Gregory J. Krock, an accomplished national energy litigator with significant experience in major oil and gas disputes, has joined McGuireWoods’ commercial litigation practice as a partner in Pittsburgh.
Krock represents clients in matters involving the oil and gas, electric utilities, coal and biofuels industries. His prominent cases include Butler v. Powers (2013), in which the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled for Krock’s client, preserving the state’s so-called “Dunham Rule” and affirming that natural gas rights are separate from mineral rights in the state. The opinion protected thousands of lease deals between landowners and developers in the state’s Marcellus Shale region.
Other significant victories include a $220 million win for a coke and steel producer involving breach of contract and fraudulent misrepresentation claims. It was the seventh-largest U.S. jury verdict of 2007, according to The National Law Journal’s VerdictSearch.
Krock comes to McGuireWoods from Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, where he chaired the oil and gas litigation practice group. He is a sought-after speaker on oil and gas developments and also speaks at seminars about restrictive covenants, unfair competition, and protecting trade secrets.
In addition to his energy-focused work, Krock represents banks and financial institutions, technology companies, government entities and trade associations in litigation matters.