Christopher A. Brumley

Christopher A. Brumley is a Charleston, West Virginia energy lawyer and member who represents businesses in complex litigation and commercial matters. His practice focuses on natural resources, construction, workplace liability, product liability, regulatory disputes, and industrial accidents. He advises coal, oil and gas, construction, and industrial clients, using technical and business training to address operational, contractual, and litigation concerns.

Christopher earned his J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law, an M.B.A. from West Virginia University, and a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering from Marietta College. His engineering and business education provides a strong foundation for matters involving mining, energy operations, construction projects, regulatory requirements, and commercial decision-making. He is admitted in West Virginia and Kentucky, along with several federal courts and the US Supreme Court.

Christopher has represented oil and gas companies in negligence and deliberate intent suits, including matters involving fatalities. He has defended mining companies in severe injury and death cases arising from deep mines, surface mines, and preparation plants. His experience includes product liability claims involving construction, mining, and energy equipment. He has handled hundreds of employer liability injury cases and represented clients in significant mineral rights and energy transactions.

Christopher A. Brumley has received sustained professional recognition for commercial litigation, construction litigation, and personal injury defense. Best Lawyers has recognized him in multiple practice areas through 2026, and West Virginia Super Lawyers selected him for civil litigation defense. He holds an AV Preeminent peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. His affiliations include the Energy and Mineral Law Foundation, Defense Research Institute, Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia, and industry organizations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Member, Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC
• Member, Defense Research Institute
• Member, Energy and Mineral Law Foundation
• Member, Gas and Oil Association of West Virginia
• Officer, Kanawha County Bar Association
• Member, Metallurgical Coal Producers Association
• Member, West Virginia Bar Association

Licensed State

• West Virginia
• Kentucky

Education

• West Virginia University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• West Virginia University
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Marietta College
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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