Best Lawyers in America for Oil and Gas Law
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Matt Smith is a commercial litigator based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he practices with Kean Miller . He represents businesses in complex litigation involving tens to hundreds of millions of dollars in dispute in Louisiana state and federal courts, as well as on appeal. Matt focuses on helping clients understand the legal, regulatory, and business risks and opportunities that inform critical decision-making throughout high-stakes litigation. Matt’s practice includes Commercial Lit...
Matthew Lee has worked with small, medium and large oil and gas companies in certain phases of the energy and oil and gas industry, primarily focusing on title work. He has worked on litigation of landowner and royally owners’ demands, matters involving gas contracts, oil, gas and mineral leases, development of oil and gas leases and title issues, and disputes concerning environmental damages to property. He has worked in insurance defense litigation and a variety of corporate defense l...
Brandon G. Pang is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law. Brandon G., who practices law in Shreveport, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brandon G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jillian Borreson is an associate in the firm's Oil & Gas/Energy section. Her practice focuses on litigation and transactional matters involving the oil and gas and energy industries. Jillian represents oil and gas operators, landowners, mineral and royalty owners, and surface developers in a range of matters related to Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law. Her experience includes work involving real estate transactions, oil and gas leases, surface use agreements, water use and disposal agreemen...
Graham Valenta is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Oil and Gas Law. Graham, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Graham is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ryan Telep is a litigation attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana with Kean Miller . His practice focuses on complex disputes involving offshore energy, maritime operations, and commercial matters. Ryan represents businesses and insurers in state and federal courts across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, providing strategic guidance through all phases of litigation. Ryan’s practice includes Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, and Oil and Gas Law. He works with companies involved in off...
Heriberto Montalvo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Oil and Gas Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Heriberto, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Heriberto is held by other top lawyers in the same geograph...
Julie Shelton is an associate in the firm's Oil & Gas/Energy practice group, where she handles both high-stakes litigation and complex transactions. She protects the interests of a diverse client base, advising producers, operators, mineral buyers, and landowners on critical industry disputes, including lease terminations, post-production cost calculations, and royalty discrepancies. Julie earned her J.D., magna cum laude , from Texas Tech University School of Law, where she completed an ...
Marc Mignault is a member of the Bowles Rice Energy Group and is leading the Bowles Rice Nuclear Energy Team. Marc focuses his practice on the potential for nuclear energy in West Virginia and Appalachia, lobbying on behalf of nuclear energy and alternative fuels, energy litigation, business litigation, and related matters. He is a Super Lawyers ® Rising Star, recognized as a Top-Rated Energy Attorney in West Virginia. Marc has represented clients before Circuit Courts, the Supreme Court ...
Michael P. Whaley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law. Michael P., who practices law in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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