Hard Skills
ExpertTitle Abstracting and Chain of Title AnalysisThe process of searching and interpreting public land records to establish a continuous ownership history of mineral and surface rights.
IntermediateOil and Gas Lease ManagementDrafting, reviewing, and maintaining lease agreements, including tracking expiration dates and payment obligations like delay rentals.
AdvancedDivision Order AnalysisCalculating and verifying the proportionate distribution of proceeds from oil and gas production based on ownership interests.
AdvancedDue Diligence CoordinationThe systematic review of land and legal records during acquisitions or divestitures to assess value and identify liabilities.
IntermediateRegulatory Filing and ComplianceNavigating and completing required documentation for state and federal energy agencies, such as drilling permits and production reports.
AdvancedCurative Document PreparationIdentifying and resolving defects in title ownership through instruments such as affidavits of heirship, stipulations, or releases.