Oil & Gas litigation

At Curnutt & Hafer, we are positioned in the heart of the noted Barnett Shale, a large hydrocarbon-producing geologic formation covering nearly 5,000 square miles and 25 counties. According to the Texas Railroad Commission, this formation may be the largest onshore natural gas field in the United States. Whether you own the minerals, or are exploring or producing within the Barnett Shale, the Eagle Ford, Permian Basin, Cotton Valley, Haynesville or others, we can help you. We have over 30 years of experience handling oil and gas cases. Not only do we understand your rights under Texas law, but we have the skills and experience necessary to protect them. We also understand that obtaining a favorable outcome is often critical to accomplishing your business objectives.

We have experience in a wide array of oil and gas litigation matters, including:

• Condemnation
• Claims involving lease, royalty and mineral rights
• Pipeline construction, placement and easement disputes
• Surface owner disputes
• Claims of injury, death or property damage
• Insurance claims stemming from well, pipeline and drilling rig accidents
• Seismic and geophysical testing
• Breaches of operator duties
• Pooling disputes
• Compliance with local and government ordinances

If you require an oil and gas attorney in the field or in the courthouse, we have the experience and ability to help you, and have obtained favorable results for clients such as:

• Devon Energy Production Company, L.P.
• Chevron USA, Inc.
• XTO
• Hillwood International Energy
• Linn Energy
• Mitchell Energy Company, L.P.
• Ram Energy, Inc.
• Richey Oilfield Construction, Inc.
• TimeSlice Technology, Inc.
• Upham Oil and Gas Company
• Black Forest Energy, LLC

If you need assistance with any of these matters, contact Curnutt & Hafer. We’re here to help.
Email us or call us at 817-548-1000.