Gregory Watts

Director with Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., LPA, in Canton
Mr. Watts is a member of the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF). He received his B.S. and B.A. degrees from the University of Akron in 2004 and his Juris Doctor degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Akron School of Law in 2007. Mr. Watts is an adjunct professor at the University of Akron School of Law where he teaches Oil and Gas Law. He has published numerous articles in the area of oil, gas and mineral law and is the co-editor of the firm’s Utica Journal Discoveries, an electronic oil and gas newsletter. Mr. Watts’ practice is focused in oil, gas and mineral law, litigation, and business and corporate law. He has been heavily involved in the Utica Shale play in Northeastern Ohio representing clients and counseling energy producers in due diligence associated with mineral and lease acquisitions, and litigating and resolving title, mineral and lease disputes.