Oil & Gas Law

What Should Mineral Owners Know About an Oil & Gas Lease in Texas Do you own mineral rights in Texas?  What should you know about an oil & gas lease in Texas?  If you’re contacted by someone representing an oilfield or natural gas company, you should talk to an experienced oil & gas attorney before […]

Master Service Agreements in the Texas Oil and Gas Industry Call 800-929-1725 to review a master service agreement if you have questions or concerns about signing. In this video, Attorney and Shareholder, Ray Kerlick, provides an overview of the provisions in many master service agreements and the provisions that might concern a vendor in the […]

You Only Have Surface Rights and No Mineral Rights — Some Issues for You If you own only the surface rights for a tract of land and you have no mineral rights, what’s the potential impact of oil or gas production from your land?  If you’re thinking of buying surface rights to land, without the […]

If you’re a surface owner and a mineral owner and you’re approached by a landman for an oil or gas lease, that lease will determine how the oil and gas production company can use the surface of your land.  You should talk with an attorney experienced in oil and gas leases before you sign.   […]

Call or text 800-929-1725 for an appointment to learn more about executory rights and bonuses as they affect your situation.  In this video, Attorney Ray Kerlick discusses executory rights and bonuses in oil and gas law.  Mr. Kerlick has also posted a video with information about oil and gas division orders. We have five offices in three […]

Call 800-929-1725 for help in reviewing your oil and gas division order.  If you’ve signed an oil or gas lease, you may have received a division order.  In this video, Attorney Ray Kerlick describes oil and gas division orders and explains what you might want to do if you receive one. Summary of the Oil and […]