Dale practices in the areas of elder law, estate planning and administration, oil and gas law and real estate. He received his B.A. from Bluffton College and his Juris Doctor from the Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, where he served on the Appellate Moot Court Board. Upon graduation from Dickinson he received the William H. Dodd Award, given to the senior who best exemplifies the highest ideals of the legal profession.
Dale has spoken to many groups of landowners on the subject of oil and gas law, focusing on protecting the landowners’ rights. He has worked extensively with the Penn State Cooperative Extension and the Pennsylvania Bar Institute presenting continuing legal education seminars for lawyers on oil and gas law, and has been quoted in the New York Times and Investor’s Business Daily.
He is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and serves as a Director of the Pennsylvania chapter of the National Association of Royalty Owners.
Outside of work Dale enjoys amateur astronomy and hiking with his children, Dean and Sierra.
Practice areas
15 years
15 years
Review of PA Oil and Gas Leases, Provide Comprehensive Estate Planning to landowners
15 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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PA | Active | 2006 | 01/02/2021 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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William H. Dodd Award | Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law | 2006 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Carpenter, Harris & Flayhart | 2015 - Present |
Attorney | Marshall, Parker & Weber | 2009 - 2014 |
Attorney | Greevy & Associates | 2006 - 2009 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Association of Royalty Owners | Board of Directors, PA Chapter | 2010 - Present |
Pennsylvania Bar Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
Lycoming Law Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Pennsylvania Lawyer | Opening Pandora's Box? Calling Shale Gas Rights into Question | 2012 |
PennRoar Newsletter of the PA Chapter of the National Association of Royalty Owners | Legislative Considerations for Forced Pooling | 2011 |
PennRoar Newsletter of the PA Chapter of the National Association of Royalty Owners | Negotiating a Pipeline Right-of-Way Agreement | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
Bluffton University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1986 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Annual Conference | Mineral Management 101 | 2018 |
Annual Conference | Mineral Management 101 | 2017 |
Pennsylvania Bar Institute | The Attorney's Guide to the Oil and Gas Lease | 2015 |
7th Annual Oil & Gas Law Colloquium | The Practical Impacts of Statutory Pooling | 2015 |
The Sixth Annual Oil & Gas Law Colloquium | Oil and Gas Leasing | 2014 |
Penn State Cooperative Extension | Natural Gas Pipeline Right-of-Ways | 2014 |
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Best of the Oil & Gas Law Colloquium | Leasing and Lease Extensions | 2014 |
PICPA Natural Gas Conference | Estate Planning for Marcellus Shale Landowers | 2013 |
PICPA Natural Gas Conference | Case Law and Legislative Update | 2013 |
Fifth Annual Oil and Gas Law Colloquium | Leasing and Lease Extensions | 2013 |
Fourth Annual Oil & Gas Law Colloquium | Practical Leasing Concerns - Lease Extension | 2012 |
Elder Law Institute | Marcellus Confusion! Estate Planning for Owners of Oil and Gas Rights | 2012 |
Best of the Oil and Gas Law Colloquium | Lease Termination and the Habendum Clause | 2012 |
Third Annual Oil & Gas Law Colloquium | Leasing: Extender Clauses | 2011 |
Third Annual Oil & Gas Law Colloquium | Lease Termination and the Habendum Clause | 2011 |
Gas Taxation Courses | Estate Planning Considerations for Accountants | 2011 |
Best of the Oil & Gas Law Colloquium | How to Negotiate the Best Gas Lease | 2011 |
2nd. Annual Oil & Gas Law Colloquium | Oil and Gas Lease Overview | 2010 |
Real Estate Institute | Practice Pitfalls in the Marcellus Shale Arena | 2009 |
Oil & Gas Law Colloquium | Gas Leasing | 2009 |
Real Estate Institute | Gas Leasing | 2008 |
Gas Leasing - the Marcellus Shale "Gold Rush" | Gas Leasing | 2008 |
Posted by Kim
Tue May 02 2017
Leonard Harris, Elder law Attorney on May 2, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Dale closely and am very impressed with his analytical skills coupled with the very conscientious work he performs for his clients.
Martin Flayhart, Elder law Attorney on May 2, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Dale and he is a competent and conscientious attorney.
Roderick Alberto, Elder law Attorney on Nov 25, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
We worked closely together at a non-profit Elder law Clinic in Carlisle, PA. Dale was very reliable and trustworthy.
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Jennifer Ellis, Environmental and natural resources Attorney on Apr 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Dale for many years. He is an excellent attorney.
Brenda Colbert, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 11, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Dale on complicated estate planning matter, especially involving gas lease royalties for clients in the Marcellus Shale region. Dale is extremely knowledgeable and competent in complicated estate planning matters. He works very hard to ensure that his clients receive the absolute best recommendations to meet their estate planning goals and limit tax consequences.