Best Lawyers in America for Oil and Gas Law
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Chris Peyton advises clients on a wide range of mineral and mineral-adjacent matters, with a focus on Oil and Gas Law . Based in Lafayette, Louisiana, he works with energy companies and business clients across Louisiana and the Gulf Coast through his practice at Kean Miller . His work includes counseling on upstream oil and gas operations, mineral title matters, unitization, regulatory compliance, and carbon sequestration projects, as well as providing practical operational guidance to oil an...
Conor Harvey is a highly motivated, creative, and seasoned lawyer, with a level of courtroom experience usually found in lawyers far more senior. He has significant appellate skills, deep knowledge of the Texas Supreme Court, and outstanding analytical and writing abilities. Mr. Harvey brings keen insights and innovative legal arguments to all of his cases. As an appellate practitioner, he has counseled clients at every level of the Texas and federal justice systems. Mr. Harvey has handled ev...
Rachel S. Day is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Insurance Law and Oil and Gas Law. Rachel S., who practices law in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rachel S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
Erik Bergenthal is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction and Oil and Gas Law. Erik, who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Erik is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ryan S. Welsch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Oil and Gas Law and Real Estate Law. Ryan S., who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andrew P. Mintz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Oil and Gas Law. Andrew P., 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 Andrew P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brendan Hughes blends environmental expertise with legal acumen, focusing his practice on environmental, insurance, construction, property, and maritime matters. Clients rely on him for insight into both complex details and the broader implications of each case. Before law, Brendan worked as a senior environmental scientist on projects for the U.S. EPA, U.S. Air Force, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, and major oil and gas companies, managing contamination, hazardous waste, and oil ...
Josh engages in the representation of oil and gas companies, including both operating and non-operating entities, and intra- and interstate transportation providers, in all areas of energy litigation, including royalty calculation, midstream cost disputes, contract disputes, and environmental damages. He represents municipal organizations in areas including regulatory compliance, zoning, intergovernmental relations, and contract negotiation. Josh has represented a working interest owner in co...
Brittany M. Pemberton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental, Natural Resources Law and Oil and Gas Law. Brittany M., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brittany M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nirav N. Patel focuses his practice on oil, gas and energy litigation and transactions. His litigation practice includes claims and disputes related to termination of oil and gas leases, post-production costs, royalty underpayment, joint operating agreements, and purchase and sale agreements. Mr. Patel also represents clients in title disputes involving mineral and royalty interests, including litigation involving fixed versus floating royalty interests, adverse possession, and deed reformati...
Patrick K. Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Oil and Gas Law. Patrick K., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ross Sutherland is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law. Ross, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ross is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Mary Catherine Joiner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Natural Resources Law and Oil and Gas Law. Mary Catherine, who practices law in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mary Catherine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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