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Laredo Oil and Gas Litigation - Expert Attorneys Assisting Landowners in South Texas

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Drilling for oil or gas is a financial boon for many landowners in Laredo, Texas, but the details of lease agreements, land rights, and royalties can be complicated. Hiring a lawyer is the best way to protect your rights as a landowner.

Our team of South Texas lawyers at Carabin Shaw readily assists Laredo landowners in their efforts to maintain property rights and financial contracts with oil companies. We know the laws regarding Texas oil and gas exploration and production, and we will make sure that the law is upheld to protect you and your property from exploitation or negligence.

Oil and Gas Lease Agreements in South Texas

As a property owner looking to extract oil in South Texas, you can legally drill if you own the mineral rights to the land. Some landowners have surface rights only, and another party owns the mineral rights. This can be the first point of conflict regarding oil and gas extraction, as in Texas, the owner of the mineral estate is dominant. Drilling wells, roads, and pipelines can drastically alter the surface, which may harm the surface estate owner’s interest.

Whether or not the mineral estate owner also owns the surface estate, he or she can lease mineral rights to an oil company for production. In the lease agreements, the person leasing the mineral interests is the lessor, and the oil company is the lessee. The lessor receives a percentage of the value of the oil in royalties. Laredo oil and gas lawyers can help mineral rights holders to maximize their oil income.

At Carabin Shaw, we can help you with your oil and gas agreement regardless of your lessee, lessor, or surface estate owner status. Read our client reviews that reveal our expertise and commitment to protecting our clients’ assets.

Common Disputes in Laredo Oil and Gas Litigation

Landowners should not rush into a lease agreement at the behest of an oil company that promises quick cash for the cost of a signature. Hiring a lawyer to negotiate the terms of the lease allows for careful consideration of the royalties and potential surface damage. A well-executed lease can help landowners to avoid the following conflicts:

  • Property damage: Laredo oil and gas litigation often involves suing for property damage, including harm done to crops, fences, or water supplies.
  • Nonpayment: Mineral rights holders and lessees may have disputes over royalty percentages, deductions, payment timelines, or other royalty details.
  • Environmental concerns: The destruction of wildlife habitats, groundwater contamination, dust, and greenhouse gas emissions may cause oil and gas complaints, which the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) investigates.

An oil and gas lease agreement is a legal contract, and drilling operations must adhere to oil and gas laws in Texas. When one party breaches the contract, they may be subject to legal ramifications, including compensation following a lawsuit. Carabin Shaw offers our services on a contingency-fee basis, so you can seek legal help with no upfront costs. No money is owed unless we win your case.

Fair Compensation for Oil and Gas Property Damage

Landowners with only surface ownership may suffer significantly from the harm done to their property during the oil and gas production process. While mineral rights outrank surface rights, they do not negate them. Hiring an attorney can help you understand your rights and fight for compensation for property damage.

Landowners may not have a lot of say in the oil production process if they aren’t the lessor. Contacting Laredo TX attorneys as soon as possible is advisable, as an experienced legal team can help you prepare to protect your rights and collect evidence of damages, regulatory offenses (such as water contamination), or breaches of contract during production.

Fighting for Royalties in Gas and Oil Production in South Texas | Call Top Laredo Attorneys at Carabin Shaw & Schedule Your Free Case Evaluation

Don’t neglect your rights as a lessor or surface owner in oil and gas production. If the oil company isn’t respecting land rights or paying agreed-upon royalties, you need legal assistance.

Call the oil and gas attorneys at Carabin Shaw toll-free at 800-862-1260 for a free consultation. We have English- AND Spanish-speaking staff who can help you to retain your rights or seek compensation for your losses. Someone is available to speak with you 24/7.

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