Oil & Gas/Natural Resources Law

We are experienced in working with joint interest operating issues and the other legal aspects of the oil and gas and natural resources industry. Carl's particular background as a petroleum engineer allows a special understanding of issues presented by oil and gas producing companies, oil and gas service companies, and engineering firms in most legal matters, including:

• Oil & Gas litigation, including
• oil/gas service company liens;
• prosecuting and defending operator removals;
• rights of ingress and surface damages;
• the prudent development of leases;
• preferential purchase rights;
• the construction and breach of all kinds of oil and gas contracts;
• operator liens;
• general common law claims within the industry;
• and much more
• Acquisition of producing properties, including
  
• preliminary term sheets and initial letters of intent;
• negotiation of the purchase and sale agreement;
• handling of title due diligence, including notices of title defects on behalf of the purchaser;
• closing of the transaction and preparation of record assignments and conveyances; and
• preparation of transition agreements if the seller temporarily continues as the operator after closing.
  
• Oil and gas leasehold and operations
• Operating Agreements
  
• Mechanic's lien law filing and defense
• Accounts receivable collection
• Wind energy lease review
  

 Carl Dore', Jr. is a registered professional engineer in the State of  Texas, since 1988.