Atty. Charles Saffer
Areas of Emphasis Charles Saffer is senior counsel in the Energy and Natural Resources and Corporate and Commercial groups of Babst Calland. His practice is focused on real estate and mineral title matters for corporate clients within the commercial and oil and gas industries.
Profile Summary
About Charles Saffer at a glance
Charles Saffer is a Senior Counsel based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Babst Calland. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in West Virginia United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia United States (1998). Educated at West Virginia University College of Law (J.D., 1998) and West Virginia University (B.A., 1995). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Energy and Mineral Law Foundation. Serves clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Areas of Emphasis Charles Saffer is senior counsel in the Energy and Natural Resources and Corporate and Commercial groups of Babst Calland
- His practice is focused on real estate and mineral title matters for corporate clients within the commercial and oil and gas industries
- He has experience in examining and certifying mineral titles in counties throughout West Virginia
- Mr. Saffer has also represented property owners in commercial real estate transactions including leasing, acquisitions and financing matters with a focus on retail and industrial real estate
- He has appeared as counsel of record in numerous Circuit Courts in West Virginia in connection with lawsuits involving real property, leasing, trespassing and collection matters
- In 2017, Mr. Saffer served as local real estate counsel on the development of a major interstate natural gas pipeline in West Virginia
- He previously represented a multinational chemical corporation in the disposition of significant assets in West Virginia
- Background Mr. Saffer attended West Virginia University and received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, cum laude, in 1995
- In 1998, he received his J.D. from the West Virginia University College of Law graduating Order of the Coif and serving as a member of the West Virginia Law Review
- Memberships and Affiliations Mr. Saffer is admitted to practice in West Virginia
- He is also admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of West Virginia and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- Mr. Saffer is a member and Trustee at Large of the Energy and Mineral Law Foundation
- He is also an Associate Member and Education Committee Member of the Michael Late Benedum Chapter (MLBC) of the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL)
- Mr. Saffer has been ranked as a Notable Practitioner in Chambers USA’s America’s Leading Business Lawyers
- He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America© for Real Estate Law since 2018 and for Oil and Gas Law in the 2026 edition
- Mr. Saffer was also selected to the West Virginia Rising Stars list in 2012-2013
- Publications/Presentations Mr. Saffer has been a frequent speaker at various industry trade events including events held by the Energy and Mineral Law Foundation, MLBC, WVU College of Law CLE program, and the West Virginia Land and Mineral Owners Association
Practice Areas Explained
Charles Saffer's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Saffer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Charles Saffer is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in West Virginia →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Charles Saffer is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in West Virginia →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Charles Saffer is one of 32,699 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in West Virginia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in West Virginia
Practicing law in West Virginia. Legal matters in West Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charleston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate West Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in West Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in West Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Looking for additional West Virginia attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Charleston or all attorneys in West Virginia.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Charles Saffer
Where is Charles Saffer's law office located?
What practice areas does Charles Saffer handle?
How long has Charles Saffer practiced law?
Where did Charles Saffer go to law school?
How can I contact Charles Saffer for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Charles Saffer received?
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.