President of oil and gas producer, field service and property management companies which have operated in OK, TX, KS, LA, AR, CO and WY since 1986. Our staff includes engineering, geology, land, accounting, field supervision, field service, human resources and HSE professionals. With a historic focus on mature waterflood properties, we specialize in the safe and efficient operation of oil and gas properties with complex operational issues and significant volumes of produced fluids. In recent… Show more President of oil and gas producer, field service and property management companies which have operated in OK, TX, KS, LA, AR, CO and WY since 1986. Our staff includes engineering, geology, land, accounting, field supervision, field service, human resources and HSE professionals. With a historic focus on mature waterflood properties, we specialize in the safe and efficient operation of oil and gas properties with complex operational issues and significant volumes of produced fluids. In recent years we have focused on the operation of marginal properties in a low price environment. We offer a full suite of administrative, accounting, and operational services to producers, receivers and creditors seeking a cost effective means of maintaining the value of oil and gas properties. We can quickly and efficiently assume operations of distressed assets and integrate them into our existing accounting and regulatory systems, allowing for a smooth transition and continuity of routine reporting and field operations. As part of our property management services we provide monthly production reports, LOS, financials, modelling and reserves. Show less

General Counsel for private equity backed start-up companies focused on building an oil and gas asset base in the SCOOP/STACK plays of Oklahoma and the Powder River Basin of Wyoming for the purpose of creating value for investors through development and/or divestment.• Managed corporate legal matters and supervised outside counsel related to acquisitions, divestitures, acreage and data trades, contracts, litigation, oil and gas regulatory hearings, human resources and corporate… Show more General Counsel for private equity backed start-up companies focused on building an oil and gas asset base in the SCOOP/STACK plays of Oklahoma and the Powder River Basin of Wyoming for the purpose of creating value for investors through development and/or divestment.• Managed corporate legal matters and supervised outside counsel related to acquisitions, divestitures, acreage and data trades, contracts, litigation, oil and gas regulatory hearings, human resources and corporate governance.• Managed an eight-month permitting project which resulted in the acquisition of over 3,000 drilling permits in a highly competitive play, making Rebellion the fourth largest permit holder in the state of Wyoming.• Represented Rebellion on various regulatory and governmental affairs committees regarding proposed new laws and their potential impact on the company. Show less

Provided reservoir engineering support for a group of privately held (Mid-Con Energy I, II & III) and publicly traded (Mid-Con Energy Partners, LP) independent oil and gas companies primarily involved in the identification, implementation and operation of secondary recovery projects. • Identified and evaluated oil and gas reservoirs for secondary recovery potential.• Formulated development plans for exploiting secondary petroleum reserves.• Analyzed economic viability of proposed… Show more Provided reservoir engineering support for a group of privately held (Mid-Con Energy I, II & III) and publicly traded (Mid-Con Energy Partners, LP) independent oil and gas companies primarily involved in the identification, implementation and operation of secondary recovery projects. • Identified and evaluated oil and gas reservoirs for secondary recovery potential.• Formulated development plans for exploiting secondary petroleum reserves.• Analyzed economic viability of proposed secondary recovery prospects.• Evaluated oil and gas properties for acquisition.• Monitored waterflood performance to optimize profitability of existing operations.• Oversaw preparation of corporate reserves.• Presented oil and gas related applications for hearing by regulatory agencies.• Participated in presentation of Mid-Con’s application to the Economic Development Generating Excellence (EDGE) program resulting in $2,000,000 in funding for research and development of enhanced oil recovery through low salinity surfactants in conjunction with the University of Oklahoma. Show less

General Counsel for private equity backed oil and gas company with a business plan of identifying, acquiring and implementing new grass roots waterflood projects. Presented waterflood unitization applications to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Provided legal support for acquisitions, divestitures, litigation, regulatory affairs and corporate governance. Assisted in the process of taking the company public through a successful initial public offering on Nasdaq (MCEP).

General Counsel for a start-up energy company, which experienced rapid growth through mergers, acquisitions and drilling. Supervised the company’s legal and land departments including acquisitions, divestitures, litigation, contracts, corporate governance, regulatory affairs, leasing, land records, division orders and surface damages.

Attorney in private practice transitioning from international oil and gas law to patent and trademark law. Represented clients in state and federal courts. Negotiated patent related contracts and licensing agreements. Prosecuted and defended patent infringement litigation including motion practice, depositions and discovery.

Provided legal advice and counsel with respect to Occidental’s international exploration and production operations in China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Algeria, Tunisia, Angola, Syria, Oman, Yemen, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. Participated in the negotiation of profit sharing agreements. Provided legal advise and support for international drilling and production operations, joint venture contracting and regulatory compliance. Responsible for administering Occidental's… Show more Provided legal advice and counsel with respect to Occidental’s international exploration and production operations in China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Algeria, Tunisia, Angola, Syria, Oman, Yemen, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh. Participated in the negotiation of profit sharing agreements. Provided legal advise and support for international drilling and production operations, joint venture contracting and regulatory compliance. Responsible for administering Occidental's compliance with U.S. anti-boycott laws. As an expatriate, managed the legal and land departments of Occidental's Pakistan office. Show less

Oil and gas attorney focused on oil and gas exploration, production and regulatory law; Provided legal advice regarding agreements and legal rights associated with lease acquisition, seismic acquisition, drilling, production, regulatory compliance and joint venture agreements; Represented Occidental in regulatory hearings before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission; Managed outside counsel with respect to litigation and transactional matters.

Partner in a general practice law firm with an emphasis on energy law and insurance defense litigation. Maintained a high-volume pleading, discovery and motion practice in state and federal courts. Negotiated and documented real estate and commercial transactions. Prepared legal opinions, letters and other documentation in support of client transactions. Advised oil and gas producers regarding legal issues encountered in the upstream oil and gas industry. Prepared oil and gas title opinions.

Presided over oil and gas regulatory hearings related to spacing, pooling, location exception, well density, unitization and other applications related to the rules and regulations of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Prepared findings of fact and conclusions of law for adoption by the Commission.