Experienced Legal Assistance For Drilling, Pipelines And Other Oil And Gas Projects
With office locations in Sweetwater and Lubbock, Texas, the attorneys at Wetsel & Lederle, LLP are recognized leaders in the field of oil and gas law.
For more than 40 years, the firm has assisted landowners and business entities, protecting their interests during drilling, pipeline, and other oil and gas projects. The firm also represents oil and gas companies and assists municipalities in the establishment of tax abatements.
Put Decades Of Experience In Oil And Gas Law In Your Corner
The oil and gas industry is highly technical. Projects involve many moving pieces. As a surface or mineral owner, it is important to seek counsel from skilled oil and gas attorneys before signing a lease or entering another agreement with an oil and gas company.
The lawyers of Wetsel & Lederle, LLP, understand the unique challenges facing both property owners and energy companies during oil and gas projects. Their experience, skills and industry knowledge give clients the edge they need to ensure their rights are protected at every stage of a drilling or pipeline project, including:
- Completing due diligence on project proposals
- Negotiating and drafting leases, use agreements, surface use agreements, rights of way, easements, disposal agreements and joint operating agreements
- Negotiating royalty payments
- Title examination and issuing title opinions, including drilling and division order title opinions
- Obtaining necessary permits
- Ensuring farmout agreements contain terms requiring oil and gas companies to develop the lease
- Representation during disputes
The firm also represents landowners whose properties are being condemned and taken by public utility companies.
Know Your Rights So You Can Protect Them
Oil and gas projects can be very lucrative for landowners, securing a family’s financial stability for generations. However, they can also cause substantial property damage, restrict property use and – if not negotiated properly – severely hurt financial opportunity.
When negotiating agreements, the oil and gas lawyers of Wetsel & Lederle, LLP, draw upon their more than four decades of energy law experience. They plan for every possible contingency to ensure their clients’ financial and property rights are protected.
Lawyers Ready To Help
Seeking experienced and competent counsel with oil and gas matters can ensure your rights are protected. Contact Wetsel & Lederle, LLP, at 800-787-0784, or reach out online to schedule a consultation.