Robert J. Waine

Bob Waine is an accomplished attorney with extensive experience representing businesses in a broad spectrum of matters including commercial transactions, corporate formation, real estate, employment issues and litigation. He has been General Counsel for a closely held corporation that operated in multiple states, responsible for all legal matters impacting the corporation, including compliance with all federal and state regulatory requirements.  Bob’s experience includes negotiating and drafting business acquisition agreements, loan documents, commercial leases, operating agreements, standard form multistate service contracts, and employee handbooks. Bob also has experience representing individuals regarding their interest in medical marijuana companies. In addition, Bob has litigated cases in federal and state court involving contracts, commercial transactions, construction disputes, quiet title actions, and employment matters.

In addition to his corporate practice, Bob has experience in the oil and gas industry related to the ownership and leasing of natural gas interests in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio, including the preparation of title opinion.  He has extensive experience researching ownership records, estate records and electronic databases to determine the ownership of both surface and mineral rights.

Bob earned his J.D., cum laude, from the Pace University School of Law. He also holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Rochester and a Bachelor of Civil Law from Wadham College, Oxford University. He is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association.