Based on the wording of your question, I'm assuming: 1) there is or has been oil and gas production on your mother's mineral estate since her...

Is an oil company liable to legal owners of property for back royalties gained before a lease is actually signed by said owner?

This sounds like a very complex issue, however, if the oil company admits that those who signed the lease in April of 2013 are owed royalties, then...

It sounds like you recently purchased a property that has at least one producing well that has been producing for many years, and the prior owner...

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

Generally speaking, a cold draft from a landman should be reviewed by an attorney familiar with the going rate and terms for leases in your area. ...

How can we change our old oil and gas lease?

I agree with my colleague. You should not sign anything until you have consulted with an attorney. The reason they want you to sign the...

HELP! My father owns 5 acres of land located in south Alabama; there is an old tale that there may be oil on his property.

The first thing you should do is determine whether your father ever leased his land to an oil & gas company. It’s entirely possible that his...

I purchased a SMALL interest in an oil well for $5000.00. Only to find out that the land the well was to be drilled ---

Interests in oil and gas wells are “securities”, which are regulated by the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). You may be more familiar with...

Am I still able to work for myself or anyone else?

It all depends on the language of the agreement you signed, however, in general terms a non-compete needs to be reasonable in terms of: (1) term,...

How do I find a good oil & gas attorney for ND law that represents the mineral owner, not the oil companies or the state?

I've had good results using the law firm of Neff Eiken & Neff, PC (Phone: 701-577-2000) to assist with a matter for a mineral fee owner in ND. ...

Have Oil & Gas Lease to let Pipeline cross ourland in2005 Req Yearly Pmts, we got 1! Just got ck. for last8yr Can we renegotiate

It all depends on the language in the lease. You should consult an attorney in the appropriate state to determine the effect of the missed...