Paul A. Konstanty

As Vice President and General Counsel of United Coal Company LLC, Mr. Konstanty is the chief legal officer and serves as Vice President of all corporate subsidiaries. He is a member of the Company’s Compliance Committee, Executive Committee and works closely with all levels of operations. Mr. Konstanty reports directly to the Company’s President and CEO.

Mr. Konstanty began his legal career in 2000 in the State of New York under the guidance of his mentor, James E. Konstanty, as a general practitioner. He also served as an Assistant County Attorney for the County of Otsego. In 2003, Mr. Konstanty accepted an Associate Attorney position with Steptoe & Johnson PLLC in Charleston, WV. During his 16 year career with Steptoe, Mr. Konstanty focused his practice in the areas of energy, litigation, regulatory licensureandhigher education. Mr. Konstanty is Peer Review Rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell,and was selected as one of The Best Lawyers in America ®. Active in his community, Mr. Konstanty has been the past Board Chairman of FamilyCare, Inc., and a past Vice-Chairman and Member of the Board of Governors of West Virginia State University.

Mr. Konstanty earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Charleston (1997, BA Political Science/Pre-Law, cum laude) and his Juris Doctor from Albany Law School, Union University (2000). Mr. Konstanty is licensed to practice law in the State of New York, the State of West Virginia, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky.