Atty. Ramonda C. Marling

Atty. Ramonda C. Marling

Area of Emphasis Ramonda Marling is a shareholder in the Energy and Natural Resources and Litigation groups of Babst Calland. Ms.

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Ramonda C. Marling is a energy attorney based in Charleston, West Virginia, practicing at Babst Calland. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association and West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar. Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1995) and West Virginia University (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law (2026). Serands clients in Charleston, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Area of Emphasis Ramonda Marling is a shareholder in the Energy and Natural Resources and Litigation groups of Babst Calland
  • Ms. Marling primarily represents clients in litigation and commercial matters
  • She has extensive experience in complex, high-dollar commercial litigation matters representing natural gas producers, midstream companies, coal companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, tobacco companies and other corporations
  • She has represented natural gas producers in litigation involving class action royalty disputes, lease disputes, trespass (including subsurface trespass) and nuisance matters
  • midstream companies in trespass
  • coal companies in contract disputes
  • employment and deliberate intent matters
  • tobacco companies in product liability matters
  • mining companies in safety and health matters
  • coal broker in international contract dispute
  • and brokerage firms and investment advisors against claims of fraud, misrepresentation, and violations of federal and state laws
  • Ms. Marling has first chair trial and appellate experience
  • Background Ms. Marling received her B.A. in Philosophy and English from West Virginia University in 1992
  • She earned her J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law in 1995, where she was recognized as a Phi Beta Kappa scholar
  • Memberships and Affiliations Ms. Marling is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia, the Supreme Court of Ohio and the Supreme Court of North Carolina (inactive)
  • She is a graduate of Leadership West Virginia and a member of the American Bar Association and the Energy Mineral Law Foundation
  • Ms. Marling has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Oil and Gas Law since 2020
  • She was also selected to the West Virginia Rising Stars list (Thomson Reuters) in 2008 and as a Future Star in Benchmark Litigation in 2012

Practice Areas Explained

Ramonda C. Marling's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ramonda C. Marling handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Ramonda C. Marling's law office located?
Ramonda C. Marling's law practice is located in Charleston, West Virginia. The firm is Babst Calland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ramonda C. Marling handle?
Ramonda C. Marling focuses on energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
Where did Ramonda C. Marling go to law school?
Ramonda C. Marling earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
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What awards or recognition has Ramonda C. Marling received?
Ramonda C. Marling's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1995
B.A.
West Virginia University
- 1992

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Ohio, Ohio State Bar Association
West Virginia, The West Virginia State Bar

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