# Doddridge County, WV - Oil & Gas Discussion archives
**URL:** https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1444
**Category:** Doddridge County, WV
**Created:** [May 28, 2011, 6:31pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1444 "2011-05-28T18:31:45Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@mjm15](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mjm15)
#### Post date: [May 2, 2012, 1:09pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1444/221 "2012-05-02T13:09:00Z")
My property is located in Doddridge County and she is located in West Union.
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### Author:  [@mjm15](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/mjm15)
#### Post date: [May 2, 2012, 10:57am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1444/222 "2012-05-02T10:57:00Z")
I have acquired Cynthia Loomis to represent me. Initial consultation was $150 for an hour. # is 304-873-4350
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### Author:  [@Arnold\_L\_Stuart](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Arnold_L_Stuart)
#### Post date: [May 2, 2012, 1:27pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1444/223 "2012-05-02T13:27:00Z")
Thanks Messina, I have also contacted their Law Office.
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### Author:  [@ROBERT\_WILSON](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ROBERT_WILSON)
#### Post date: [May 2, 2012, 7:41am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1444/224 "2012-05-02T07:41:00Z")
I need an O & G lawyer. Has anyone contracted one and if so, what is the going fee to review a modification of a lease to include pooling? Thanks.
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### Author:  [@Arnold\_L\_Stuart](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Arnold_L_Stuart)
#### Post date: [May 2, 2012, 12:45pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1444/225 "2012-05-02T12:45:00Z")
Messina: What County are you in, and what City is Cynthia Loomis in?
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### Author:  [@ROBERT\_WILSON](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ROBERT_WILSON)
#### Post date: [May 3, 2012, 6:15am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1444/226 "2012-05-03T06:15:00Z")
Thank you Messina, I will call Ms. Loomis today. I now live in Florida and will have to set aside time to come back to West Virginia to see a lawyer, Mr. Spencer, and the Antero people and my grandparents’ property. I bet things have changed. The last time I was in West Virginia was over 50 years ago. The property is located somewhere on Arnolds Creek.
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### Author:  [@Arnold\_L\_Stuart](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Arnold_L_Stuart)
#### Post date: [May 3, 2012, 4:22pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1444/227 "2012-05-03T16:22:00Z")
Robert: I also live out of state (Utah). Went back to West Union two years ago before all the activity started; the town was quiet. Trying to match info on new leases with tax statements is almost impossible. I also have deeds but some date back to 1909, so no coordinates, just marker references such as steel poles, a large oak tree, or mulberry plant—not feet or yards but poles. I have signed several leases near Arnold’s Creek, but really can’t get exact location of some of them. I do believe the only way to find out for sure is to go to the Courthouse and go through the deed books. Good luck with your lease.
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### Author:  [@ROBERT\_WILSON](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ROBERT_WILSON)
#### Post date: [May 4, 2012, 4:50am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1444/228 "2012-05-04T04:50:00Z")
Thanks Eleanor, I will try to find Mr. Leon’s phone number and give him a call.
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### Author:  [@Eleanor\_Davis\_Casler](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Eleanor_Davis_Casler)
#### Post date: [May 3, 2012, 8:25am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1444/229 "2012-05-03T08:25:00Z")
Hello to all, I am currently negotiating a lease with Anterio Resources and have contacted a lawyer, Mr. William J. Leon, LC. All reports are that Anterio Resources are good to work with.
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### Author:  [@ROBERT\_WILSON](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/ROBERT_WILSON)
#### Post date: [May 3, 2012, 6:43am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1444/230 "2012-05-03T06:43:00Z")
Thank you Arnold, the lease my grandparents signed was back in 1960. As far as I know, the local independent oil driller was Mr. Spencer. The lease states 5 years but I think as long as the old wells (5-7) are producing (a drop a day), the lease is still in force. My last quarterly royalty check for 5-7 wells (1/8th interest) was $20. The landowners get free gas up to 200,000 cubic feet per year.
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### Author:  [@Eleanor\_Davis\_Casler](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Eleanor_Davis_Casler)
#### Post date: [May 4, 2012, 12:00pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1444/231 "2012-05-04T12:00:00Z")
Hello Robert, Mr. Jay Leon’s phone number as listed is 304-554-3880. He is located in Morgantown, West Virginia. You can, if you wish, let him know I recommended him to you. Eleanor
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### Author:  [@Arnold\_L\_Stuart](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Arnold_L_Stuart)
#### Post date: [June 14, 2012, 9:11am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1444/232 "2012-06-14T09:11:00Z")
Haven’t heard from anyone from Doddridge in more than a month, come on share the wealth. I have signed a couple of leases from Antero Resources in the New Milton District and others are pending. Without sharing, we will never know how to negotiate a lease, so let’s hear from you.
Arnold
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### Author:  [@Kyle\_Nuttall](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kyle_Nuttall)
#### Post date: [July 20, 2012, 3:24pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1444/233 "2012-07-20T15:24:00Z")
I was a landman for four years and am an attorney working for the surface and mineral owners now. Just a few things I noticed reading through the comments on this group. 1) When a landman contacts you requesting you sign a lease, they should be able to get their hands on a map and send a copy to you. Just ask. 2) I’ve recently seen a couple leases from Antero in Doddridge and Harrison Counties. They’re offering around 14-15% for the royalty and $1500/acre for the signing bonus. It never hurts to ask for more.
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### Author:  [@Arnold\_L\_Stuart](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Arnold_L_Stuart)
#### Post date: [July 30, 2012, 1:33pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1444/234 "2012-07-30T13:33:00Z")
Just seen this on another forum (exciting). We need more input so we know how to negotiate. Tyler County, West Virginia.
Hi everybody, I was talking with a man who just signed a lease with Stone Energy for $3100.00 per acre and 18 3/4% and no deductions. He had a group of 450 acres on the Conaway Lake side of Middlebourne. Chesapeake offered him $1000.00 per acre and 18%. Triad Hunter didn’t want to talk. Hope this helps someone. Have a good day.
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### Author:  [@JoieFromDoddridge](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/JoieFromDoddridge)
#### Post date: [September 13, 2012, 5:22pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1444/235 "2012-09-13T17:22:00Z")
My husband and I have 27% mineral interest on a tract of land in Doddridge. We signed a lease with Antero for $1800 per acre and 17% on the production. Antero called today and we were informed that our bonus check is on its way via FedEx!! YAY!!
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### Author:  [@JoieFromDoddridge](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/JoieFromDoddridge)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2012, 11:22am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1444/236 "2012-09-14T11:22:00Z")
Is there anyone out there that has had a land agent “freelancing” approach you to get you to sign a lease? His name is Chad Swiger??
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### Author:  [@Keely\_Carabin](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Keely_Carabin)
#### Post date: [September 15, 2012, 3:06am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1444/237 "2012-09-15T03:06:00Z")
Just signed a lease with Antero for mineral rights in Doddridge. $1,700 per and 16% gross.
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### Author:  [@Kyle\_Nuttall](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kyle_Nuttall)
#### Post date: [October 10, 2012, 11:51pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1444/238 "2012-10-10T23:51:00Z")
Hi Garry, You can ask for lots more on the bonus. The post before you signed with Antero at $1,700/acre. That’s a huge difference. You should ask for 3/16 royalty, no deductions. You likely won’t get 3/16, but you’ll set a negotiating point. Just off the top of my head, you should ask for No Warranty of Title, Indemnification, no storage, no coal bed methane, and a Pugh clause. If you own surface, ask for no surface operations. You’ll probably get most of those, and maybe all if you have a large interest. Best of luck.
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### Author:  [@garry\_hawkins](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/garry_hawkins)
#### Post date: [October 10, 2012, 10:58pm UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1444/239 "2012-10-10T22:58:00Z")
Hi everyone I am the newest member. I am looking at a lease agreement sent to me by EQT Production Co. They want to pay $400.00 per acre bonus.
The property is on Beverlin Fork close to Centerpoint off Rt. 23.
Anyone have any suggestions?
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### Author:  [@Kyle\_Nuttall](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/u/Kyle_Nuttall)
#### Post date: [October 12, 2012, 9:41am UTC](https://www.mineralrightsforum.com/t/doddridge-county-wv-oil-gas-discussion-archives/1444/240 "2012-10-12T09:41:00Z")
Sure thing. I’m an attorney working in oil and gas, and worked as a landman for four years. I figure I should share some of the wealth of knowledge I’ve accumulated. Best of luck.
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