Steven A. Davis - Attorney
After graduating from the University of Texas Law School in 1991, Steve joined the Columbus, Ohio, law firm of Crabbe, Brown & James, becoming a partner in 1999. His years of study in Texas resulted in a deeper understanding of the oil and gas industry and provided him with unparalleled expertise to represent landowners facing pipeline issues. During his years with Crabbe, Brown & James, Steve concentrated on all phases of right-of-way acquisition and pipeline consultation, civil litigation and land use. In June 2015, he joined the firm. In 2026, Steve rejoined the firm as an Attorney to support our energy law practice.
Throughout his career, Steve has been involved with complex litigation issues, serving as counsel in approximately fifty pipeline right-of-way cases in both Federal and Ohio trial and appellate courts. He has consulted on or handled litigation associated with acquisition, permitting and construction, and has negotiated construction-related damage claims. He has also assisted landowners in negotiating and improving terms and compensation for the installation of several pipelines including the 2007 Rockies Express, the 2011 ATEX Express, the ET Rover Pipeline, the Nexus Pipeline, and the Utopia Pipeline, among others.
Practice Areas
Oil & Gas Pipelines
Honors & Speaking Engagements
2011 – present, Fairfield County Commissioner
2012, co-presenter, Second Annual Ohio Oil and Gas Law Symposium , “Negotiating Pipeline Easements and Managing the Threat of Eminent Domain”
Memberships
The Ohio State and Fairfield County Bar Associations
Lancaster City Council, member (1995-2001), President (2002 -2004),
United Way Review Board, Fairfield County (1998-2004)
Fairfield County Republican Executive Committee, Chairman (2004-2011).
United Way, Charity Newsies, the Lancaster Youth Baseball Association and the Robert K. Fox Family Y
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Russian Language and Soviet Studies, University of Arizona
Juris Doctorate, University of Texas School of Law