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Christopher Michael Buell
Haberl, Buell & Rice, PLLC
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Chris is a founding member of Haberl, Buell & Rice, PLLC, where he focuses on oil and gas, real estate, corporate, litigation, and estate matters. Chris represents oil and gas operators in land issues, litigation, regulatory appeals, and general commercial matters. He also regularly represents businesses and individuals in civil litigation, real estate transactions, corporate formations and counseling, and estate planning and administration. Chris has been named a Rising Star by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® from 2012 through 2020.
Practice Areas
- Energy, Oil & Gas Law
- Utilities
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Environmental Law
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Additional Practice Area
- Civil Litigation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Pennsylvania
- Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- West Virginia
- West Virginia State Bar
Languages
- English
Professional Experience
- Member
- Haberl, Buell & Rice, PLLC
- - Current
- Partner
- Bonya Gazza & DeGory, LLP
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- Associate
- Bonya Gazza & DeGory, LLP
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- Associate
- Babst, Calland, Clements & Zomnir, P.C.
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Education
- University of Pittsburgh School of Law
- J.D. (2006)
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- Pennsylvania State University - University Park
- B.A. (2003) | Journalism
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Awards
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
Professional Associations
- Indiana County Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- Pennsylvania State Bar  # 204068
- Member
- - Current
Publications
Articles & Publications
- To Infinity and Beyond: Extending Your Lease To Its Secondary Term in the Appalachian Basin
- Energy & Mineral Law Foundation
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Haberl, Buell & Rice, PLLC
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