Oliva Gibbs

Oliva Gibbs serves oil and gas companies across the United States. From offices in Columbus, Houston, Lafayette, Midland, and Oklahoma City, the firm represents a wide range of clients – from Fortune 500 integrated oil and gas companies to private equity-backed start-ups and mineral rights companies. Oliva Gibbs' attorneys are licensed in most producing states, including Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Montana, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

The firm’s strength comes from a deeply held belief in providing exceptional legal service to clients. The team is anchored by skilled energy attorneys, former landmen, and lawyers who are board-certified in Oil, Gas, and Mineral Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. The group specializes in large and complex title projects and surface use matters, energy transactions (including due diligence for purchases and sales with short time frames), regulatory issues, and litigation and arbitration.

The firm is built around three core values:

• Unparalleled client experience– A fanatical focus on clear legal solutions coupled with a hands-on approach. The client always comes first and communication is key.
• Passion for learning– Employees of the firm are lifelong students who enjoy sharing knowledge with others. Put simply, Oliva Gibbs team members love what they do.
• Culture of collaboration– A spirit of teamwork is fostered within the firm and with clients and peers through honesty, hard work, and trust.

Oliva Gibbs team members take pride in these core values and are tasked with upholding them. The firm's business and legal lens is future-focused and client-centered to help quickly address challenges and take advantage of opportunities, ensuring that its integrity and “client-first” approach are apparent as soon as clients engage with them.