Bob Beatty is a Partner in the Natural Resources Practice Group. Bob represents mine operators in the coal and metal/non-metal sectors of the mining industry in mine safety and health regulatory matters before federal and state administrative agencies, federal courts, and state courts. He also provides pre-enforcement consulting services, including comprehensive training for mine managers and safety professionals.
Prior to joining Dinsmore, Bob spent time as an underground coal miner, and served as a Presidential appointee, twice confirmed by the U.S. Senate, as a member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission. He also served as the Administrator of Legal Services for the West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health Safety and Training.