Is there anything I can do about this? I don't want to change my business name.

It is absolutely possible to change your company name. There are filings that are required with the Pennsylvania Department of State and some...

Unfortunately, in Pennsylvania we follow the Rule of Capture. At its essence, the Rule of Capture provides that as long as the gas company does...

Who do I contact to split the mineral rights for my property?

This type of transfer is becoming more and more common and is a good way to transfer future value in the property. Although this type of transfer...

I just recently received a 100.00 Draft and a PAID UP OIL,GAS AND MINERAL LEASE document from a John Atkins (Agent)

You should absolutely have your lease reviewed by an experienced oil and gas attorney in the state where your property is located. Most terms in...

Can two homes on different parcels (different land owners) both receive free gas from the same well?

The answer to your question is that you and your neighbor would both need to review the terms of your lease to determine if and how much "free gas"...

How to know that company is registered as LLC or fictious name?

This can be a simple question to answer if you know where to look. First, you should look at the documents that you filed and that were returned...

I am part of a unit on a gas well, this well has been producing dry gas and wet gas, as they so call it, for approx. six months.

Payment timeframes do vary after production starts on a well. These timeframes are often set forth in your Oil and Gas Lease. Six months is...

Do we have any legal right to the gas lease on property we purchased that had been foreclosed on?

It is certainly possible that you may have purchased the oil and gas rights when you bought the property at foreclosure. It is also correct that...

Do I need a attorney? Does Coulmbia Gas have the right to install a new gas line if we do not come to a agreement?

Attorney Bonica is correct in his assessment of eminent domain in Pennsylvania. However, not all gas companies have the right. Further, if the...