Wayne is an associate attorney with the law firm of
Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A. (KWGD) and is a member
of the Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Practice Section.
Prior to joining KWGD, Wayne worked as a project manager and
in-house counsel with an oil and gas firm overseeing projects in the
Appalachian Land Basin.
Wayne lives in North Canton with his wife Jessica and
daughter Elena.
Professional Experience:
- Provides counsel and assistance to clients participating
in transactional matters associated with the oil and gas industry and the Utica
Shale play activity in Ohio
- Advises clients and energy producers with acquisitions and
divestitures, in due diligence associated with mineral and lease acquisitions,
and litigation and resolving oil and gas related contractual disputes and title
and lease disputes
- Drafts deeds, leases, mortgages, purchase agreements, and
other documents related to real estate transactions
- Assists Alpha Land Title Agency with closing procedures
for residential and commercial real estate transactions, including the drafting
of title commitments and curing of title defects