Oil & Gas

McGinnis Lochridge’s Oil & Gas Practice Group handles litigation, regulatory matters, and bankruptcy disputes across the full spectrum of upstream, midstream, and downstream issues. We represent major oil and gas companies, independents, and landowners in matters ranging from individual tract claims to nationwide class actions, from regulatory proceedings to complex bankruptcy restructurings.

What distinguishes our practice is the depth of knowledge our attorneys bring to every engagement. Our attorneys have spent careers immersed in the substantive legal and operational complexities of the oil and gas industry — from the interplay of joint operating agreements, farmouts, and development agreements to the practical realities of drilling operations, production accounting, and regulatory compliance. Our clients rely on that knowledge not only in litigation, but as trusted subject matter advisors on the complex legal and operational issues that arise across the life of their oil and gas assets.

That depth of knowledge and experience allows us to advocate powerfully for our clients in the courtroom. We translate complex technical evidence into plain language, develop case strategies grounded in both legal precedent and industry realities, and present issues in ways that resonate with judges and juries. It also equips us to provide the kind of practical, operationally informed advice that clients need when significant assets and business relationships are at stake.

The McGinnis Lochridge Difference

Clients choose McGinnis Lochridge over larger national firms because we deliver something rare: BigLaw sophistication with regional firm responsiveness, efficiency, and trial-readiness. Our partners don’t just oversee your case; they try it themselves. When depositions begin and trial approaches, we don’t farm out the critical work. We show up, prepared and ready to fight.

As your operations evolve, we’re equipped to handle emerging issues too: carbon capture, green hydrogen storage, Railroad Commission regulatory disputes, and the Texas Business Courts. But our foundation remains constant: we understand the business of oil and gas because we’ve built our careers representing the companies that power it.

When you need trusted advisors who will stand with you from the first demand letter through the Texas Supreme Court, call McGinnis Lochridge.

Oil & Gas Practice Group Brochure	Oil & Gas Newsletter
For more information, please see our Oil and Gas Practice Group Brochure.	Our Oil & Gas Newsletter: Producer's Edge provides our clients and contacts with insightful articles and updates regarding recent Texas oil and gas case law, regulatory matters, and other issues relevant to the oil and gas community. View recent publications here.

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