Overview
Ray Lovejoy brings a broad, practical perspective to his practice, informed by decades of experience. Over the course of his career, Ray has practiced as a solo attorney, worked in both small and large law firms, and served as in-house and general counsel to national and international companies. This diverse background allows him to approach legal issues with a comprehensive understanding of both legal risk and real-world business considerations.
Ray advises and represents clients in a wide range of matters, including litigation, energy, real property, business, construction, and medical liability. His experience evaluating legal issues from multiple perspectives enables him to quickly identify practical solutions while anticipating potential challenges before they arise.
Outside the office, Ray enjoys spending time with his family and friends. You will likely find him in pursuit of outdoor recreation, including whitewater, snowboarding, fly fishing, hiking, and horseback riding.
Clients trust Ray as a steady, thoughtful advisor who appreciates the seriousness of legal disputes while remaining mindful of budgets and business realities. Throughout his career, Ray has helped clients evaluate, defend, and implement company-wide policies for risk, exposure, and business models, leading to improved workplace environments and increased profitability through risk reduction and operational efficiency.
Affiliations
Professional Involvement
- Energy and Mineral Law Foundation
- Board of Trustees
Community Involvement
- Forks of Coal Foundation
- Board of Directors
Experience
Representative Legal Work
- Represented Construction Company in multimillion dollar unlawful claim of Force Majure.
- Represented Industrial company in high stakes landlord/tenant and utility supply dispute.
- Represented Employers in Wrongful Discharge and Sexual Harassment matters.
- Represented parties involved in motor vehicle accidents.
- Represented parties in Medical Malpractice litigation.
- Represented parties in product liability and warranty cases.
- Drafted, negotiated, and litigated a wide range of contracts, supply, offtake, and scope of work agreements for both Vendors and Customers.
- Represented Energy Company in formal regulatory proceedings.
- Represented Company in OSHA inspection and litigation related to workplace fatality.
- Managed Environmental compliance and clean up projects for Energy company.
- Represented Landowners in Mass Tort action.
Practice concentrations
- Energy
- Natural Gas and Industrial Operations
- Manufacturing and Construction
- Commercial/General Litigation
- Employment Law
- Products Liability
- Vehicular Negligence
- Insurance Coverage
- Real Property Disputes
- Medical Malpractice
- Workplace Injury
Additional Legal Experience
- General Counsel, US Methanol, LLC and Liberty One Methanol, LLC (2023-2025)
- Asst. General Counsel, Greylock Energy, LLC, and Energy Corporation of America (2015-2023)
- Of Counsel Attorney, Steptoe and Johnson, PLLC (2013-2015)
- Attorney and Manager, Lovejoy Law Office, PLLC (2005-2013)
- Associate Attorney, Berthold Tiano and Odell (2001-2005)
