Supervise team of land agents in the acquisition of a 50 mile natural gas pipeline and associated laterals. Manage construction liaison agents before, during, and after pipeline construction (including reclamation). Review and draft acquisition contracts as well as subsequent amendments and releases. Update clients on a daily basis as to the status of project completion. Participate in weekly meetings to ensure interdepartmental communication and cohesion. Resolve disputes and complaints with landowners associated with project. Point of contact attorney negotiations and settlement of issues.

Manage and operate a law office with focus on civil litigation, criminal defense, estate planning, and real estate transactions. Prepare deeds and leases for real estate, timber, and natural gas conveyances. Draft extensive title opinions for real estate closing, timber sales, and natural gas leasing.Appear in District and Superior Court for civil and criminal matters in multiple North Carolina Counties, including:o DWI and other criminal chargeso Personal Injury and Wrongful Deatho Representation of Plaintiffs and Defendants involving Contract Fraud and Unjust Enrichmento Dog Bite Caseso Real Property Disputeso Breach of Warranty cases with Ford Motor Company involving heavy duty work trucks

Meticulously analyzed lease and right of way agreements to ensure accuracy and completeness. Guaranteed strict compliance with the regulatory standards by conferring with the state and federal officials of Colorado and Utah Oil and Gas Boards including Bureau of Land Management. Oversaw the completion of reports on findings and presented results to outside counselSpearheaded a due diligence project for the acquisition of a natural gas company in Colorado and Utah. Exhibited exceptional talents in investigating the holdings of a major oil and gas company through presentation to a potential buyer. Gained recognition for preparing an outline presentation for a period of one month to meet a strict fiscal deadline.

Supervised daily activities of a team of land agents in the acquisition of pipeline right of way. Oversaw construction liaison team. Generated and submitted report status and progress updates of multiple pipeline projects to Chesapeake management and personnel to determine goal achievement and identify areas of improvement. Proactively addressed landowner questions/issues on past and current projects. Maintained frequent interaction and handled exclusive dealings with a number of landowner attorneys. Established long-term quality relationships between Chesapeake and other natural gas and energy companies. Fostered positive working relationships with landowners, engineers, and other land agents to ensure timely completion of various pipeline development projectsSuccessfully negotiated pipeline right of way and compressor site agreements with landowners. Drove all efforts to meet all deadlines as expected while simultaneously reducing acquisition costs for client. Allocated project budget to fund operations, maximize investments, and optimize operational efficiency.

Identified land/mineral ownership in collaboration with title agents and surveyors. Acquired pipeline right-of-way for well gathering systems. Employed outstanding negotiation skills in lease agreements with land owners for well units and forward leasing projects. Played a vital role during the Virginia Gas and Oil Board’s administrative hearings concerning force pooling, location exceptions, disbursements, and others.

Prepared necessary documents for acquisitions, including purchase reports and check requests. Instructed the construction team and survey crews pertaining to the proposed pipeline right-of-way. Ensured timely completion of projects through frequent interaction with project managers, survey crews, title agents, property owners, and other landmen.Displayed unsurpassed negotiation skills in right-of-way agreements and damage releases with land owners. Contributed to the confirmation of property owners and tract boundary lines. Took full management accountability to a team of title agents working in multiple counties. Gained recognition for conducting 100-year title searches for surface and mineral rights.