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While oil and gas drilling and exploration is not new to Ohio, newer technologies and methods are changing the exploration process, especially in the Utica Shale region in Ohio. The increased activity and value has led to many new regulations and developments on both the state and local levels.


KWGD’s Oil, Gas and Mineral Law attorneys have a sophisticated and detailed understanding of the existing and developing laws and regulations surrounding oil and gas development in the region. From EPA issues to disposal well reforms to hydraulic fracturing, our expertise allows us to counsel clients proactively.


KWGD’s Oil, Gas and Mineral Law attorneys have a sophisticated and detailed understanding of Ohio’s mandatory pooling and unitization process, which can be daunting to landowners. KWGD’s Oil, Gas and Mineral Law attorneys represent clients during the unitization and pooling hearings and has experience challenging those hearings and appealing those orders.