Oklahoma
Oliva Gibbs advises C-suite executives, landmen, and in-house counsel at oil, gas, and mineral companies operating across Oklahoma, from the SCOOP and STACK to legacy plays in the Anadarko Basin and beyond. Our attorneys provide counsel on everything from title opinions and lease negotiations to regulatory compliance and pooling applications before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
Each Oklahoma oil and gas attorney on the Oliva Gibbs team supports energy clients through every phase of oil and gas development—acquisition, exploration, production, and divestiture. Our firm resolves mineral ownership disputes, prepares and negotiates operating agreements, and helps navigate the region’s unique legal and regulatory landscape.
Oklahoma energy law solutions
With its complex mineral ownership structures, forced pooling rules, and active drilling programs, Oklahoma demands legal strategies informed by both local knowledge and deep industry experience.
Title
Oliva Gibbs provides comprehensive title services and surface use support tailored to the Anadarko Basin’s regulatory and operational environment. An Oklahoma oil and gas attorney from our team of professionals can assist with:
- Preparing drilling, division order, and supplemental title opinions under OCC guidelines,
- Conducting curative work to resolve chain-of-title issues and fractionalized interests, and
- Negotiating easements, surface use agreements, and rights-of-way for wells, roads, and pipelines.
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Transactions
Our attorneys deliver transactional support for upstream and midstream deals across Oklahoma, helping clients move quickly while remaining compliant. Our services include:
- Drafting and reviewing lease assignments, joint operating agreements, and purchase and sale agreements when selling mineral rights in Oklahoma,
- Conducting due diligence and preparing mortgage opinions and title certifications, and
- Structuring pooling and unitization agreements consistent with OCC spacing rules.
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The law & Oklahoma’s resources
Oklahoma remains a vital hub for U.S. energy production, with a mix of conventional and unconventional resources and a mature infrastructure network. Plays like the SCOOP, STACK, and Merge continue to attract investment, while state-level regulation shapes everything from unitization to royalty payments.
Whether you’re an operator drilling in Kingfisher County or a land professional acquiring assets in Stephens County, each experienced Oklahoma oil and gas attorney at Oliva Gibbs understands the legal details that drive successful development. We’re here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
