Roger G. Hanshaw

Roger G. Hanshaw


Bowles Rice LLP

Recognized since 2020

Charleston, West Virginia

Practice Areas

Energy Law

Energy Regulatory Law

Environmental Law

Litigation - Environmental

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Energy Law
Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Energy Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Environmental Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Energy Regulatory Law
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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).

Contact & Links
Location
  • 600 Quarrier Street
    Charleston, WV 25301
Education
  • West Virginia University, J.D., graduated 2012
  • University of Notre Dame, Ph.D., Chemistry, graduated 2006
  • West Virginia University, B.S. Biochemistry, graduated 2002
Bar Admissions
  • Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar
Affiliations
  • 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
Court Admissions
  • 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

Bowles Rice LLP
Headquarters: Charleston, West Virginia

39 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

15 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Energy Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Environmental Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Energy Regulatory Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Energy Law, Charleston, WV (2025)
  • Environmental Law, Charleston, WV (2023)
  • Energy Regulatory Law, Charleston, WV (2021)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 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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