Gas And Oil Attorneys
At Schrader Duff Law & Lowe, PLLC, we take pride in being the go-to oil and gas attorneys in Wheeling, West Virginia. We assist business clients across West Virginia with oil and gas issues relating to Marcellus and Utica Shale, including mineral rights, pipeline agreements, leasing, negotiating and reviewing contracts, and mediating and litigating disputes on these issues.
Our firm stands out because of our deep roots in the community and our unwavering commitment to our clients. We are the only small to mid-sized firm left in the area. Our size allows us to maintain a personal connection with our clients that larger firms cannot give. Our clients appreciate being treated like family, not a file number. It is part of our philosophy to put what is best for our clients over our own profits.
Another result of that philosophy is our oil and gas attorneys’ reputation for providing honest and sound advice. You can count on us to tell you the truth, even if it is not. Our firm also serves as local counsel for some of the world’s most prominent law firms. For their efforts, several of our lawyers have been selected for inclusion in the West Virginia Super Lawyers list and Best Lawyers in America.
Our Services
Our experienced oil and gas lawyers offer a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of businesses in the industry. Here is what we can help you with:
- Purchase and sale transactions, both complex and simple, including related financing arrangements
- Leasing and horizontal and vertical development
- Negotiating pipeline easements
- Litigation involving mineral leases, contract preparation, title disputes, lease violations and production obligations
- Royalty disputes and litigation
- Production sharing agreements
- Water Sharing Agreements
- Gas contract litigation and disputes arising from the sale and purchase of oil and gas properties
- Assistance with pipeline approval processes, rights-of-way, permitting, reclamation issues and negotiations with pipeline companies
- Title examinations
- Addressing water issues in the oil and natural gas industry, including evaluation of water guidelines, injection wells, water treatment facilities and proper land application
- Negotiating and drafting documents for joint operations of oil and gas projects, including joint venture, participation and affiliation agreements
- Planning, zoning and other land use matters
- Environmental regulation and compliance
- Property tax issues
Whatever transactional or litigation matter your company is facing, we can advise and represent you through it.
Talk To Our Attorneys About Your Legal Needs
If you need an attorney experienced in gas and oil, contact Schrader Duff Law & Lowe, PLLC, in Wheeling, West Virginia. Call 304-553-0194 to schedule a consultation.
