Roy F. Layman

Roy F. Layman is an of counsel attorney at Campbell Woods in Huntington, West Virginia. His practice focuses on coal, gas and minerals, acquisitions and mergers, and corporate governance. He brings substantial experience in the legal needs of energy and industrial businesses, including the corporate structures and business decisions that accompany major transactions, operational changes, and organizational oversight.

Layman earned a Juris Doctor from West Virginia University College of Law in 1970 and a B.B.A. from West Virginia University College of Commerce in 1967. This combination of legal and business education complements his work on corporate management, transactions, and legal issues affecting industrial operations. His background connects legal analysis with the commercial and administrative considerations that businesses face.

Before his work at Campbell Woods, Layman held staff attorney positions at Ashland Oil, Inc., and several legal and administrative positions at Ashland Coal, Inc. He retired from Ashland Coal as Administrative Vice President, Law and Human Resources and Secretary. These roles gave him experience with both legal counseling and organizational leadership, including legal matters arising within energy and coal operations.

Roy F. Layman is admitted in West Virginia and Kentucky and has served charitable organizations through board membership and pro bono legal work. His community involvement has included Huntington Pediatric Clinic, Goodwill Industries of KVOWVA, Hospital Hospitality House, and Lily’s Place. He combines in-house corporate leadership and private-practice experience to address business transactions and governance questions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Campbell Woods LLC
• Member, The West Virginia State Bar
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association
• Member, Cabell County, WV, Bar Association
• Member, Boyd County, KY, Bar Association
• Member, Huntington Pediatric Clinic; Goodwill Industries of KVOWVA; Hospital Hospitality House; Lily’s Place
• In Various Volunteer Capacities, Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church

Licensed State

• West Virginia
• Kentucky

Education

• West Virginia University, College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• West Virginia University, College of Commerce
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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