Department profile
Crowe & Dunlevy, a Professional Corporation

Energy & Natural Resources

USA Guide 2026 : Oklahoma


Crowe & Dunlevy, a Professional Corporation

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About

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The Crowe & Dunlevy Energy, Environmental & Natural Resources Practice Group is a full-service energy and natural resources team with a very deep bench of energy lawyers, and with an emphasis on litigation. The Energy Group handles matters involving all aspects of the oil and gas industry, from the wellhead (upstream) through midstream (gathering and treating) through downstream (processing and refining). The Energy Group also handles administrative and regulatory proceedings and hearings before the government agencies which regulate the industry, including the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. In addition to handling all types of energy-related litigation, including national and state-wide class actions and multi-district litigation in federal court, the team also includes energy transactional lawyers who handle the negotiation and drafting of all types of energy-related agreements, including mergers and acquisitions and purchase and sale agreements. We understand the unique needs of the energy industry and recognize the importance of incorporating corporate philosophies and policies into our legal representation.

Industries (14)

  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Chemicals
  • Construction & Materials
  • Energy
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Forestry & Paper
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Mining & Metals
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources - Oklahoma

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Crowe & Dunlevy is highly reputed for its handling of key litigation mandates, including royalty payment, title and fracking-related disputes for energy sector clients. The law firm also provides extensive transactional support, particularly on wind projects. The team is equipped to advise on joint developments and other agreements and attracts an impressive roster of national and global energy companies, advising on Oklahoma-based mandates and those further afield.

Work Highlights

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  • Crowe & Dunlevy represented H&P Investments in joint interest accounting disputes involving 200 oil and gas wells.

Strengths

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  • Crowe & Dunlevy is my preference; easy to work with, effective in its processes and it's an easy call to make to work with the firm.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentUSA
  • Crowe & Dunlevy is very experienced and knowledgeable.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentUSA
  • The firm is good at helping us analyze our risk and mitigate our risk.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentUSA
  • It is a great team with lots of experience and good dialogue. The team is very prompt on responses and works through every issue.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentUSA
  • The firm is consistently responsive to client requests and acts in a timely manner, which enhances the effectiveness of its representation.

    Energy & Natural Resources respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Dale E Cottingham
    Band 3Dale E Cottingham

    Dale E Cottingham

    Dale Cottingham is known for his ability to handle complex energy and natural resources disputes, including earthquake litigation and gas-related concerns. This is bolstered by his expertise in environmental law and his in-depth understanding of groundwater pollution.
    • Dale Cottingham is very knowledgeable and a very nice gentleman.

      Energy & Natural Resources respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Crowe & Dunlevy, a Professional Corporation (1)

Oklahoma

Members

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  • Anthony Hendricks

  • Scott Butcher

  • Christopher M. Staine

  • Evan G.E. Vincent

  • Michael J. Gibbens

  • Donald Shandy

    Head of Department

  • Mark Walker

    Head of Department

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