Brandon Michael Barchus

Brandon Michael Barchus

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 20 years

Oil and gas Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Oil & Gas, Litigation, Environmental and Natural Resources, Real Estate

7503 Shadyvilla Ln., Houston, TX

About Brandon

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Oil and Gas 55%

Upstream litigation, Underpayment of Royalties, bad faith pooling, JOA disputes, lease termination, Title Opinions, Acquisitions

20 years | 500 cases

55%
Litigation 25%

Business Disputes, Torts, Breaches of Contract, Fraud, wrongful death, fraud, breach of fiduciary duties, deceptive trade practices, Texas securities laws, Conversion

20 years | 250 cases

25%
Environmental and Natural Resources 10%

Pollution, Leaks, Spills, Contamination

20 years | 20 cases

10%
Real Estate 10%

Property Rights, Trespass to Try Title, Quiet Title, Property Taxes

20 years | 500 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 375-450 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 20 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2006

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Faulk Barchus PLLC

7503 Shadyvilla Ln., Houston, TX, 77055

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Brandon Michael Barchus's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Property Taxes

Performs a great job on my property taxes each year reducing them down with Harris County. Very easy to work with and responses in a timely manner.

Posted by Carol | January 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommended!

Brandon made dealing with a complicated situation painless. He is patient and thorough in his explanations. He communicates regularly. He expertly handled the details of our negotiations. We are extremely happy with the outcome. A true professional through and through. Highly recommended!

Posted by Marzel | September 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Land Use & Zoning

Knowledgeable and Accessible

I initially reached out to Brandon over the weekend and he picked up on the second ring. I was looking for legal representation for some Surface Right/Easement Agreement Disputes, and it was overly apparent that he was knowledgeable in this area. I interviewed 2 other attorneys, but glad we chose Bra...ndon. Due to my hectic work/life schedule, much of our correspondence was through emails and text messages, and Brandon was always quick to reply with answers or necessary updates. On one occasion, he spent several hours carpooling with my Father, which isn’t an easy task, but totally Brandon’s idea. Brandon represented my Father and I against a big Pipeline Company and was able to get us what was deserved without needing to go to court. Overall, he’s fair, a man of his words, and easy to work with. I highly recommend Brandon for anyone that is looking for legal representation.

Posted by Sinisa Aleksandar | June 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Hired Brandon Barchus for various cases ranging from Real Estate to Corporate Lawsuits

Brandon Barchus resolved real estate case for me and was able to collect the funds due to us before going to the trial. I currently am using him on a different and a very complex separate case.

Posted by David | June 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Securities & Investment Fraud

Client

Brandon Barchus did an excellent job representing myself and numerous other clients in which our driller/operator committed fraud and misuse of funds. This case took several years to get to trial but Brandon and his team pushed it as hard as possible to get the defendant in to court. I would use hi...m again if the need arises.

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Brandon Michael Barchus's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Winegar

Oil and gas lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Brandon for many years. He is an intelligent attorney who thinks outside the box and is not afraid to take on challenges."

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Maureen Haas

Litigation lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Barchus. He is an excellent attorney and a stand up guy."

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Brian Mazzola

Oil and gas lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Friend

"Brandon is a highly skilled oil & gas attorney. He works hard and gets results for his clients. I unequivocally endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Superlawyers, Super lawyer

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2011

Board Certified - Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2005

Moot Court Champion, Wortham Moot Court Competition

2005

Cum Laude, Baylor Law School

2005

Executive President - SBA, Baylor Law School

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Managing Attorney, Faulk Barchus PLLC

2004 - 2004

Internship, U.S. Magistrate Jeffrey C. Manske

Associations

2017 - Present

Night Court

Executive Producer

2015 - Present

Texas Water Well Drillers and Pump Installers

Advisory Board Member

2011 - Present

West Houston Association of Professional Landmen

2009 - Present

Houston Association of Professional Landmen

2009 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Oil, Gas and Energy Law Section

2008 - Present

Houston Bar Association, Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Section

2006 - Present

Houston Young Lawyers Association

2004 - 2005

Baylor Law Review

Administrative Editor

Sample of Legal Cases

Valencia v. Askew

Plaintiff Jury Verdict

Patek v. Alfaro

Bench Trial Verdict

McDill v. Hilcorp, et al.

Favorable Plaintiff settlement

Little Nell, et al v. City of Houston, et al

Ongoing

Huff v. Moak

Judgment for Plaintiff

J.F.K., Inc. v. LAREDO ENERGY LP, IV,

favorable settlement achieved

Kladivo v. Sportsstuff, et. al.

favorable settlement achieved

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Education

2005

Baylor University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

University of Texas

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Ethics in Environmental Law Featuring Oil and Gas Issues

Hot Trends in Oil and Gas Litigation

2015

Oil and Gas Symposium

Operating Agreements in Oil and Gas: Reviewing the 1989 JOA Model Form Agreement

2015

3rd Hartrick Law School Symposium

Career Paths for Young Attorneys in the Energy Sector

2014

Oil Law Conference

JOAs - Traps for the Unwary

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

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