Aaron Bruggeman is 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, 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

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

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

Past President, Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce (2021-2022)

Member, Energy & Mineral Law Foundation

Past Chair, Ohio University Eastern Regional Coordinating Council

Former Board Member, Barnesville Hospital Association

Past President, Barnesville Rotary Club (2018-2019)

Former Board Member, Noble County Chamber of Commerce

News

Resource Centers

Speaking Engagements

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Additional Items

• Speaker, “General Real Estate Considerations for Renewable Projects” (with Christopher Furey), Advanced Commercial Real Estate, Ohio State Bar Association (October 2023)