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Douglas C. McElwee
also known as Doug McElwee
About Douglas
Biography
- Handles real estate matters associated with acquisition, disposition and development of industrial and commercial sites.
- Significant experience with regard to real estate matters associated with acquisition, disposition and day-to-day operations in the mineral industry.
- Advises clients on bankruptcy issues, available remedies and matters unique to bankruptcy proceedings.
- Examination of land title, issuance of title opinions and performance of related curative work for coal, timber, oil and gas, retail developments and other industries.
- Title agent for First American Title Insurance Company and Old Republic National Title Insurance Company.
- Negotiation and preparation of documents in connection with the acquisition, exchange and/or sale of assets.
- Performance of due diligence in connection with stock and asset transactions.
- Negotiation and preparation of operational agreements for coal businesses, including transloading agreements, coal sales agreements, master agreements and confirmations.
- Negotiation and drafting of leases.
- Representation of clients in connection with disputes involving land, lease and contract issues, including royalty claims, preferential rights, rights of way, mineral trespass and dominant estate claims.
- Structuring 1031 tax-free exchange transactions.
- Assistant Executive Officer, Robinson & McElwee.
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Licensed in West Virginia for 42 years
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 1983
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Location
Robinson & Mcelwee, PLLC
Po Box 1791, Charleston, WV, 25326-1791
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Experience
Honors
2016
Real Estate - Band 1, Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
2016
Real Estate, The Best Lawyers in America (Charleston, West Virginia)
2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Real Estate, West Virginia SuperLawyer
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Assistant Executive Officer, Robinson & McElwee PLLC
1990 - Present
Member (Partner), Robinson & McElwee, PLLC
1983 - 1989
Associate, Robinson & McElwee, PLLC
Associations
West Virginia Bar Association
Kanawha County Bar Association
Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF)
West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association (WVONGA)
Education
1983
West Virginia University College of Law
Doctor of Law (JD)
1980
Hampden-Sydney College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),
Speaking Engagements
2014
Shale Gas Law Seminar
Title Defects & Cures: When is a Defect a Defect Requiring Curative Measures?
Publications
2012
EMLF Special Institute for Resolving Title Issues in Shale Development
Title Tax Issues
Languages
English