Laredo Oil & Gas Easements Attorney
Law Offices of Rudy Santos, L.L.C. has extensive experience representing landowners and oil and gas producers. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of working with some of the largest oil and gas producers in the State of Texas, as well as private landowners and governmental entities in the counties of La Salle, Frio, and Dimmit.
Contact us at (956) 476-3337 or via our web form to inquire about legal counsel for oil and gas transactions and lawsuits.
Our practice expanded significantly in 2011 during the peak of production from the Eagle Ford Shale formation. The complexity of cases during this period was driven by newly developed technologies such as horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, which are pivotal for accessing oil, gas, and other hydrocarbons deep within the shale formation. Our exposure to these innovative yet challenging production techniques has made us seasoned experts in navigating legal disputes and transactions in the oil and gas sector.
Today, we continue to represent Texas landowners in oil and gas litigation and transactions, including lease review, lease negotiation, oil and gas lawsuits, title disputes, underpayment claims, royalty audits, claims against operators, requests for accounting, audits, drainage, easements, trespass, trespass to try title, title disputes, claims for declaratory relief, underdevelopment, surface use, and lease termination. We also represent clients in transactions and matters involving pipeline companies, pipeline right of way easements and other easements in oil field injury claims and claims that you have been injured by an oil and gas company vehicle, wrongful death because of oil and gas operations, and oil and gas company 18-Wheeler accidents.
Our Services
From transactional support to litigation, we are dedicated to protecting our clients' interests as we work toward a favorable outcome.
Transactions & Agreements
- Lease Review and Negotiation: If brought on before signing, we can facilitate custom negotiations. Otherwise, we’ll review the existing lease to verify mineral and surface ownership, examine lease terms (including royalty provisions, bonus payments, and shut-in royalty clauses), analyze operational clauses (like drilling obligations, pooling and utilization clauses, and surface use rights), assess clauses related to restoration of land, environmental compliance, and indemnity, and review termination and reversion clauses.
- Easements and Right-of-Way Agreements: Whether working with pipeline companies or addressing infrastructure requirements, we can guide you in drafting, negotiating, and finalizing easement agreements.
Litigation & Legal Disputes
- Title and Boundary Disputes: We represent clients in resolving disputes related to title ownership and boundary lines. We can review and analyze property titles, mineral rights, and easement agreements to determine ownership and rights related to surface and subsurface estates.
- Royalty Underpayment Claims: Our attorneys help landowners recover unpaid or underpaid royalties through detailed audits and strategic litigation tactics.
- Claims Against Operators: We handle a variety of claims involving accounting discrepancies, underdevelopment, surface damages, drainage issues, and other disputes.
Other
- Trespass and Title Claims: We represent clients in cases involving trespass, trespass to try title, and claims for declaratory relief.
- Lease Termination and Compliance Issues: Our team addresses disputes surrounding lease termination to ensure operators comply with their legal and contractual obligations.
Easement & Pipeline Legal Services
Our legal services include pipeline transactions, right-of-way agreements, and easement negotiations. From addressing compensation issues to ensuring compliance with contractual terms, we work diligently to protect our clients' rights and interests in these high-stakes dealings.
Injury & Negligence Claims
Oil and gas operations can present significant risks. We handle a variety of personal injury and wrongful death claims related to:
- oilfield injuries resulting from workplace accidents;
- vehicle accidents involving oil and gas company vehicles or 18-wheelers; and
- wrongful death claims stemming from oil and gas operations or accidents.
Contact Our Oil & Gas Easement Lawyer for Help in Laredo
Our deep understanding of Texas oil and gas law, combined with years of experience litigating and negotiating on behalf of clients, positions us as a leader in this complex legal field. We are committed to protecting the rights and interests of our clients in Laredo and across Texas, ensuring that every case is met with exceptional skill and personalized attention.
Contact us online or call (956) 476-3337 to speak with our Laredo oil and gas easement lawyer.
