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.
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
