There have been few times as turbulent as these in the mining industry's history. Many regulations and laws are changing, and new producers are entering the marketplace. Attorney John Williams has more than 30 years of experience working with the industry. Melanie Kilpatrick has devoted much of her legal career to representing the mining industry, as well.

Due to our experience, our attorneys have a unique understanding of all aspects of mining and mining regulations. We can assist your mine with:

• Accident investigations and representing mining operations before federal and state administrative agencies like the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission
• Conducting on-site mine safety training for management and rank-and-file workers on compliance, preparing for inspections, addressing and mitigating violations and regulatory compliance
• The details of the mining process, including ground control plans, ventilation plans, roof control plans, blast plans, dust control and reclamation
• Civil litigation regarding property rights, permitting, broker agreements, mineral rights, coal supply agreements, contractor disputes and injury and wrongful death claims

While we started as a firm representing coal companies, we have broadened our reach over the years, using our knowledge of the mining industry and federal and state regulatory regimes to also represent metal/nonmetal mines in all of the same ways we serve coal mines.