Associate
Business
J.D. West Virginia University
M.B.A. West Virginia University
B.A. West Virginia University
Office:
Morgantown, WV
(304) 598-8154
Biography
Tony Faini focuses his practice in the area of economic development—specifically in the sectors of public finance and municipal bonds. Before becoming an attorney, Tony spent more than five years working as landman where he assisted energy companies to develop land and minerals throughout West Virginia. Building on his experience with property and contracts, Tony brings a valuable skill set to counties and political subdivisions to develop local projects. Whether he is working with large investment banks or small county commissions, clients appreciate Tony’s real-world experience dealing with people from all over the state, his approachable nature, and his passion to support West Virginia’s much-needed economic growth.
Memberships & Awards
Professional
West Virginia State BarMonongalia County Bar AssociationInstitute for Energy Law’s Hartrick Scholar Writing Competition: 2019 National FinalistCALI Awards: Business Torts, Appellate Advocacy
Key Experience
Assisted in serving as bond counsel to the City of Morgantown for combined utility system refunding revenue bonds to refinance the repair, renovation, and maintenance of public utility infrastructure improvements
Assisted in serving as underwriter’s counsel for an investment bank for the issuance and refinancing of public school refunding bonds to finance the construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance of multiple West Virginia public schools
Drafted title opinions and other transactional documents, performed due diligence, and negotiated contract terms with mineral owners for a wide variety of energy clients in multi-million dollar transactions to acquire desired property rights
Work Experience
2019 Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
2019 Judicial Law Clerk, Honorable Judge Michael J. Aloi, Federal Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of West Virginia
2017-2019 Peer Writing Consultant, West Virginia University College of Law Writing Center
2017-2018 Summer Associate, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
2011-2017 Landman, Texhoma Land Consultants and Arthur Henry LLC
2006-2013 Staff Sergeant, West Virginia Army National Guard
2019 Judicial Law Clerk, Honorable Judge Michael J. Aloi, Federal Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of West Virginia
2017-2019 Peer Writing Consultant, West Virginia University College of Law Writing Center
2017-2018 Summer Associate, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
2011-2017 Landman, Texhoma Land Consultants and Arthur Henry LLC
2006-2013 Staff Sergeant, West Virginia Army National Guard