Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas)
USA Guide 2024 : Texas
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Provided by Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP
SDM is one of the top oil and gas, natural resources and energy firms in the nation.
SDM's foundation is built on representing generations of clients in cases before the courts, the Texas Railroad Commission, the Public Utility Commission, the Texas General Land Office, and University Lands.
We litigate issues regarding royalties, ownership, leases, operations, exploration, production, regulatory issues, processing, transportation and taxation of natural resources. Our cases have set important legal precedents that govern today.
We review title instruments and advise clients with respect to title issues, assist in the review and preparation of critical documents, such as oil and gas leases, joint operating agreements, pooling declarations and unitization agreements.
Our clients include individuals, independent oil companies and Fortune 500 companies. We represent clients in petrochemicals, coal and heavy metals mining, electrical generation and cogeneration, plant and pipeline construction, and the service components to these industries.
We advise clients in the emerging field of renewable energy, including negotiating solar and wind leases, and navigating the relationship between owners of surface rights and owners of mineral rights. We advise clients on the regulatory requirements for renewable projects at the Public Utility Commission and ERCOT — including electricity market participation, permitting and registration, and tracking and trading of renewable energy credits.
Chambers Review
Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP has broad-based litigation and regulatory compliance expertise in the oil and gas arena. Regularly appears before the RRC, acting for clients in matters such as regulatory issues surrounding natural resource exploration and processing, and royalty claims. Also has notable courtroom experience, often leading disputes arising from upstream E&P activities.
Work Highlights
- Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP defended Magnolia Oil & Gas Operating in a appeal of a Texas Railroad Commission ruling concerning the commission's authority to grant permits for allocation wells.
Notable Practitioners
Davin McGinnis focuses his practice representing oil and gas sector clients in litigation, primarily before regulatory bodies such as the Railroad Commission of Texas.