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Paul Yagelski Sworn in to Practice in West Virginia

May 20, 2016

Pittsburgh, PA – Rothman Gordon attorney Paul R. Yagelski has been sworn in to practice law in West Virginia. Mr. Yagelski, who is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and Ohio, made the decision to seek admission to the West Virginia Bar to better serve his clients.

Mr. Yagelski joined Rothman Gordon in 1994 and practices in the areas of oil and gas law, creditor’s and debtor’s rights, commercial law, and litigation. In 2012, Mr. Yagelski was named co-chair of Rothman Gordon’s oil and gas practice, representing landowners.  Mr. Yagelski has represented numerous landowners in Western Pennsylvania in oil and gas matters including  negotiation of oil and gas leases and pipeline right of way agreements and litigation. In addition, Mr. Yagelski’s litigation practice includes commercial litigation, and bankruptcy actions. Mr. Yagelski earned his B.S., magna cum laude, from the University of Scranton and his J.D. at Duquesne University School of Law. He is a member of the Allegheny County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Mr. Yagelski resides in Mount Lebanon.

About Rothman Gordon

Rothman Gordon is a Pittsburgh-based law firm that has been advocating its clients’ interests since 1954. Rothman Gordon has created a suite of services for individuals, organizations, and closely-held and family businesses. Our areas of practice include alternative dispute resolution; business and corporate law; commercial real estate; business and commercial litigation; white collar criminal investigation; estate planning and administration; taxation and employee benefits; financing and commercial loans; employment and labor law; employment litigation; oil & gas for landowners; workers’ compensation; and social security disability.