Christopher Michael Buell

Christopher Michael Buell

Haberl, Buell & Rice, PLLC
  • Energy, Oil & Gas Law, Business Law, Real Estate Law ...
  • Pennsylvania, West Virginia
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Biography

Chris is a founding member of Haberl, Buell & Rice, PLLC, where he focuses on oil and gas, real estate, corporate, litigation, and estate matters. Chris represents oil and gas operators in land issues, litigation, regulatory appeals, and general commercial matters. He also regularly represents businesses and individuals in civil litigation, real estate transactions, corporate formations and counseling, and estate planning and administration. Chris has been named a Rising Star by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® from 2012 through 2020.

Practice Areas
Energy, Oil & Gas Law
Utilities
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Environmental Law
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Additional Practice Area
  • Civil Litigation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Pennsylvania
Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
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West Virginia
West Virginia State Bar
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Member
Haberl, Buell & Rice, PLLC
- Current
Partner
Bonya Gazza & DeGory, LLP
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Associate
Bonya Gazza & DeGory, LLP
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Associate
Babst, Calland, Clements & Zomnir, P.C.
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Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
J.D. (2006)
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Pennsylvania State University - University Park
B.A. (2003) | Journalism
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Awards
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
Professional Associations
Indiana County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Pennsylvania State Bar  # 204068
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
To Infinity and Beyond: Extending Your Lease To Its Secondary Term in the Appalachian Basin
Energy & Mineral Law Foundation
Websites & Blogs
Website
Haberl, Buell & Rice, PLLC
Contact & Map
Haberl, Buell & Rice, PLLC
700 Church Street
Indiana, PA 15701
US
Telephone: (724) 910-8010
Fax: (724) 910-8015
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)