EPA moves to rein in ‘fracking’ pollution

The Federal and State EPAs are now putting forth regulations to make oil and gas companies more environmentally responsible.  Ohio also has a bill on the table proposing a tax on the producers coming in to Ohio so that a portion of their profits will be (hopefully) used to maintain and improve the infrastructure needed to support this industry. 

The Ohio EPA plan has support from the Sierra Club, but not some other fringe environmental groups.  That is a good sign that it is somewhat fair.   Now - let's hope all these jobs created in Ohio by this industry materialize ASAP!

EPA moves to rein in ‘fracking’ pollution

New players staking claims to Ohio’s Utica shale land - Local - Ohio

This is an exciting industry in Ohio right now.  Ohio's energy resources have been thought dead for a long time, but technology has caught up now and some of these new wells are able to yield significant natural gas and oil for the first time in decades.

This area of industry fits in well with my practice area, I have one local oil and gas company as a client and hope to get more out of state business that need quality land related legal work.  I have a team of professional prepared to offer title opinions, lease and royalty research, contracts and other industry related local representation.


New players staking claims to Ohio’s Utica shale land - Local - Ohio

Foreigners bid up shale-drilling rights

Woo Hoo! Let the bubble ride begin. Can't blame landowners from cashing in, but this could be the beginning of making a mess of this opportunity. Stay tuned!

Foreigners bid up shale-drilling rights

Oil, gas lease filing more than quadruples in 2011

Recorders' Offices have been under siege since this "boom" started.  The oil and gas companies are moving from the research/acquisition phase to the drilling phase, but it is a bumpy road.

This is an area of law that I am excited about getting involved with. I have found work in clearing title issues related to oil and gas leases, quiet title actions, lease review, title research, and am looking to assist landowners and oil companies in achieving their goals in this exciting wave entering Ohio.

Oil, gas lease filing more than quadruples in 2011



My advice to all involved - don't rush into any deals without consulting a real estate and/or oil and gas attorney familiar with the issues that can complicate these deals if they are not addressed at the outset.  Feel free to contact me if I can be of any service.