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Providing Legal Clarity for the Energy Sector.

Claire Sergent Walls Legal Group is an innovative transactional law firm delivering precise legal solutions for energy, real estate, and hospitality clients across multiple jurisdictions.

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Corporate Energy Land Services

Comprehensive land and title legal support for energy development and infrastructure projects

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Land Transactions

Structuring defensible ownership and operational rights from acquisition through closing

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Easements & Rights-of-Way

Securing corridor access and protecting long-term infrastructure use

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Certified Title Opinions

Delivering clear, reliable title for development and financing decisions

Why CSW

A Boutique Firm Built for Precision.

We operate with the agility of a boutique and the depth of a firm twice our size — every client receives direct partner-level attention, every time.

Boutique by Design

Small enough to be nimble. Experienced enough to lead.

Partner-Led Matters

Every engagement managed at the partner level from start to close.

Highly Experienced

15+ years of focused energy-sector transactional practice.

Multi-Jurisdictional

Licensed and active across WV, PA, OH, and FL.

About the Firm

Our team is ready to assist you.

Founded in 2008, CSW Legal Group has built a focused practice at the intersection of energy law, real estate, and transactional counsel — delivering partner-level attention on every matter.

Technology-enabled workflows allow us to operate efficiently across jurisdictions, providing the precision and responsiveness that energy industry operators demand.

Claire Sergent Walls

Claire Sergent Walls

Founder · Attorney-at-Law · Principal

Geographic Reach

Rooted in the Appalachian Basin.

CSW Legal Group's primary practice is concentrated in the heart of America's most active energy corridor — the tri-state Appalachian Basin. We understand the terrain, the title chains, and the operators who work here.

  • Ohio— Primary jurisdiction — Utica/Marcellus work
  • West Virginia— Primary jurisdiction — Appalachian heartland
  • Pennsylvania— Primary jurisdiction — Marcellus Shale region
  • Florida— Secondary jurisdiction — real estate & energy

Technology-enabled practice allows CSW to serve clients remotely across all jurisdictions.

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Move Forward with Confidence.

Whether you’re navigating a complex title question or structuring a multi-state energy transaction, CSW is ready to move at your pace.

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