Mineral lawyers

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I am in need of a lawer

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Do you want to narrow that down? state, problem?

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You can observe qualified professionals (often with localized expertise) who provide services to mineral owners right here on The Mineral Rights Forum. You will notice them in 3 different places on the site:

  • in display image ads and text links on site

  • in our Mineral Services Directory in the main navigation bar above. These are arranged by professional discipline.

  • look for posts with blue text and a blue badge on their avatar (photo). This distinguishes a Business Member. See their Business Profile for the services they offer.

These practitioners are often able to provide specific (and often localized) services that meet your needs.

The Mineral Rights Forum Administration

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You probably need an attorney in the state where your minerals are if you have a mineral question. Several have been mentioned on the forum depending upon the state. There are several in the Directories tab above. You can also hunt in the correct state through the bar association and specialty area.

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1. Title and Ownership Issues

If you are dealing with “clouded” title or missing heirs, you likely need a practitioner with a concentrated practice in:

  • Probate and Affidavits of Heirship: Ensuring the chain of title is legally passed to the current generation.

  • Quiet Title Actions: Utilizing judicial proceedings to establish clear ownership against competing claims.

2. Transactional and Leasing Matters

Before signing a lease or a purchase and sale agreement (PSA), many owners seek counsel with extensive practice in:

  • Lease Negotiations: Moving beyond the “standard” form to include specific protections like depth clauses and gross proceeds language.

  • Surface Use Agreements: Protecting the land itself if drilling operations are occurring on-site.

3. Litigation and Royalty Disputes

If the minerals are already producing but there is a conflict, you may require a firm with a background in:

  • Royalty Audits: Investigating whether post-production costs are being improperly deducted.

  • Suspended Funds: Resolving issues with operators who have placed proceeds in “suspense” due to technical or legal errors.

Professional Standards

When vetting counsel, look for those recognized by their peers for legal ability and ethical standards. For instance, an AV Preeminent rating is a significant credential; AV Preeminent is a certification mark of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies.

This post is not legal, tax or investment advice. Reading or responding to this post does not create an attorney/client relationship.

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What is the attorney specialty requirements for an attorney to request producer suspended royalties from 1981 to 1988?

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If royalties are that old, they may have already been sent to the state treasurer’s office in the state where they are located. Have you searched there under the name of the person that held the minerals at that time?

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