Stephen W. Saunders

Stephen W. Saunders

also known as Steve Saunders

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 40 years

Oil and gas Lawyer at Scranton, PA
Practice Areas: Oil & Gas, Environmental and Natural Resources, Energy & Utilities, Land Use & Zoning

201 Penn Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scranton, PA

About Stephen

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Oil and Gas 50%

Representation of land and mineral rights owners in oil and gas leasing, negotiation of ancillary facility agreements, and disputes regarding ownership of subsurface rights and title to oil and gas. Litigation and alternative dispute resolution.

50%
Environmental and Natural Resources 25%

Advise clients concerning environmental issues in real estate transactions, pre-acquisition due diligence, cleanup of contaminated properties, permitting and compliance for commercial and industrial facilities. Litigation of claims.

25%
Energy and Utilities 15%

Represent clients in matters involving public water supplies and natural gas before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and private renewable natural gas projects and wind and solar energy matters.

15%
Land Use and Zoning 10%

Counsel individuals and municipalities on matters involving land development projects, permitting, zoning issues and preparation of municipal land development and zoning ordinances. Participate in hearings and litigation of land use/zoning matters.

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 40 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1985

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Saunders Law LLC

201 Penn Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scranton, PA, 18503

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Stephen W. Saunders's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Andrew | October 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Mineral rights sale

My siblings and I inherited family mineral rights to 120 acres in western PA in 2016. We really didn't know what to do with it or how to value them. We did get an unsolicited offer in late 2021 which wasn't bad, but we felt we needed to "shop" these rights but didn't know where to start. I found Mr. ...Saunders through an online search and am glad we did. Once he got our basic information, he was easy to work with, always followed through and used his network of contacts in the field to get us 35% more for our mineral rights than we would have been able to obtain on our own. The sale went through without a hitch. All in all, a good experience and we would highly recommend Stephen Saunders without hesitation

Posted by Ted | September 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Negotiated our gas lease

Im a retired attorney. My sisters and I needed an attorney to negotiate our gas lease. We didn't want to be deeply involved but obviously wanted a professional result. We were VERY happy with Mr. Saunder's work. In all probability, we will continúe to employ him in the future

Posted by Richard | December 23, 2014 | Environmental and Natural Resources

Attny Saunders Review

Attorney Steve Saunders has been working with our corporation to resolve environmental issues over the past two years. I have found Attorney Saunders to be extremely knowledgeable, very informative, and very responsive to our needs during this time. We are now retaining his services for other corpo...rate environmental issues which we are addressing. Based on past performance I would highly recommend Attorney Saunders for all matters relating to the environment.

Posted by Pat | December 23, 2014 | Real Estate

Corrective Deed

Attorney Saunders, revue my deed and told me I do not get sub surface rights, when grantor dies. It was the intent and understanding of the grantor and grantee, that the sub surface rights would pass to me at grantors passing. However that was not the way the deed was written. It took almost two ...years to get the correct language in the corrective deed. This was NOT Atty. Saunders fault. I am very glad Atty. Saunders, alerted me of the incorrect wording on my deed. I would recommend Atty. Saunders, with your oil, gas and deed issues.

Posted by Heike | April 04, 2012 | Oil & Gas

Highly qualified Professional

Mr. Saunders is a highly qualified attorney who assisted in negotiating our gas lease to our great satifaction. We were regularly kept informed of the status of our proceedings and he was quick to respond to any questions we had. He also taught us about the gas industry, leasing process and it's imp...act on our land. He was always very professional in his dealings and correspondence with us and the gas companies and show expertise in his field of oil and gas law as well as environmental law - a very knowledgeable counsellor. We highly recommend his services without question.

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Stephen W. Saunders's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Brown

Oil and gas lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Well versed in oil and gas matters, with an eye for the details."

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Kermit Rader

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2022

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Best Publication of 2015, Association of Continuing Legal Education Professionals

2015

Outstanding Achievements in Publications, Association for Continuing Legal Education

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Principal, Saunders Law LLC

2008 - 2011

Shareholder, Tressler Saunders LLC

1986 - 2008

Partner, Kreder Brooks Hailstone LP

Associations

2007 - Present

Energy and Mineral Law Foundation

Member

1989 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

1996 - 2013

Pennsylvania Environmental Council

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Boylan v. Yanevitch

Settled favorably to client

Eisenberger v. Chesapeake Appalachia LLC

Confidential

Hankin v. Chesapeake Appalachia, Statoil Hydro et al

Settled favorably to Client

Grande v. DeWitt

Settled favorably to Client

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Education

1984

Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of Scranton

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2020

Pennsylvania Bar Institute panel discussion

Bankruptcy and Restructuring in the Energy Industry

2019

11th Annual Oil & Gas Law Conference

Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls In Oil & Gas Arbitrations

2018

10th Annual Oil & Gas Law Conference

Abanonded, Orphan & Inactive Oil & Gas Wells - The Legal and Practical Implications

2017

22nd Environmental Law Forum

Oil & Gas Case Law Update

2016

21st Environmental Law Forum

Limiting Oil and Gas Conveyances, Quiet Title and Overturning Default Judgments

2016

20th Real Estate Institute

Reunifying Severed Oil and Gas Estates and Surface Rights

2015

Fundamentals of Oil Gas Law II

Integrating Concepts of Mineral Rights with Natural Gas Development

2014

6th Annual Oil and Gas Law Colloquium

Accounting for Oil and Gas Lease Proceeds

2013

5th Annual Oil & Gas Law Colloquium

Dispute Resolution of Oil and Gas Contract Claims

2012

Fundamentals of Oil & Gas Law

Overview of Mineral Rights

2012

Best of Oil and Gas Law Colloquium

Lease Termination Issues

2012

4th Annual Oil and Gas Law Colloquium

Rights Between Surface Owners and Mineral Owners

2011

Marcellus Summit 2011- Real Issues, Balanced Perspectives The Effect of Pending Oil & Gas Legislation on Local Governments

2011

Best of Oil & Gas Law Colloquium

Negotiating Oil & Gas Pipeline Agreements

2011

3rd Annual Oil & Gas Law Colloquium

Lease Termination Issues

2010

Natural Gas Pipelines and Infrastructure Issues

Legal Issues

2010

Natural Gas Pipelines and Infrastructure

Legal Issues

2010

Natural Gas Pipeline and Infrastructure Issues

Legal Issues

2010

Marcellus Summit 2010 - Real Issues, Balanced Perspectives

Federal Regulatory Issues

2010

2nd Annual Oil & Gas Law Colloquium

Negotiating Natural Gas Pipeline Agreements

2007

Legal seminar

Addressing Contamination in Pennsylvania Real Estate Transactions

2005

Environmental Law Forum

Brownfields Financing Cleanups/Partnering to Develop

Publications

2016

Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) The Law of Oil & Gas in Pennsylvania

2014

Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) Accounting to the Unleased Cotenant-Challenges In An Altered Leasing Landscape

2013

PBI Arbitration as a Vehicle for Resolving Oil and Gas Contract Disputes

2013

American Legal Media Dormant Oil and Gas Rights and the Action to Quiet Title

2012

Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) Fundamentals of Oil & Gas Law - Overview of Mineral Rights

2012

Pennsvylvania Bar Institute Best of the Oil & Gas Law Colloquium Central PA - Lease Termination Issues

2012

PBI Severed Oil and Gas Estates and Surface Rights In Pennsylvania

2012

Pennsvlvania Bar Institute Practical Leasing Concerns: Creating a Paradigm for Negotiations Between Landowners and Industry

2011

Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) 3rd Annual Oil and Gas Law Colloquium

2011

Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) Best of Oil and Gas Law Colloquium

2010

Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) 2nd Annual Oil & Gas Law Colloquium - Negotiating Natural Gas Pipeline Agreements

2005

Environmental Compliance In Pennsylvania Due Diligence in Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Languages

English

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