Texas Oil & Gas Law Fundamentals: Preparing and Reviewing Title Opinions

Title opinions vary widely between law firms because of the drafting style of the attorneys and the desires of the clients. Because vast amounts of land in Texas have bad title, a well written and professional title opinion is regarded almost as a negotiable instrument. Title opinions are routinely sold between landowners and oil companies and can be used as a basis for future title opinions for many decades.  

Join oil and gas law attorney, Josh Stein, as he addresses the types of title opinions, their contents, and common problems that can arise while drafting them.

Learning Objectives:

I.   Avoid potential sources of error in title opinions

II.  Understand how and when to cure title defects

III. Ensuring that all mineral owners are leased