About

Provided by Pierce & O’Neill, LLP

At Pierce & O'Neill, our Energy & Natural Resources Litigation practice offers comprehensive legal representation across a wide spectrum of disputes in the energy sector. With extensive experience, our Houston-based trial and appellate attorneys have been instrumental in resolving complex cases for both plaintiffs and defendants. Matters our firm has previously handled include: 


  • Contractual Disputes: Defending against alleged breaches of drilling contracts, equipment purchase agreements, and disputes over lease agreements. 
  • Royalty and Lease Issues: Representing clients in matters concerning termination of royalty interests, nonpayment of signing bonuses, and lease cancellations. 
  • Environmental and Operational Incidents: Leading litigation efforts in cases such as the Key 1-11 gas well blowout in the Texas Panhandle, the largest gas well blowout in continental U.S. history, resulting in one of the largest jury verdicts in the history of the county in favor of our clients. 

We prioritize understanding the unique challenges our clients face in the energy industry. Our approach combines in-depth industry knowledge with strategic litigation tactics to protect our clients' interests effectively. 


At Pierce & O'Neill, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal services to navigate the complexities of energy and natural resources litigation. 

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What the Team is Known For

Pierce & O'Neill, LLP is a Houston-based boutique with considerable depth of expertise in the energy space. The firm regularly handles litigation for oil & gas sector clients, assisting on lease termination, annexation and royalty disputes, as well as contamination and pollution claims.

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