Definitive Energy Solutions615 Washington Road, Terrace Level 4, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Definitive Energy Solutions (“DES”) provides comprehensive land services for oil and gas exploration and production companies operating within the Appalachian Basin. Our geographic scope covers the entirety of the Marcellus and Utica Shale layers including, but not limited to: Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, New York, and western Maryland.DES strives to maintain the highest level of reliability to ensure that projects are completed in a cost-effective and timely manner. We integrate technology and experience to meet all of our clients’ diverse needs.Our commitment to quality, integrity and professionalism remains our paramount objective.Our goal is to provide unsurpassed quality, while emphasizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.DES is proud to be a part of our growing domestic energy independence. In support of this view, we have engaged in consulting and research projects for various members of the United States Congress in forming their platforms and stances regarding unconventional shale plays. Through these efforts, we have strengthened our ties with pro-business lobbies in the energy sector, while also strengthening our nation's global energy position. A knowledge base that goes beyond the courthouse and promotes the American spirit of growth and free market comes through in all of our work.

At DES, we are working to develop relationships with our neighbors to the North. The viability and potential of Canada's unconventional oil and gas play resources are significant. As continued exploration and production occurs, in conjunction with advancements in technology and infrastructure, Canada will only increase its position in the global energy scheme. As this potential is realized, DES plans to be at the forefront to facilitate North America regaining its place as the worldwide leader in energy production. It is foreseeable that both the United States and Canada are poised to become net exporters of energy to other parts of the world in the coming decades.At DES, our staff is comprised entirely of legal professionals who have either attained their J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, or are currently licensed to practice law in a variety of different jurisdictions.  This interplay between foundational education and real-world experience allows us to maintain a competitive edge in the land services market.  There is no substitute for having a team of lawyers perform any full title or due diligence project.  DES brings a decided advantage to many of the major oil and gas companies to which we currently provide land services in the Appalachian Basin.a few benefits of shale play development:

• Energy independence and increased standard of living
• Quality, high-paying jobs
• Clean-burning fuel source
• Enormous tax base contribution to states in the basin
• Passive income for mineral and surface owners
• Increased property and fair market rent values
• Boon to local consumer-based businesses as population influx continues to occur
• Increased capital investment in the form of roads and other infrastructure
• Relocation of corporate offices
• Development of further job growth and tax revenue through supporting industries
• Institution of industry-specific educational programs at our institutions of higher learning