Background: I began my professional career as an independent landman preparing title runsheets throughout Texas and assisting in the acquisition and divestiture of numerous pipelines and gathering systems.  I used this invaluable experience as the foundation of my legal career in the oil and gas industry, providing my clients with pragmatic and efficient legal assistance.  I have authored hundreds upon hundreds of title opinions of all sorts and drafted and provided analysis on every type of instrument utilized in the industry.  This experience provided a natural extension of my practice into real estate law, estate matters and business formation and transactions.  I strive to provide meticulous, sensible and cost-effective solutions and work product on every matter that crosses my desk.  Call or email me today and let's discuss your legal needs.

Practice Areas:
Oil & Gas/Energy

• Drafting of title opinions
• Drafting/analysis of oil & gas leases, pooling agreements, other related agreements and conveyancing instruments of all kinds
• Mineral/Royalty disputes
• Analysis of pooling and horizontal drilling issues
• Drafting/analysis of PSAs, MSAs, SUAs, ROWs and related agreements
• Outside council assistance
• Due diligence

Real Estate

• Commercial and residential real estate transactions and closings
• Commercial Leases and related Landlord/Tenant matters

General Business

• Entity formation, filings and transactions

Estates

• Analysis and assistance with estate interests and succession
• Drafting of Last Will and Testaments

Education:
University of Texas at Austin (2001) - B.A. in Economics
South Texas College of Law (2004) - Juris Doctorate

Bar Admission:
Texas (2005)

Contact Information:
Phone: 713-239-4000
Email: jfaulk@faulkbarchus.com