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Title opinions

Every successful operator knows that clarity create confidence and that confidence drives performance. A well-drafted title opinion does more than outline ownership — it sets the foundation for every legal, operational, and financial decision that follows. Oliva Gibbs’ title opinion attorneys review public records, ownership history, and recorded instruments to confirm who holds the rights to drill, produce, and get paid.

Director of Title, Equity Partner
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Whether you are drilling, acquiring, or divesting, your title opinion must do one thing above all: eliminate uncertainty before it becomes expensive. We produce title opinions with disciplined precision. Every opinion is built for a defined purpose, but grounded in the same fundamentals:

  • Ownership — mineral and leasehold interests
  • Access — Easements and surface use rights
  • Encumbrances — liens and mortgages

Types of title opinions

Drilling title opinions

Drilling begins with clarity. Our title opinion attorneys analyze leasehold validity, mineral severance, pooling status, and surface rights so you can drill with confidence.

Acquisition title opinions

Transactions reward disciple. Our acquisition title opinions identify curative needs and give decision-makers a complete picture of risk and value.

Division order title opinions

Precision matters when it’s time to pay. Our title opinion attorneys determine ownership and interest division accurately so revenue flows without dispute.

Supplemental title opinions

Properties change and clarity must keep up. Supplemental title opinions ensure your records and filing stay current as tracts evolve.

In this business, clarity is not just a deliverable — it’s a competitive advantage. Each title opinion we issue strengthens the next. Over time, this consistency compounds, producing faster execution, fewer surprises, and stronger client relationships. Oliva Gibbs’ title opinion attorneys combine decades of oil and gas experience with the discipline to deliver clarity every time.

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