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Expertise
Questions regarding oil and gas exploration and production, the operation and management of oil and gas producing properties, and questions related to mineral ownership, title problems, and oil and gas leases.
Experience in the area
I am Board Certified in Oil, Gas and Mineral Law in the state of Texas. I have more than 34 years of experience in the industry as both an in house attorney for major oil companies and as a partner in oil and gas firms. I am also a mineral owner and receive royalties from oil and gas production. I have extensive title examination experience, and have represented clients in many administrative and court proceedings.
Organizations
State Bar of Texas, Texas Bar Foundation, and Austin Bar Foundation.
Publications
Various state bar seminars on Oil and Gas matters.
Education/Credentials
I have a business degree in marketing from McMurry University, 1971, and a JD degree from Texas Tech University in 1974, where I graduated 17th in my class. Board Certified in Oil, Gas and Mineral Law in 1986.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| Terry | 03/09/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| barbara selldin | 03/09/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| David | 03/01/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | David, Thank you for your attntion to ..... |
| Barbara | 02/25/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Joe | 02/25/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you David. Indeed the Marcaellus and ..... |
Recent Answers from David B. McCall
2010-02-25 consent/non consent on cash calls:
Hello Patricia. If you have a typical joint operating agreement, and if there are no special provisions in the agreement regarding the forfeiture of your interest for failure to consent to subsequent operations
2010-02-23 Valuation for sale of mineral property:
Hello David. I have submitted your information to a friend of mine who has agreed to look at your minerals. I hope to hear from him soon. If you would like to call him directly his name is Cliff Hair
2010-02-21 chambers county, texas oil lease question:
Hello Diane. Texas Railroad Commission records indicate that there is a decent amount of activity in Chambers County but it doesnt appear ot be frantic at all. My information on leasing rates in Chambers
2010-02-20 Pooling declaration vs individual leases:
Hello Joe. I tend to agree with you and your interpretation of these provisions. We have had a similar case in Texas where a shale well was not fracked and the court held that it was not capable of production
2010-02-19 buying production:
Hello David. Auctions are a good place to start looking for production. If there are any oil and gas associations in your area in which you can network and keep your ear to the ground those are helpful
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