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Benjamin Franklin Sc Elmore

also known as Ben Elmore

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 25 years

Oil and gas Lawyer Practice Areas: Oil & Gas

About Benjamin

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Oil and Gas 100%

I am Deputy General Counsel for Seneca Resources Corporation.

26 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 25 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2000

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

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Benjamin Franklin Sc Elmore's Reviews

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Posted by Donna | May 10, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Oil, Gas and Mineral Rights Contract

I live in Florida and have dealt with a few lawyers in my time and none have been as prompt and helpful as Ben Elmore. He was able to handle my Texas case even though I live in Florida with complete diligence even though we never even meet in person. He helped me with a case and was able to get me mo...re then what I was able to get on my own. He was always fast to respond to my emails and phone calls. I HIGHLY recommend him.

Posted by Howard | May 11, 2010 | Oil & Gas

Review of Ben Elmore's ability to negotiate Eagle Ford Shale oil and gas leases.

I found Ben Elmore to be very knowledgeable of the oil and gas leasing environment in the Eagle Ford Shale. He made several suggested changes to the lease agreement offered by the oil company, and they agreed to each of them. Additionally, he suggested that the bonus should be higher than what was ...offered, and the oil company agreed to increase it to the amount we requested. Mr. Elmore always responded promptly to phone calls and e-mails and was a pleasure to work with. I would recommend him to anyone needing representation in the Eagle Ford Shale.

Posted by Kirk | May 07, 2010 | Oil & Gas

Superb representation

Ben was able to provide representation for me in an area of law that I was unfamiliar with. He not only more than doubled my expected revenue with his knowledge and skill but he also positioned me in a far better situation by using his own developed lease agreement. It is very comforting to know that... my lawyer is on par with the big oil and gas companies lawyers and that my interests are well protected. I am well pleased with my accessibility to Ben and his responsiveness to my questions as well as his sound legal counsel regarding issues.

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Angelina Zinn

Unknown lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Elmore is extremely devoted to the community, his clients and the law. He is an exceptional attorney and its an honor to have him in the legal field."

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Brian Mazzola

Oil and gas lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ben is both an honorable man and a top-notch attorney. I unequivocally endorse this lawyer."

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Jim Mac Perdue

Oil and gas lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Donald Kidd

Oil and gas lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ben is cut from the same cloth as his legal-legend grandfather, Joe Tonahill. There is no doubt that if he were here today, Mr. Tonahill would be very proud of his grandson. Ben's intelligence and legal acumen is eclipsed only by his sense of ethics."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Texas Rising Star - Oil & Gas, Texas Monthly Magazine

2010

Texas Rising Star - Oil and Gas, Texas Monthly Magazine

2010

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

2009

Texas Rising Star - Oil and Gas, Texas Monthly Magazine

2008

Texas Rising Star - Oil and Gas, Texas Monthly Magazine

2007

Texas Rising Star - Oil and Gas, Texas Monthly Magazine

2005

Texas Rising Star - Oil and Gas, Texas Monthly Magazine

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Deputy General Counsel, Seneca Resources Corporation

2010 - Present

Attorney, Watt, Beckworth, Thompson & Henneman, L.L.P.

2008 - 2010

Attorney, Perdue & Kidd, LLP

2000 - 2008

Attorney, Vinson & Elkins, LLP

Associations

2006 - Present

Texas Bar Foundation

Member

2002 - Present

Oil, Gas & Energy Resources Law Section, State Bar of Texas

Member

2000 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Smith, et. al. v. Kodiak Resources & BBC Operating

Declaratory Judgment terminating subject leases.

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Education

2010

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

2000

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor, summa cum laude

1997

University of Texas, Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Texas Bar Advanced Civil Trial Seminar

Modern Trends in Oil & Gas Litigation

2010

36th Annual Ernest E. Smith Oil, Gas & Mineral law Seminar

Lease Savings Clauses and Equitable Doctrines

2009

South Texas College of Law Energy Institute

Discovery Rule in Oil & Gas Litigation

Publications

2010

36th Annual Ernest Smith Oil, Gas & Mineral Seminar Lease Savings Clauses and Equitable Doctrines

2010

Texas Bar Advanced Civil Trial Seminar Modern Trends in Oil & Gas Litigation

2009

Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section Report, Vol. 34, No. 1 (Sept. 2009) "The Discovery Rule Ten Years After HECI v. Neel - Does it Apply to Oil & Gas Claims?",

Languages

English

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