Highly Respected Attorneys Within The Oil And Gas Industry
Since 1974, our lawyers at Cotton Bledsoe Tighe & Dawson, PC, have proudly served as trusted legal resources for our clients in Midland and throughout the Permian Basin. They provide skilled representation for your ongoing legal needs in our core practice areas: oil and gas litigation, business and entity law, estate planning, personal injury defense and mediation.
Skilled Legal Representation For Oil And Gas Transactions And Litigation
Our lawyers at Cotton Bledsoe Tighe & Dawson, PC, assist surface owners, operators and service companies with complex oil and gas transactions throughout the Permian Basin. They handle the negotiation and drafting of surface-use agreements, ensuring clear terms regarding property use, mineral rights and royalty structures.
Our attorneys also work with businesses serving the oil patch to structure robust contracts that minimize the risk of subcontractor disputes, clarify payment terms and establish a clear venue for arbitration.
When disputes arise in the field, our litigation team provides professional representation to protect our clients’ property and business interests. Although litigation is rarely a first choice, our attorneys ensure our clients’ interests are vigorously represented in the courtroom and at every stage of the litigation process. Whether it is a multi-million dollar oil and gas dispute, employment litigation, personal injury defense, or a payment dispute among contractors, our litigators ensure our clients are in good hands.
Practice Areas
Civil Litigation
Oil and Gas Transactions
Business And Entity Law Services
Our business and entity law legal team assists clients with every phase of corporate, financial and tax-related matters. They serve clients ranging from locally owned small businesses to multimillion-dollar Fortune 500 companies. They structure and draft documents for all types of business transactions, with a particular focus on serving the oil and gas industry.
Our lawyers handle both simple and complex transactions, including asset, stock and merger acquisitions, entity conversions, and the formation of taxable and nonprofit organizations. They negotiate master service agreements (MSAs) for exploration, production and service companies, while providing trusted representation in commercial loan workouts, debt restructuring, labor and employment law matters.
A Dedicated Estate Planning Legal Team
Our estate planning legal team assists individuals and families in creating comprehensive, Texas-compliant plans that provide long-term security. They draft wills, trusts and medical directives to establish clear guardianship for children and ensure the proper transfer of assets.
They strive to minimize probate delays, reduce costs and prevent unnecessary family conflict during difficult times.
Tyler J. Eyrich
Garrett S. Melchiorre
Eric C. Schmalbach
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Attorneys With Outstanding Credentials
Our attorneys at Cotton Bledsoe Tighe & Dawson, PC, are certified in their areas of practice by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. In addition, many of our lawyers have been selected for inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers for multiple years.