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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 37 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.

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Recent Answers from David B. McCall

2012-05-16 DAWSON COUNTY MINERAL RIGHTS:

Jerry, do you have a property description.  If so, send to me at davidbmccall@gmail.com and I will see if u can figure out what's happening with the property. Also, any heirship information you can provide

2012-04-20 ratification:

Hello Bill.  I would have to read the court opinion to have much insight into how the court handled your lease issues. I would also have to look at your specific lease terms.  I don't think it would be

2012-04-16 surface estate claim to near surface minerals:

Hello.  I don't think you need to file anything to have your rights protected.  The best advice I can give you is for you to contact an attorney familiar with this area of the law to make sure your rights

2012-04-04 Higher Prices:

Hello Don.  The highest I have heard for un-leased minerals is $4500.  I am sure that these minerals were in a good location.  I have heard of people asking as high as $10,000 per acre but I have not heard

2012-03-24 Transfer of Mineral Rights:

Hello Don.  Your mother's mineral and royalty rights can be easily transferred to you by a deed. You can have a lawyer draft the deed for you, which is recommended, or you can do it yourself.  An example

 

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