DEPARTMENT PROFILE

Blair & Bondurant, PA

Energy & Natural Resources

3 ranked lawyersBand 1MississippiUSA 2021 View ranking table

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What the team is known for

Market-leading boutique firm, highly recommended for its oil and gas title work and leasing practice. Known for its representation of operators and traditional energy companies before the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board in regulatory matters, including drilling approvals. Also possesses the necessary resources to represent oil and gas clients in major trials and appeals.

Notable practitioners

Eric Patterson is recognized by market commentators as a rising force in Mississippi's oil and gas field. He is particularly noted for his contentious practice, with further expertise in title opinion work.

Si Bondurant is well regarded for his title opinion preparation work in the oil and gas sector, as well as for his regulatory practice in the space generally.

William Blair is renowned for his handling of sophisticated energy disputes as part of his broad litigation practice. He regularly represents oil and gas clients before the Mississippi State Oil and Gas Board and the MDEQ.