Energy Regulatory Law Energy Law Environmental Law Litigation - Environmental
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Charleston, WV.
Roger G. Hanshaw
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Roger G. Hanshaw concentrates his legal practice on the environmental and technical issues that arise in business transactions, as well as regulatory compliance matters and litigation for a diverse client base.
He holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Notre Dame. This advanced science degree is critical in representing clients in the science driven field of environmental law.
Roger is a certified professional parliamentarian and regularly counsels government bodies and nonprofit organizations throughout the state and nation on meeting procedures, parliamentary law, bylaws construction and convention management. He is also a certified magistrate court mediator and board of directors member for the West Virginia Farm Bureau.
He is a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 33 (Calhoun, Clay and Gilmer Counties).
Overview
- West Virginia University, J.D., graduated 2012
- University of Notre Dame, Ph.D., Chemistry, graduated 2006
- West Virginia University, B.S. Biochemistry, graduated 2002
- Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association
- West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar
- Pennsylvania Bar Association - Member
- West Virginia Bar Association - Member
- National Association of Parliamentarians - Member
- American Bar Association - Member
- American Chemical Society (Chemistry and the Law Section) - Member
- Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association
- West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar
- Pennsylvania Bar Association - Member
- West Virginia Bar Association - Member
- National Association of Parliamentarians - Member
- American Bar Association - Member
- American Chemical Society (Chemistry and the Law Section) - Member
- West Virginia University, J.D., graduated 2012
- University of Notre Dame, Ph.D., Chemistry, graduated 2006
- West Virginia University, B.S. Biochemistry, graduated 2002
- Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Energy Regulatory Law, Charleston, WV (2026)
- Energy Law, Charleston, WV (2025)
- Environmental Law, Charleston, WV (2023)
- Energy Regulatory Law, Charleston, WV (2021)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Energy Law
- Energy Regulatory Law
- Environmental Law
- Litigation - Environmental
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Education Law
- Oil and Gas Law
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