Our Practice Areas

  • Legal matters in the oil and gas industry require a thorough understanding of mineral interests, regulatory requirements, transactions, and the issues that can arise throughout the life of an asset.

    Regulatory Practice

    • Representation before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division, including regulatory proceedings and matters affecting oil and gas operations.

    Oil & Gas Title Opinions

    • Examination of mineral and leasehold interests to determine ownership, identify title requirements and defects, and provide opinions necessary for transactions, development, and ongoing operations.

    Oil & Gas Litigation

    • Representation in disputes involving mineral ownership, leases, royalties, operations, contracts, and other matters arising from oil and gas interests.

    Oil & Gas Transactional

    • Counsel on the acquisition, sale, development, and transfer of oil and gas interests, including agreements and other transactional matters affecting energy assets.

    Revenue Disputes

    • Representation in disputes concerning the calculation, allocation, and payment of oil and gas revenues, including royalty and other revenue interests.

  • Disputes involving property, contracts, estates, trusts, and financial obligations can quickly become complex. Our litigation practice addresses a broad range of civil matters with careful preparation and a clear focus on protecting our clients’ interests.

    Trust & Probate Disputes

    • Representation in disputes involving trusts, estates, beneficiaries, fiduciaries, and the administration or distribution of estate assets.

    Title & Boundary Disputes

    • Representation in disputes concerning ownership, competing title claims, property lines, easements, and other issues affecting real property.

    Breach of Contract

    • Representation in disputes arising from contractual obligations, including claims involving nonperformance, damages, interpretation, and enforcement.

    Collections

    • Legal representation in the recovery of outstanding debts and enforcement of payment obligations.

  • Probate involves the legal administration and distribution of a person’s estate following death. We assist with both straightforward and contested matters, from initial administration through final distribution.

    Estate & Trust Administration

    • Guidance to executors, administrators, trustees, and beneficiaries throughout the administration of estates and trusts, including asset management, creditor matters, distributions, and required court proceedings.

    Intestate Probate

    • Representation in the administration of estates where no valid will exists, including determining heirs and navigating the distribution of estate assets under Oklahoma law.

    Contested Will & Trust Administration

    • Representation in contested matters involving the validity, interpretation, or administration of wills and trusts, including disputes among beneficiaries and fiduciaries.

    Trust Disputes

    • Representation in disputes concerning trust administration, fiduciary duties, distributions, beneficiary rights, and the management of trust assets.

  • A well-considered estate plan provides clear direction for the management and distribution of assets and helps ensure personal and financial decisions are carried out according to your wishes.

    Wills & Trusts

    • Preparation of wills and trusts tailored to an individual’s assets, family circumstances, and estate planning objectives.

    Advance Directives

    • Preparation of advance directives to establish an individual’s wishes regarding medical care and designate decision-makers when necessary.

    Trust Administration

    • Counsel for trustees and beneficiaries regarding the administration, interpretation, and ongoing management of trusts.

    Powers of Attorney

    • Preparation of powers of attorney authorizing designated individuals to make financial, legal, and other decisions on another’s behalf.

    Guardianships

    • Representation and guidance in guardianship matters involving the care, protection, and financial affairs of individuals who require legal assistance.

  • Insurance coverage can involve significant financial and legal considerations. Our insurance practice focuses on understanding policy language, evaluating coverage, and addressing the legal issues that arise between policyholders, insurers, and other parties.

    Coverage Opinions

    • Analysis of insurance policies and specific claims or circumstances to determine the scope and applicability of available coverage.

    Policy Review & Drafting

    • Review and drafting of insurance policies and related provisions, with attention to coverage, exclusions, obligations, and potential areas of exposure.

  • Real property matters often depend on establishing clear ownership and resolving questions involving title, boundaries, and competing interests. Our practice covers a range of residential and commercial surface property matters.

    Residential & Commercial Title Opinions

    • Examination of property records and ownership interests to identify title issues and provide opinions regarding ownership and marketability.

    Quiet Title Actions

    • Representation in actions to establish, clarify, or confirm ownership of real property where title is disputed or uncertain.

    Partitions

    • Representation in matters involving jointly owned property, including legal proceedings to divide or otherwise resolve shared ownership interests.

    Boundary Disputes

    • Representation in disputes concerning property lines, boundary locations, encroachments, and competing claims to real property.

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