Best Lawyers in Texas, United States for Energy Law
Laura Lopez Nickerson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Energy Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Laura Lopez practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Laura Lopez Nickerson since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Laura Lopez Nickerson is held by other lawyers.
Madison Young Moore is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Energy Law. Madison, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Madison is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. A trial lawyer with a background in economics, Madison is a systematic problem solver who recognizes the ...
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...
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...
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 ...
Cassie Maneen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Energy Law and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Cassie, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cassie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. A natural trial strategist, Cassie has the instincts, quick wit, and v...
Connell C. Hess is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Energy Law and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Connell C. practices law in Magnolia, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Connell C. Hess since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Connell C. Hess is held by other lawyers.
Ross Sutherland represents clients in Commercial Litigation, Energy Law, and Oil and Gas Law at Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP in Austin, Texas. Before beginning his legal career, Ross built and operated businesses that provided services to South Texas oilfield companies, giving him firsthand insight into the operational and business challenges facing clients in the energy industry. Ross earned his law degree from The University of Texas School of Law, where he served as Chief Articles Ed...
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