oil field workers
oil field workers

Lubbock Office:
12405 Quaker Avenue
Lubbock, Texas 79424
P: 806-412-6000
P: 432-618-0118
F: 806-412-6010
Hours: M-F: 9am-5pm

Martindale-Hubbell Awards

OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY

Our attorneys have experience representing working interest owners, land and mineral owners, as well as variety of oilfield service companies in oil and gas contract, mineral lien, service contract, and general business and employment matters, including the recent deluge of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime claims launched against the oilfield service industry.

FAQ

Do Lubbock-area landowners deal with oil and gas leases?

Yes — while Lubbock itself is less drilling-active than the Permian Basin, many South Plains landowners hold mineral interests or lease agreements tied to nearby or legacy production, and the same lease-review principles apply: royalty clauses, pooling provisions, and post-production cost deductions carry significant financial impact.

What's the difference between surface rights and mineral rights in Texas?

Surface and mineral rights can be owned separately, and the mineral estate is generally "dominant" — meaning the mineral owner can use the surface reasonably to access oil and gas beneath it.