Practice Areas
Education
J.D., West Virginia University College of Law (2012)
Ph. D., Chemistry, University of Notre Dame (2006)
B.S., Biochemistry, West Virginia University (2002)
Admissions
- Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Roger G. Hanshaw concentrates his legal practice on the environmental and technical issues that arise in business transactions, as well as regulatory compliance matters and litigation for a diverse client base.
He holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Notre Dame. This advanced science degree is critical in representing clients in the science driven field of environmental law.
Roger is a certified professional parliamentarian and regularly counsels government bodies and nonprofit organizations throughout the state and nation on meeting procedures, parliamentary law, bylaws construction and convention management. He is also a certified magistrate court mediator and board of directors member for the West Virginia Farm Bureau.
He is a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 33 (Calhoun, Clay and Gilmer Counties).
Professional Highlights
- 58th Speaker of the West Virginia House of Delegates
- Young Guns Class of 2017, awarded by West Virginia Executive
- Leadership West Virginia, Class of 2009
- Assistant Director and Director of Research, West Virginia University Extension Services (2008-2012)
- Special Assistant to the Commissioner for Scientific Affairs and Acting Director of Laboratory Services, West Virginia Department of Agriculture (2006-2008)
- Certified Professional Parliamentarian – highest credential attainable from the American Institute of Parliamentarians. One of approximately 250 credentialed parliamentarians in the United States.
- Professional Registered Parliamentarian – highest credential available from the National Association of Parliamentarians
- Certified Magistrate Court Mediator
- Author of numerous articles in scientific publications
- Frequent contributor to national publications on parliamentary law
Honors
- West Virginia Manufacturers Association Champion of Industry
- Recognized by West Virginia Super Lawyers as a Rising Star, 2017-present
- West Virginia University College of Law
- Recipient of CALI Awards (recognition for achieving the highest grade in a particular subject) in real estate transactions, appellate advocacy, Supreme Court advocacy and civil rights.
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University of Notre Dame
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Rohm and Haas Outstanding Graduate Award
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University of Notre Dame Outstanding Teaching Award
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West Virginia University
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Mountain Honorary
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Order of Augusta
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Dennis O’Brien Award (awarded annually to the top graduate of the WVU Honors Program)
News
- January 2, 2019
- Charleston Gazette-Mail, August 29, 2018
- April 17, 2018
- The State Journal, October 30, 2017
- September 19, 2017
- November 17, 2016
- November 12, 2015
- July 9, 2015
- March 21, 2014
- May 15, 2013
- October 26, 2012
Presentations & Events
- Presentation: Effective Governance Structures by Roger G. Hanshaw2017 Governance and Leadership ForumStonewall Resort and Conference Center, Roanoke, West Virginia, April 28, 2017
- Presentation: The Distinction between Governance and Management by Roger G. Hanshaw2017 Governance and Leadership ForumStonewall Resort and Conference Center, Roanoke, West Virginia, April 28, 2017
- Presentation: Air Quality Considerations for Construction of Natural Gas Infrastructure, by Roger HanshawWVONGA Annual Meeting, Wheeling, West Virginia, September 29, 2015
- Presentation: Making the Most of Board Meetings: Tools of Parliamentary Procedure to Keep Meetings Moving, by Roger HanshawWest Virginia Hospital Association’s CEO ForumCharleston, West Virginia, May 15, 2015
Articles & Alerts
- Natural Resources & Environment, Volume 29, Number 4, Spring 2015
- "Urban Legends of Parliamentary Procedure," by Roger G. HanshawWest Virginia Focus, March/April 2015
- Legalities, West Virginia School Board Association, July 2014
- Environmental & Regulatory Alert, April 25, 2014
- Legalities, West Virginia School Board Association, February 2013
Views & Visions
- Winter 2017
- A Bright Future: Energy, the Environment & Economic GrowthSummer 2014
Professional Affiliations
- American Chemical Society (Chemistry and the Law Section)
- National Association of Parliamentarians
- West Virginia State Association of Parliamentarians (State President), 2011-2013
- American Institute of Parliamentarians (National Professional Accreditation Committee), 2012-2014
Community/Civic Activities
- West Virginia Farm Bureau (Member, Board of Directors)
- Clay County Farm Bureau
- Clay County Business Development Authority