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David B. McCall

U.S.

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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.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Ali	10/20/09	10	10	10	10
Ali	10/19/09	10	10	10	10
J.R. Ritchey	10/12/09	10	10	10	10
Walter	10/09/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks for your quick and informative response .....
Mary	10/09/09	10	10	10	10	Very helpful, prompt response.

Recent Answers from David B. McCall

2009-11-09 unrecorded oil lease:

Hello Billy. I don't know what state you are in, but no, I don't think you are dead! You do need an attorney to assist you in this matter, however, and I urge you to get one to review your rights. Your

2009-10-20 quit claim deeds for Texas:

Hello JD. Depending on how the rest of the conveyance is worded, a quitclaim conveying all of the grantor's interest in a county or counties, or even the state of Texas is valid and effective as a conveyance

2009-10-05 NPR Lease:

Hello. Yes, I have seen NPRI leases and they are more common than you might think. While the NPRI is a non possessory interest, it is a real property interest in most states and is part of the "bundle

2009-10-02 montague county:

Hello Debbie. I think with a little work you can find most of the answers to your questions online. I would start by going to the Texas Railroad Commission Website at http://www.rrc.state.tx.us/. On

2009-10-01 Sale of minimally producing gas well:

Hello Mary. There are companies who might be interested in looking into your situation and perhaps taking the property off your hands. If you are interested, enmal your contact information at davidbmccall@gmail

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