Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP - Midland, TX

Premier Energy and Business Law Counsel in the Permian Basin

Operating at the epicenter of America's energy capital requires sophisticated legal counsel that understands the unique commercial realities of West Texas. Located at 500 West Illinois Avenue in Midland, the regional office of Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP provides comprehensive legal counsel to energy pioneers, financial institutions, private investors, and expanding enterprises throughout the Permian Basin and across the United States. Guided by partner in charge William B. Burford, a former chair of the Oil, Gas, and Energy Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas, the Midland legal team delivers unmatched depth in title examination, asset transactions, and high-stakes courtroom litigation.

Comprehensive Oil and Gas Transactions and Title Examination

The intricacies of energy law demand meticulous drafting, comprehensive due diligence, and seasoned negotiation skills. Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP represents upstream exploration and production companies, midstream operators, mineral owners, and energy financiers in multi-million-dollar transactions. When you need to hire an attorney with deep industry knowledge, the firm offers comprehensive capabilities across energy transactions:

• Oil and gas title examination: Rendering drilling title opinions, division order title opinions, and acquisition title opinions across complex Permian Basin mineral tracts.
• Asset purchases and sales: Structuring farmout agreements, purchase and sale agreements, joint operating agreements, and master service contracts.
• Midstream and pipeline infrastructure: Negotiating transportation, gathering, processing, and storage contracts for energy commodities.
• Surface use and mineral rights: Resolving surface access agreements, subsurface easements, environmental liability allocations, and accommodation disputes.
• Regulatory compliance: Guiding operators through Texas Railroad Commission proceedings, permitting standards, and environmental law regulations.

High-Stakes Commercial Litigation and Energy Disputes

When commercial conflicts threaten financial viability or project development, Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP provides formidable trial and appellate representation. The firm's litigators handle sophisticated business litigation disputes involving joint operating covenants, drainage claims, lease termination controversies, breach of fiduciary duties, and royalty underpayment actions. Backed by fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers and attorneys recognized among the Best Lawyers in America, the Midland team approaches complex courtroom disputes with battle-tested trial strategy.

Corporate Law, Real Estate, and Wealth Preservation

Beyond energy ventures, Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP serves as trusted outside counsel across business and real estate matters. The firm counsels regional corporations and family enterprises on business formation, contract drafting, commercial real estate acquisitions, and secured financing. Furthermore, the firm's attorneys coordinate with dedicated wealth preservation teams to craft sophisticated estate planning instruments and manage trust administration for high-net-worth families.

Why Partner with Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP"

With more than 160 attorneys firmwide, Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP combines the personalized accessibility of a Midland office with the vast legal resources of a premier Texas institution. Whether structuring a landmark Permian Basin energy merger or defending corporate assets in federal court, clients receive extraordinary advocacy. If your company needs to find a lawyer with elite commercial experience, contact the Midland office of Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP today.