Derrick W. Bachman

Biography

Derrick Bachman helps clients manage their oil and gas assets in the Appalachian Basin through the creation of titles, division orders, and due diligence projects. Clients call on him for his meticulous organization, attention to detail, and counsel to make business decisions that grow their revenue and respective market share. Derrick takes pride in making copious amount of data digestible and comprehensible for his clients.

When he isn’t serving clients in the energy industry, Derrick is an active leader of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Western Pennsylvania Chapter. Over the course of a decade, he has volunteered his time organizing and participating in The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s signature events, including the Corporate Cup and 50 Finest. Derrick is a passionate ally and is proud to be part of the effort that has created tangible improvements in the lives of those living with cystic fibrosis.

Derrick is a member of the firm’s Recruiting Committee, responsible for recruiting and developing the next generation of lawyers. As the firm’s Pro Bono Coordinator, Derrick organizes and executes the firm’s key objectives in giving those in need access to justice while empowering colleagues to give back to their communities through their pro bono efforts.

Representative Experience

  • Experienced in preparing and reviewing complex mineral title opinions, division order title opinions, and the management of mineral title projects
  • Conducted curative review of oil and gas leases for exploration and production companies in the Appalachian Basin
  • Performed due diligence mineral title examinations for small and large-scale due diligence projects
  • Trained new attorneys in the preparation of mineral title opinions
  • Conducted oil, gas, coal, and mineral title examinations and abstracts in Pennsylvania

Licensed In

  • Pennsylvania

Education

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

Memberships

  • Organizing Committee for the Southpointe Corporate Cup, benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Western Pennsylvania Chapter
  • AAPL Membership Committee

Achievements

  • Graduated cum laude, Duquesne University School of Law

Speaking Engagements

  • “Pennsylvania Law Update: Pennsylvania Act 66,” 2014 CONSOL Land School, Canonsburg, PA, October 2014

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