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Jonathan A Hunter

Jonathan A Hunter

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Drawing on his thirty years of litigation, negotiation, and counseling experience, Jonathan Hunter guides E&P companies through matters arising under the numerous federal statutes that govern operations on federal lands onshore and offshore (including the Gulf of Mexico, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and offshore Alaska).

Jonathan’s experience also extends to oil and gas issues arising under state law, including the interpretation of oil and gas leases and joint operating agreements, payment of royalties, lease maintenance, and lease development. He has tried royalty, contract, and expropriation disputes in federal and state courts, and in arbitration. He has also served as an arbitrator in disputes arising from oil and gas operations.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association;

Louisiana Mineral Law Institute Advisory Council, 2008-2017;

Louisiana State Bar Association;

New Orleans Bar Association;

Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, Co-Chair, Special Institute on Federal and Indian Oil & Gas Royalty Valuation and Management, October 2018; President, 2016-2017; Vice-President, 2015-2016; Treasurer, 2007-2009; Executive Committee 2005-2009; Trustee-at-Large, 2002-2007; Co-Chair and Lecturer, Short Course on Federal Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing and Development, 2003-present; Co-Chair, Special Institute on Oil and Gas Development on the Outer Continental Shelf, April 2002

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas - Louisiana

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Individual Editorial
Jonathan Hunter is a well-regarded federal offshore litigator and expertly handles both the regulatory and contentious aspects of energy matters, offering noted expertise in offshore leases.

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