Joseph G. Bunn

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Joseph G. Bunn: Attorney with Babst Calland
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Biography

Area of Emphasis

Joe Bunn is a shareholder in the Corporate and Commercial Group of Babst Calland. Before obtaining his law degree, Mr. Bunn worked for a Fortune 500 company and a middle market company where he served in numerous roles involving strategic planning, capital raises, acquisitions and divestitures. Armed with a deep understanding of the practical needs of business owners, he now assists clients in financial transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Mr. Bunn also counsels clients in other strategic areas such as corporate governance issues and miscellaneous contracts.

Over the course of his practice, Mr. Bunn has negotiated and drafted numerous transactions for buyers and sellers ranging in size from approximately $10 million to $325 million. Recently, he assisted a client in selling its industrial software business to a private equity fund specializing in the space. Mr. Bunn also recently assisted a client in acquiring a joint venture interest from its joint venture partner. His practice primarily pertains to the natural resources, rail transportation, banking, and private equity industries.

Prior to joining Babst Calland, Mr. Bunn worked for a boutique law firm focused entirely on energy and real estate transactions and another large law firm based in West Virginia.

Background

Mr. Bunn graduated from William & Mary in 2002 with a B.B.A. in Finance. He earned his J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law in 2010.

Memberships and Affiliations

Mr. Bunn is admitted to practice in West Virginia and Virginia. He is Chairman of the West Virginia State Bar’s Coal Subcommittee and the West Virginia Consolidated Retirement Board. Mr. Bunn is also a member of the American Bar Association, Energy & Mineral Law Foundation, and the Board of Directors for The Nature Conservancy of West Virginia.

Mr. Bunn has been recognized in The Best Lawyers of America® for Mining Law since 2013; Commercial Transactions/UCC Law since 2018; Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law since 2024; and Securitization and Structured Finance Law in the 2026 edition. He was named the Best Lawyers® 2026 Mining Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Charleston, W.Va.

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Areas of Practice (9)

  • Construction & Development
  • Environmental and Natural Resources
  • Public Finance & Tax Exempt Finance
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Financial Transactions
  • Civil Litigation
  • Natural Resources
  • Real Property
  • Landfill Development

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
The College of William & Mary, B.B.A., 2002
Law School Attended:
West Virginia University College of Law, J.D., 2010
Year of First Admission:
2010
Admission:
2010, West Virginia; 2016, Virginia
Memberships:
West Virginia State Bar (Chairman, Coal Subcommittee); Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (Member); American Bar Association (Member); West Virginia Consolidated Retirement Board (Chairman); and Nature Conservancy of West Virginia (Board of Directors)
ISLN:
922399689

Peer Reviews

4.4/5.0 (14 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.4/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 09/10/12 in Environmental Law

    Great lawyer to work with.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 09/10/12 in Business Law

    Knows the law and clearly communicates client goals

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/08/12 in Complex Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/05/12 in Business Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/31/12 in Civil Litigation

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/31/12 in Mergers and Acquisitions Finance

    Joe combines a keen analytical ability with practical problem solving skills that make him an outstanding business lawyer. He has great instincts and is well grounded and well versed in the business issues he handles for his clients. He is an outst... Read more

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 09/05/12 in Business Law

    Joe Bunn is an outstanding person and attorney in whom I have full confidence. He is dedicated to performing at a high level.

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/31/12 in Mineral Law

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Member on 09/04/12 in Oil and Gas Law

    Joe is a great attorney, a pleasure to work with and a great asset to the bar. He is relatively new to the bar, but has developed great skills as an attorney in a short time.

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Member on 08/31/12 in Civil Litigation

    Although a young attorney, Joe has really impressed me with his ability and instincts. He is a very effective communicator and advocate.

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681-205-8814  Fax

www.babstcalland.com/professional/joseph-g-bunn

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