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Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

Bridgeport, WV·8 offices

Firm Overview

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC (unrelated to Washington DC's Steptoe LLP) is the preeminent law firm in West Virginia, with a dominant position in energy — particularly natural gas and coal — litigation, and corporate matters throughout the Mountain State and Appalachian region.

Associate Experience

Associates at Steptoe & Johnson develop deep energy and litigation expertise in a firm with genuine West Virginia market leadership. The Appalachian energy sector provides substantively interesting and regionally significant work.

Lateral Recruiting Context

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is the leading lateral destination for attorneys interested in the West Virginia and Appalachian markets, particularly those with energy, litigation, or corporate backgrounds.

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Rankings

TierLocal/Regional

Firm Size

Total Lawyers383
Associates99
Partners199
Counsel84
Assoc : Partner0.5 : 1

*as of May 2026

Chambers USA Band 1

  • Energy & Natural Resources (West Virginia)

Practice Strengths

EnergyLitigationCorporateLabor & EmploymentReal Estate

Key Markets

BridgeportCharlestonClarksburgColumbusLexingtonMartinsburgMorgantownWheeling

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