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Houston, Texas, United States

• Manage legal research and develop strategies to resolve legal matters for Prayer and Presser.Prayer Oil & Gas work includes:
• Actively assisting in acquisitions and divestitures (A&D) in Texas (TX) and Louisiana (LA), as well as seeking and working with investors to enhance value of assets.
• Directing the day-to-day operations of TX and South LA oil and gas assets.
• Implementing and managing a workover program and renegotiating contracts, leading to a 750% increase in… Show more
• Implementing and managing a workover program and renegotiating contracts, leading to a 750% increase in revenue with limited capital infusion.
• Attending meetings and working with the Department of Natural Resources in LA and the Railroad Commission in TX to ensure full compliance for operations.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Developed firm into one of the “go-to” firms in Houston for transactional, immigration, oil and gas, and consumer protection law matters.
• Assisted clients with start-up companies or the streamlining and optimization of existing companies.
• Manage the business aspect of the firm and negotiate contracts for services to keep overhead costs low while optimizing efficiency.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Assisted in negotiating and drafting Commission agreements, JOAs, Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSAs), development agreements, joint venture agreements (JVs), confidentiality agreements, and various other A&D related.
• Organized departments and implemented communication policies to optimize workflow and efficiency.
• Provided analysis on development projects and the legal impact to the real estate… Show more
• Provided analysis on development projects and the legal impact to the real estate company.
• Strategized with outside counsel regarding transactions and disputes. Show less

Houston, Texas Area

• Oversaw and managed a $1.4BB JV consisting of a leasehold position spanning 13 TX counties in the Permian Basin for development of the Wolfcamp, Cline, and Mississippian.
• Provided land and legal analysis on Eagle Ford and Marcellus assets pertaining to lease terms, surface contracts, midstream contracts, JOAs, and other contracts/documents.
• Active in A&D and monetization of assets, including reviewing and negotiating PSAs, assignment and bill of sale agreements, and related… Show more
• Active in A&D and monetization of assets, including reviewing and negotiating PSAs, assignment and bill of sale agreements, and related documents.
• Provided additional comprehensive legal research and analysis as questions and issues arose. Show less

Blanchard, OK

• Negotiated for the acquisition of land and mineral rights.
• Determined ownership in surface and minerals through the research of private and public records.
• Drafted leases, W-9s, bank drafts, affidavits of death and heirship, mineral deeds, quit claim mineral deeds, stipulations of cross conveyances, and well proposal letters.
• Reviewed the status of title, cured title defects, and reduced title risk associated with ownership in minerals.
• Negotiated business agreements that… Show more
• Negotiated business agreements that provide for the exploration and development of minerals. Show less

Interacted with attorneys and staff regarding client matters and ongoing legal matters pertaining to specific cases.Assisted attorneys with case investigations.Organized files and maintained case materials for prompt and easy access.Assisted in trials at both the local and federal level.Interacted with partners and associates regarding case.

Retrieved dockets from the courthouse for attorneys.Researched history of plaintiffs for trial and deposition purposes.Prepared and organized files and cases for paralegals and lawyers.Reviewed pleadings and depositions.Assembled dockets for litigation proceedings.

Oversaw the operations of three tax sites throughout Fort Wayne, IN, which provided tax services to low income families.Prepared taxes for low income citizens.Transmitted taxes to the Internal Revenue Service.Inspected rejected returns and consulted with the tax payer to locate discrepancies and remedy the problem.Entrusted with personal financial.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Founder and President of the Energy Law Association; Member of the Mock Trial team Dean's List (Fall 2010, Fall.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History

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