CANONSBURG, PA. / AGILITYPR.NEWS / November 09, 2026 / Steptoe & Johnson PLLC’s Southpointe office continues to grow with the addition of Daniel Craig as Of Counsel in the Energy and Natural Resources Department. Craig advises oil and gas companies, renewable energy developers, and landowners on transactions, mineral title, real estate, and regulatory matters related to energy development.

“Daniel understands the challenges of moving projects forward, from securing land to navigating regulatory requirements and resolving disputes,” said Christopher L. Slaughter, CEO of Steptoe & Johnson. “His experience will be a valuable resource for our clients and adds to the energy capabilities of our growing Southpointe office.”

Craig advises landowners and developers on energy-related real estate transactions, prepares oil and gas drilling title opinions, and conducts rapid-response due diligence for major acquisitions in the Marcellus and Utica shale plays. He also represents energy clients in contract, real estate, regulatory, and zoning disputes before municipal, state, and federal courts.

His renewable practice includes advising clients, drafting and negotiating contracts, and conducting due diligence on utility-scale and distributed generation transactions. He also helps developers address permitting, title issues, land use restrictions, zoning, and net metering, as well as PJM Interconnection, Inc.’s interconnection requirements and application process, and advises clients on utility tariffs and wholesale power markets.

Craig earned his law degree from Duquesne University Kline School of Law and his B.A. from The Ohio State University. He is licensed to practice in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Since opening in 2010, the Southpointe office has grown into a multidisciplinary team serving clients across the Appalachian Basin and beyond. Its continued expansion strengthens the firm’s Pennsylvania presence and broadens the range of services available to clients in energy and natural resources, business transactions, labor and employment, and litigation.