Mr. Hartman’s practice includes public utility law, intellectual property law and real estate law.

Bar Admissions

Admissions

• West Virginia State Bar

Education

• Concord University, B.S., Biology, cum laude, 2011
• West Virginia University College of Law, J.D., 2018

Significant Accomplishments

Assisting with all aspects of West Virginia Public Service Commission certificate cases for municipal utility clients, including preparing certificates of convenience and necessity and preparing title reports for properties subject to utility easements

Assisting in intellectual property matters, including preparing and prosecuting trademark applications, researching patents and examining patentability of proposed inventions

Assisting in real property matters, including preparing lease agreements, right-of-way agreements, easement agreements, and purchase and sale agreements

Assisting in due diligence and title curative processes for renewable energy projects in West Virginia

Performing oil and gas title examinations, including review of applicable mining and well permits on properties, and drafting corresponding title opinions

Assisting in closing of large transaction for a cemetery and funeral home, navigating regulatory approvals for operation of client’s business

Teaching Assistant, Legal Research, Reasoning, and Writing Course, West Virginia University College of Law, 2016 - 2018

Title Abstractor, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, 2012 - 2015
 

 

Publications & Presentations

• Executive Publications Editor, West Virginia Law Review, Vol. 120
• Associate Editor, West Virginia Law Review, Vol. 119