Lafayette

The laws and regulations governing natural resources in Louisiana differ from other states and have unique implications, particularly regarding mineral ownership and pooling. We help developers, owners, operators, producers and investors with interests in Louisiana to navigate the state’s distinct oil and gas laws to reduce risk and achieve business goals.

Our lawyers advise on complex oil and gas transactions and title matters, including acquisition, drill site, and division order title opinions (and related curative work); regulatory matters, including representing clients in hearings before the Office of Conservation and Office of Mineral Resources; operating and farmout agreements; leases; mineral servitudes and royalty conveyances; pooling and unitization issues; Concursus Proceedings and land matters – including issues relating to roadways, riverbeds and waterways.