QSCL's sophisticated oil and gas practice focuses primarily on upstream transactions and litigation matters. Our experience guarantees efficiently insightful analysis, clear client communication, and superior strategic planning. We handle transactions varying from due diligence, title curative, purchase and sale, energy finance, startup issues and investment vehicles, joint development, and leasing. We have also litigated and arbitrated oil and gas disputes in federal and state courts or arbitrations throughout Texas and Louisiana, on matters as diverse as: federal preemption and takings; environmental compliance; pipeline construction, regulation, condemnation and operations; gas gathering and refining; contract enforcement; lease termination and interpretation; landowner disputes; royalties; heirship; adverse possession; ancient deeds; disgruntled investors; and joint operations. Our diverse clientele includes independent oil and gas producers as well as surface and mineral owners. One of our shareholders is an editor on the American Bar Association's Energy Litigation Journal.

Our Oil and Gas Attorneys:

Martin P. Averill
Arthur F. Selander
Clark B. Will