Andreah S. Riedel

Andreah S. Riedel is Of Counsel with Steptoe & Johnson PLLC in Wheeling, West Virginia, and focuses on energy and mineral title law. Riedel works with oil, natural gas, and coal interests, preparing title opinions, reviewing division-order title, conducting due diligence, and assisting with acquisition documents. The practice helps energy clients understand ownership, title history, and property interests that can affect development, transactions, and payment obligations.

Riedel earned a J.D. from Duquesne University Kline School of Law and a B.A. from Duquesne University. Riedel also received pro bono service honors during legal study and participated in Phi Alpha Delta. This education supports detailed title analysis, legal research, document review, and the interpretation of instruments affecting mineral ownership, which are central skills in oil, gas, coal, and broader energy-related property work.

Riedel’s work includes examining mineral chains of title, preparing ownership and title opinions, reviewing division-order issues, and supporting due diligence for energy transactions. The practice may require analysis of deeds, leases, assignments, estates, and other instruments that affect surface and subsurface rights. She also assists with acquisition documentation, helping clients identify title concerns and address issues that could affect operations, transfers, or distributions tied to mineral interests.

Andreah S. Riedel provides focused title and due diligence support for energy clients dealing with oil, natural gas, coal, and related mineral interests. Her practice emphasizes careful review of historical documents and accurate identification of property rights. By translating complex title records into practical legal conclusions, Riedel helps clients evaluate acquisitions, confirm ownership, resolve curative needs, and move forward with energy projects and transactions on a better-informed basis.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association
• Member, The West Virginia State Bar
• Member, Ohio County Bar Association
• Member, Phi Alpha Delta Legal Honor Society
• Member, Women’s Energy Network
• Member, Women for Economic and Leadership Development
• Member, Michael Late Benedum Chapter, American Association of Professional Landmen

Licensed State

• Ohio
• West Virginia

Education

• Duquesne University Kline School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Duquesne University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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