About Mike Montes, Jr

Provide legal advice to management and staff regarding lease maintenance, title issues, state oil and gas regulation, and other various exploration and production-related issues in particular. Render guidance to ensure compliance with the laws and regulations of the federal, state, and local governments in general. Negotiate mineral lease ratifications with royalty owners. Draft and negotiate oil and gas acquisition and divestiture agreements, acreage trade agreements, exploration and development agreements, unit and joint operating agreements, farm-out agreements, purchasing and materials procurement agreements, natural gas gathering and sales agreements, and seismic agreements among others. Respond to, and or initiate lawsuits and discovery requests on behalf of individuals and oil company clients. Litigate all types of personal injury, real estate, criminal defense, divorce, and business disputes.

Languages Spoken

• Spanish