The advent of drilling natural gas reserves in the Marcellus Shale formation has created a need for practitioners across the state to have a thorough understanding of oil and gas law. You will gain the basics of the legal issues in natural gas development – from the geology of the Marcellus Shale formation, leasing and title issues to mineral rights, cotenancy and agreements for pipelines and ancillary development facilities. Also, discover how to avoid legal malpractice claims while advising your clients on natural gas development matters.
Summary of Contents:
A Primer on the Geology of Unconventional Gas Shale in
Pennsylvania
Basics of Oil and Gas Leasing
Overview of Mineral Rights Issues
Basic Issues of Title in Oil and Gas Development
Infrastructure Issues in Oil and Gas Development
Avoiding Malpractice Claims in Natural Gas Development Matters
Marcellus Shale and the Emerging Risks for Lawyers
Marcellus Shale Claims
Real Estate
Negotiating the Recession
Protect Yourself by Communicating Effectively with Clients Through
Engagement Letters
Engagement/Non-Engagement Letters
Sample Non-Client Letter in Real Estate Closing Situation
