Strong Mineral Rights Guidance In Texas
The prolific Permian Basin primarily drives the mineral industry in West Texas and East New Mexico. This area is renowned for its vast oil and natural gas reserves, making it one of the most productive regions in the United States. In addition to hydrocarbons, the region also produces a variety of nonfuel minerals, including potash, copper and industrial minerals like stone and aggregate. Stubbeman, McRae, Sealy, Laughlin & Browder, Inc., has a legacy of excellence since 1936, providing the mineral industry and landowners with knowledgeable legal and business guidance backed by decades of experience.
Based in Midland, Texas, our firm’s attorneys work in the courtroom and at the negotiating table. We handle cases of all sizes, working hands-on with clients to negotiate and draft mineral and royalty deeds, joint venture agreements, operating agreements, seismic acquisition agreements, hydrocarbon purchase and sale agreements, and preparing and filing mineral liens.
Thoroughly Prepared Representation
We are well-known for our legacy of excellence in the oil and gas industry. Still, we have the same rigorous approach to transactions and disputes involving minerals. Our Midland mineral rights lawyers have experience skillfully representing clients with the following business and legal matters:
- Negotiating and drafting contracts: Helping negotiate and draft leases, purchase agreements, sales and other contracts related to the exploration and extraction of minerals.
- Title examination and due diligence: Conducting thorough title examinations to ensure that our clients have clear and legal ownership of the mineral rights in question.
- Regulatory compliance: Ensuring our clients know all relevant federal, state and local regulations governing mineral extraction and land use.
- Dispute resolution: Representing clients in mineral rights disputes involving litigation, mediation or arbitration.
- Environmental issues: Advising clients on environmental regulations and helping navigate any legal challenges related to environmental impact.
- Royalties and payments: Assisting in setting up and managing royalty agreements to ensure clients receive fair compensation for extracted minerals.
- Tax implications: Providing insight into the tax implications of owning and profiting from mineral rights.
- Estate planning: Helping clients include mineral rights in their estate planning to ensure the smooth transfer of ownership to heirs.
Contact Our Mineral Rights Attorneys
By providing these services, our mineral rights attorneys help protect our client’s interests and maximize the value of their mineral assets. Contact Stubbeman, McRae, Sealy, Laughlin & Browder, Inc., to schedule an appointment with a mineral law attorney. You can use our website’s contact page or call 432-741-3803 or toll-free 800-749-7675.