In this episode of All Things Marcellus, Attorney Doug Clark of the Clark Law Firm, PC breaks down specific oil and gas lease terms and explains how gas lease documents are carefully drafted to provide the company maximum operational flexibility and operational rights often to the detriment of the property owner.
All Things Marcellus® GEM 104, KZFM 96.9, KC 101.5 FM, and 1250 AM The Answer
Air Date: February 26, 2017
0 – 15 Minutes
Doug discusses gas and pipeline company’s landmen’s pitch of a “partnership” to landowners. Doug provides an example of landowners who signed documents upon company representations only to be extremely disappointed when their property is turned into an industrial zone.
All Things Marcellus® GEM 104 and KZFM
Air Date: November 15, 2015
0 – 15 Minutes
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) interstate pipelines and eminent domain and condemnation discussion. Doug discusses the important of understanding when eminent domain may apply and the importance of evaluating your pipeline agreement offer and understanding your ability to negotiate. Discusses the potential of eminent domain and condemnation. Eminent domain and condemnation are unlikely, but you must identify if the company will obtain those rights in the future.
All Things Marcellus® GEM 104 and KZFM
Air Date: September 6, 2015
Myself and two of our neighbors had been approached by Chesapeake wanting to modify our lease. Doug Clark’s expertise was invaluable to us, as we were unsure about the changes requested and needed facts rather than opinions. Doug was able to successfully negotiate the lease modifications to both our and Chesapeake’s satisfaction, plus he negotiated a bonus payment for the lease modification which was not originally offered. Thank you, Doug!
