Oil and gas law is the area of law relating to the ownership rights of oil and gas while it is still underground, as well as once it is located and mined. The law covers matters of acquisition as well as negotiation and arbitration pertaining to the rights of the finder and / or owner and can be extremely complex and ambiguous.

Oil and gas law varies from state to state, governed by state regulations, statutes and common law as well as the overriding federal and constitutional laws. The Texas oil and gas attorneys at Branscomb PC located in Corpus Christi are well versed in all applicable state laws as well as those federal and constitutional laws (such as the doctrine of correlative rights) that affect oil and gas companies and individual entrepreneurs.

Whether your needs relate to the exploration and development of an oil field, leases and participation agreements, or mergers and acquisitions involving oil and gas properties, the attorneys at Branscomb PC are dedicated to building a common understanding of the Texas laws and regulations governing these activities, and then providing expert counsel and unparalleled client service.

The Corpus Christi attorneys at Branscomb PC have proven success in a number of areas of expertise, resulting in a wide variety of shared knowledge and combined years of experience. In addition to bringing in specialized experts from other practice areas within the firm where applicable, the oil and gas law group at Branscomb PC includes the following dedicated attorneys:

• Kara A. Batey
• Jeffrey S. Dickerson
• L. Brian Narvaez
• H. Scott Taylor
• Gerald E. Thornton, Jr. (1952 – 2005)
• Shannon M. Wilde

For professional counsel and representation in the field of oil and gas law, contact the Corpus Christi, Texas oil and gas attorneys at Branscomb PC:

Branscomb, PC
802 N. Carancahua, Suite 1900
Corpus Christi, Texas 78470
Phone: (361) 888-9261
Fax: (361) 888-8504
Email: jrobichaux@branscombpc.com
Website: www.branscombpc.com