About

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Onshore or offshore, domestic or international, we have the experience to handle any oil and gas dispute. We can provide an early risk assessment to avoid litigation, successfully argue to an appellate court, and anything in between. Our ability to find the right solution comes from a keen understanding of the oil and gas industry and our team’s dedication to excellent client service.

Led by Chambers USA ranked attorneys with decades of experience handling complex high-end commercial litigation, our team members knows how to navigate intricate legal issues and are frequently hired to help turn around and/or try cases that suffered setbacks. Haynes Boone’s core teamwork philosophy also means our oil and gas clients gain immediate access to attorneys that best fit their needs.

Our clients include the largest publicly traded corporations, independent producers (including international oil company “majors”), individuals, operators, non-operators, buyers and sellers of oil and gas properties, lenders and borrowers, and oilfield service companies of every kind.

Chambers Review

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Oil & Gas Litigation - USA - Nationwide

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Haynes and Boone, LLP is a respected Texas firm recognized for representing large energy companies in high-stakes litigation. It deftly handles royalty class actions, breach of contract disputes and other contentious issues arising in the exploration and production sector.

Work Highlights

  • Haynes and Boone, LLP successfully acted for Marathon Oil Company in the jury trial and subsequent appeal against Koch Energy in a force majeure case arising from Winter Storm Uri.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Craig Stahl
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Craig Stahl
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Band 1
Craig Stahl is an experienced trial lawyer capable of assisting clients with the full spectrum of upstream oil and gas disputes, including class actions and multidistrict litigation concerning royalty payments and lease rights.

Craig Stahl is a great advocate in front of judges; he's a very seasoned trial lawyer.

Craig is respected as a top attorney in this space.

We greatly value Craig's advice and strategy. He is one of the sharpest attorneys we have ever worked with.

David Ammons
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David Ammons
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Band 2
David Ammons has a strong litigation practice with expertise in the oil and gas space. His experience includes lease and royalty disputes.

David Ammons is a tremendous technical lawyer.

David is an expert. He is a go-to for midstream issues.

D.J. Beaty
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D.J. Beaty
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Band 3

D.J. Beaty of Haynes and Boone LLP is a go-to for clients seeking representation in litigation relating to the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry.

D.J. Beaty is thoughtful, thorough and balances academic legal advice with practical guidance, which ultimately produces very sophisticated advice.

D.J. is detail-oriented, knowledgeable of the practice area and responsive.

Not only is D.J. Beaty great with clients, he is phenomenal in the courtroom. His ability to explain complex information and his connection with jury members is unmatched.

Garrett Martin
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Garrett Martin
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Band 3

Garrett Martin is a partner with experience across an array of litigation in the oil and gas sector. He advises clients engaged in both the upstream and midstream sectors.

Garrett has very good client service skills.

Garrett is excellent. He is a good strategic thinker, and he's detailed in both his thinking and work product.

Ranked Lawyers at
Haynes and Boone, LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Oil & Gas Litigation

Craig Stahl
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Craig Stahl
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Band 1
David Ammons
2
David Ammons
2
Band 2
D.J. Beaty
3
D.J. Beaty
3
Band 3
Garrett Martin
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Garrett Martin
3
Band 3

Members

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