Crowe & Dunlevy has a long-standing history of representing parties in the energy industry. Because of this experience, we are uniquely and well positioned to provide a broad array of legal services to our energy clients. In addition, the Firm provides services relating to employment and labor law matters, federal and state income tax matters, commercial and banking matters, and other legal services critical to our energy clients.
Energy Litigation
Our energy litigation practice includes disputes and lawsuits relating to:
- Defense of proposed statewide and multi-state class actions
- Mediation and arbitration on energy disputes
- Royalty owner and landowner claims
- Oil and gas contracts
- Disputes between co-working interest owners
- Oil and gas accounting and gas plant accounting
- Environmental damage and liability
- Oil and gas well drilling or operation
- Valuation of oil and gas reserves
- Operating agreements, farmout agreements, AMI agreements, etc.
- Condemnation and surface damage appraisal actions
- Oil and gas transactions
- Lease cancellation and title issues
- Natural gas contracts and gas processing agreements
- Local and state government regulation issues
- Gas balancing
Transactional & Contract Matters Services
- Preparation of oil and gas contracts
- Sales and acquisitions of oil and gas properties
- Advice regarding legal issues arising in the oil and gas industry
Administrative Agency Services
Focusing on oil and gas regulation, Crowe & Dunlevy attorneys regularly appear before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which regulates the oil and gas industry, electric and natural gas utilities, telecommunications, railroads and motor carriers.
Corporate & Finance Services
- Acquisitions and sales of oil and gas properties and companies
- Oil and gas financing transactions
- Federal and state income and gross production tax issues
Industry Involvement
The Firm is a member of the following organizations:
- Center for American and International Law
- Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation
- Oklahoma Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association
- Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association
- American Association of Professional Landmen
Contact Crowe & Dunlevy for more information on energy & natural resources.