Best Lawyers in Texas, United States for Energy Law
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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...
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 ...
Jacob D. Wall is an associate in the firm's Oil & Gas/Energy section, where he advises clients on complex transactional and regulatory matters across the energy sector. He brings strong academic credentials to his practice, having earned his J.D. magna cum laude from the SMU Dedman School of Law, where he served as Associate Managing Editor of the International Law Review . Recognized early in his career, Jacob has been honored by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in the areas of Energy Law and...
Jake McClellan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Energy Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Jake, 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 Jake is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. As the son of an east Texas small business owner, Jake McClellan learned ...
Laura Lopez Nickerson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Energy Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Laura Lopez, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laura Lopez is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Anthony Arguijo is a commercial litigation attorney based in Austin, Texas with Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP . His practice focuses on Commercial Litigation, Energy Law, and Oil and Gas Law , representing oil and gas operators, working interest owners, and service companies in complex disputes across Texas and in appellate proceedings. Anthony has experience handling matters at both the trial and appellate levels. Before entering private practice, he served as a law clerk to judges on t...
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