Oil and Gas Litigation

Ward, Smith & Hill provides extensive experience in oil and gas-related disputes, oil field accidents, mineral rights claims, and other oil and gas litigation. We’ve represented operators, working interest owners, mineral interest owners, royalty owners, lessors, lessees, and service companies, helping them resolve legal disputes regarding many aspects of the oil and gas business, including:

• Contract Disputes and Breach of Contract Claims – including service agreement disputes, operating agreement disputes, lease disputes, and mineral rights disputes
• Property Damage Claims – including well and surface damage claims, reservoir damage claims, lost or diminished production, reasonable use issues, and contamination and pollution claims
• Texas Mineral Rights – including mineral ownership, deeded conveyances, mineral rights disputes, royalty disputes, and other litigation involving Texas mineral rights

The attorneys at Ward, Smith & Hill have specific trial experience in oil and gas litigation. While oil and gas cases frequently are resolved without a courtroom trial, we have the track record and ability to successfully present oil and gas disputes to a judge or jury if the case requires. If you are involved in a Texas oil and gas dispute or litigation, trust a law firm with experience and a proven track record.