Steptoe & Johnson has opened an office in Canton, Ohio, the company announced.

According to the release, this expands its presence in the Utica shale. The Canton office is the firm’s second Ohio location – along with an office in Columbus – and its 12th overall.

The Canton office will serve energy clients conducting operations in the Utica shale. Eventually, it will become a full service location with additional resources in the business, labor and litigation practices.

Steptoe & Johnson attorney Daniel Kostrub will transfer from the firm’s Wheeling, W.Va., office to serve as the Canton managing member and will oversee activities at the new location.

Steptoe & Johnson is an energy firm with offices in Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and West Virginia.