Overview

Aaron Bruggeman is co-chair of Bricker Graydon's Southeast Ohio initiative and is a member of the firm's energy and natural resources team. He has extensive experience throughout Ohio and West Virginia on various issues related to the development of the Marcellus and Utica Shale region. Aaron’s practice focuses primarily on oil and gas pipeline litigation, oil and gas lease/ownership litigation and other energy-specific transactional matters involved in project development. He has served as counsel for national and international energy companies and energy generation facilities on multiple projects throughout Southeast Ohio.

In addition to his wide-reaching energy practice, Aaron also has considerable experience in general commercial litigation in both Ohio and West Virginia, including, but not limited to, insurance bad faith cases, real property-related cases, and personal injury-related cases. Because of the unique nature of his oil and gas practice, Aaron also has significant experience in Ohio transactional real estate matters.

Aaron is a frequent speaker on shale activities in Southeast Ohio and a lifelong resident of Barnesville, Ohio, with active involvement in civic organizations in and around the community. He is committed to helping clients navigate diverse issues related to the region, while furthering the growth and development of the local community.

Education

Ohio University (B.A., cum laude, Political Science, 2008)

Capital University (J.D., summa cum laude, 2011); Associate Notes Editor, Capital University Law Review; Recipient, Roberta Mitchell Staff Member of the Year Award

Distinctions

2022 Community Service Award, Attorneys 40 & Under, Ohio State Bar Foundation

Member, The Institute for Energy Law (IEL) 2021-2022 Leadership Class

Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers (Energy & Natural Resources), 2020-2021

Professional Activities

Member, Institute for Energy Law Young Energy Professionals Law Student Subcommittee

Board Member, Barnesville Hospital Association

President, Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce

Past President, Barnesville Rotary Club (2018-2019)

Former Board Member, Noble County Chamber of Commerce

Chair, Ohio University Eastern Regional Coordinating Council

Member, Energy & Mineral Law Foundation

Experience

Insights

Presentations & Publications

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Aaron M. Bruggeman

Of Counsel
  • P.O. Box 270
    160 East Main Street
    Barnesville, OH 43713

Admissions

  • Admitted, State of Ohio; State of West Virginia
  • Admitted, United States District Court, Northern District of West Virginia
  • Admitted, United States District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
  • Admitted, United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio
  • Member, Ohio State Bar Association
  • Past President, Belmont County Bar Association (2017-2018)
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