Practice Areas
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Eminent Domain
The taking of a Landowner’s property by a government entity or public utility for a public purpose is known as eminent domain and condemnation is the legal process used for such a taking. Read More
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Oil & Gas Leasing/Negotiations
Do not fall for the old landman trick that this is a “standard oil and gas lease.” There is no such thing. There are many “standard leases” and most totally favor the oil and gas company. Read More
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Surface Damages
At common law the dominant estate has the right to use as much surface as is reasonably necessary to develop the minerals. For years companies took the position that reasonably necessary meant they could do whatever they wanted. Read More
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Class Actions
Landowners often bring class action lawsuits for environmental harm that affects a group of persons. This can happen with spills or releases of toxins, significant noise pollution, or other nuisances. Read More
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Environmental/Pollution
Environmental pollution cases often involve violations of the common law, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Resource Compensation and Liability Act, among others. Read More
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Noise Pollution
Do you feel like you now live in an industrial zone? If so, you may have a nuisance claim for noise pollution. Many companies have the technology to implement techniques to reduce noise but simply fail to do so. Read More
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Seismograph
A seismograph is a device that detects vibrations in the earth and is used in studying the earth’s interior and in prospecting for the probability of hydrocarbons within the earth. Most operators engage independent contractors to conduct geophysical surveys in areas where they hold or are considering buying leases. Read More
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Transmission Lines
Have you been approached by a public utility company regarding the placement of a transmission line on your property? If so, you may be wondering about your rights as a Landowner. Read More
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Wind and Energy Contracts
The development of the wind industry raises many questions regarding land use, including competing rights to the surface by the surface owner and the mineral estate owner. Read More
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Pore Space
The recent surge of interest in CO2 sequestration and the need to store salt water produced from oil and gas activity has made pore space ownership an increasing popular, yet extremely underdeveloped area of the law. Read More
