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About Kevin
Biography
I am Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Oil, Gas, and Mineral Law.
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Licensed in Texas for 18 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 20 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Capital Farm Credit
3000 Briarcrest Drive, Ste. 501, Bryan, TX, 77802
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Experience
Honors
2014
Board Certified - Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2010
Pro Bono College, State Bar of Texas
Work Experience
2015 - Present
VP Attorney, Capital Farm Credit
2013 - 2013
Owner, Koel Law Firm PLLC
2013 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Jones Gill, LLP
2007 - 2013
Associate Attorney, Doré Law Group, P.C.
2006 - 2007
Petroleum Landman, OGM Land Company
2004 - 2005
Student Attorney, The Legal Aid Society
2004 - 2004
Student Attorney, Colorado State Public Defender
Associations
2013 - Present
State Bar of Texas, General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm SectionMember
2013 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust SectionMember
2013 - Present
Texas Land Title AssociationMember
2013 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2010 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Oil, Gas and Energy Law SectionMember
2005 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2016
Brazos County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2016
Houston Association of REALTORSAffiliate Member
2015 - 2016
Katy Bar Association1st Vice President
2013 - 2015
Katy Bar Association2nd Vice President
2013 - 2014
Katy Area Chamber of CommerceMember
2013 - 2015
State Bar of TexasCertified Attorney Ad Litem
2013 - 2016
Houston Association of Professional LandmenMember
2013 - 2016
West Houston Association of Professional LandmenMember
2013 - 2016
Katy Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2014
Department of Veterans' AffairsAccredited Claims Attorney
2011 - 2016
Fort Bend County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2011
Houston Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Contested Probate Trial
Jury verdict finding client was not in default for presenting will to probate beyond 4 year time limit. Will was successfully admitted to probate.
In re Reichmann Petroleum Corp., Debtor
Liens upheld as valid by Bankruptcy Court, on appeal by the District Court, and on appeal by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
Education
2005
New York Law School
2001
University of Colorado - Boulder
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1998
Red Rocks Community College
AS - Associate of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Loan Officers Retreat
Oil & Gas Fundamentals
2015
Estate Planning
Estate Planning
2014
South Texas College of Law, Oil & Gas Class
Voluntary Pooling
2014
Loan Officer Training
1031 Exchanges
2014
Estate Planning
Estate Planning
2012
Brazos Valley Schools Credit Union Training Day 2012
Financial Planning: Wills, Trusts, Probate, and other Estate Planning Issues
2009
September Super Days
Red Flags, Gray Areas: Are Youn Compliant with New ID Theft Prevention Laws?
2008
2008 Super Days
Red Flags, Gray Areas: Are You Compliant with New ID Theft Prevention Laws?
Publications
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Am I entitled to mineral royalties for an oil well nearby?
26 Aug 2015
Q&A
My sister passed away without a will. How can i get a letter of testamentary?
23 Jun 2015
Q&A
Do i need to file an affidavit of heirship?
22 Jun 2015