think outside of the box and solve problems lends itself well to creative solutions for clients.

Shaina’s diverse practice includes defending clients in commercial and general litigation, as well as energy-specific matters involving land and lease disputes. She has represented publicly traded oil and gas companies in disputes over royalties and ownership.

Clerkships

Representative Experience

  • Represented oil and gas exploration and production company in claims involving royalty disputes
  • Defended publicly traded oil and gas operator in matters related to disputes of ownership
  • Defended large cemetery management company on breach of contract and tort claims
  • Obtained partial summary judgment for mechanic and repair shop in breach of contract and tort action
  • Obtained summary judgment in case involving complex issues of insurance coverage
  • Defended claims alleging common-law and statutory “bad faith”
  • Handled numerous examinations under oath and coverage assessments
  • Obtained summary judgment in property damage claim involving alleged wrongful removal of trees

Licensed In

  • Pennsylvania
  • West Virginia

Education

  • J.D. West Virginia University College of Law
  • B.A. University of Pittsburgh, summa cum laude

Memberships

  • Women’s Energy Network (WEN) – West Virginia Board of Directors (Membership Director in 2023, Secretary from 2024-present)
  • Gas and Oil Association of WV, Inc.
  • Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
  • Monongalia County Bar Association
  • Fayette County (PA) Bar Association
  • Admitted to practice in the United States Courts of Appeals for the Third Circuit and Fourth Circuit and the United States District Courts for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the Northern District of West Virginia, and the Southern District of West Virginia

Achievements

  • The Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch- Appellate Practice (2023-Present), Energy Law (2024-Present), Oil and Gas Law (2024-Present)
  • The Order of the Coif, WVU College of Law

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