Oil and Gas
Oil and Gas Litigations
EXPERIENCED LITIGATORS HANDLING PETROLEUM INDUSTRY MATERS
The lawyers at Fondren Blaize have extensive experience handling mineral, oil and gas litigation matters. Working statewide, our attorneys have maintained a proven track record representing operators in mineral litigation matters. We handle complex litigation and receive most of our mineral law clients through word of mouth and referrals.
Handling Complex Matters Involving Oil and Gas Litigation in Louisiana
Fondren Blaize primarily represents operators and nonoperators in litigation matters in state and federal court involving a wide range of issues involving:
• Petroleum leases (lease terms, termination of leases, and more)
• Disputes over acreage and mineral rights
• Patent Issues
• Disputes between operators/nonoperators and landowners
• Drilling depth disputes
Our attorneys are keenly familiar with the nuances of mineral law and have successfully represented clients in the state’s most complex mineral law issues. We offer effective dispute resolution in all mineral law-related issues.
Experienced in the Courtroom
Clients choose Fondren Blaize because of our reputation and track record in litigating cases. We undertake complex work and resolve issues efficiently. Our wide-ranging clients appreciate our proactive approach and our problem-solving ability.
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Oil and Gas Transactional
representation in matters concening transactions
Fondren Blaize is your trusted ally when navigating the complexities of oil and gas transactional matters. Below are some of the types of transactional issues we handle.
• Drill site and division order title options
• Negotiating and drafting contracts
associated with the exploration and production of oil and gas
• Drafting, negotiating, and review of oil and gas leases
• Examination of state leases
• Acquisition and divestiture of oil and gas properties
• Drafting and review of purchase and sale agreements
• Drafting and review of operating agreements
• Drafting and negotiating road and canal use agreements and other rights-of-way
• Mineral/royalty ownership dispute resolution
• Curative work
• Handling and curative work challenges
• Preparing the assignment and title
• Handling lease and ownership issues
• Acquisitions and divestitures and associated due diligence
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Oil and Gas Regulatory
STAGEWIDE REPRESENTATION FOR REGULATORY MATTERS
The lawyers of Fondren Blaize have extensive experience representing clients before various State agencies including the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (Office of Conservation and State Mineral Board), the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and the Public Service Commission.
We have guided clients through the unitization process in both North and South Louisiana and have experience in the creation of reservoir wide units and secondary recovery projects.
Our attorneys frequently appear before the State Mineral Board on behalf of operators on State Lease issues including the negotiation of lease amendments, royalty disputes, and operating agreements.
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If you would like to contact one of our attorneys regarding a petroleum-related issue, please call either our Baton Rouge office at 225-810-4998, our Houma office at 985-223-4725, or click below to send us an email.
