Doug Negotiated Beyond What We Thought Possible
We used The Clark Law Firm to assist us with a pipeline ROW agreement with WPX Energy as well as an oil and gas lease modification with Cabot and WPX Energy. Doug was able to negotiate terms that protected our financial interests and property beyond what we believed possible. We found this firm to be very knowledgeable and we truly appreciated the time Doug took to educate us regarding gas leases and ROW agreements. Everyone we dealt with at the firm was personable, responsive and thorough. They were wonderful at accommodating our schedule for conference calls and meetings. All calls and emails were answered quickly and follow up reports were delivered in detail when promised. Invoices are clear, concise and detailed. The Clark Law Firm was a pleasure to work with and we highly recommend them.
Susquehanna County Landowner
TCLF: Extremely Knowledgeable and Genuine
When we were approached for a gas lease several years ago, we did a significant amount of research. During this process, we found the Clark Law Firm to be a valuable resource. We also knew that when the time came to make a decision regarding leasing our property, we would want a firm to review the terms that was extremely knowledgeable as well as genuine in its concern to protect the interests of the landowner. We believe that we found this unique combination in the Clark Law Firm. Doug and Marceea Clark and staff were available to answer questions, always courteous, and timely in completing lease negotiations on our behalf.
Westmoreland County Landowner
Cannot Thank TCLF Enough!
After receiving an offer from Shell for an oil and gas lease in Tioga county and then talking to one of their agents, I felt like they made a good offer. To be safe, I searched the internet and decided to call The Clark Law Firm for a review. A call to Marceea and a "hundred" questions later I knew I made the right choice. I can't emphasize how helpful, enthusiastic, and "down to earth" she was! She listened to all of my concerns, suggested many options, and then set up a consultation with Doug who proceeded to (after an extremely informative conversation with me) negotiate with Shell a very "landowner friendly" lease. It seems from all of his knowledge Doug has encountered just about every "lease possibility" imaginable!! I cannot thank them enough for all of their efforts.
Tioga County Landowner
TCLF: “Terrific” and “The BEST”
The Clark Law firm was terrific in helping us navigate our recent pipeline agreement with Susquehanna Gathering Company. Many people do not consider the ramifications of the complex legal language of the documents they are signing when entering such agreements. Doug was extremely helpful in helping us sort through the legal language to help us get an outstanding agreement that will benefit and protect us. Most of all, my wife and I truly appreciate all the help and assistance you have given us over the past year! Whenever anyone asks about legal advice for anything related to natural gas exploration, we ALWAYS refer them to you! You are the BEST!
Susquehanna County Landowner
Temple Law Professor Recommends TCLF to Landowner and Doug Clark Delivers
We were referred to The Clark Law Firm by our son, who is a law student at Temple Law School in Philadelphia. He had asked one of his professors who teaches contract law, and our son's professor had recommended Doug Clark. I had previously attempted on two occasions to negotiate a gas and oil lease on our property in Tioga County, however on both occasions I was unsuccessful in my attempts. On our third attempt my wife and I agreed that we needed to retain an attorney who was well versed in the nuances of contract negotiations with SWEPI. Not only did Mr. Clark protect our interests, and incorporate into the contract all of the addendums that we had requested, he was also able to successfully negotiate terms that captured one third more revenues on the lease price per acre. He was also successful in negotiating 3% more total royalty payment than was initially offered by Shell. I would strongly urge anyone who is in the process of considering a gas and oil lease negotiation with SWEPI or any other company in our region to consider Mr. Clark and The Clark Law Firm before attempting to negotiate the lease details on your own.
Tioga County Landowner
Contact Several Terms, but it was Clear Doug has Superior Knowledge In Oil and Gas Legal Work
When our family was recently approached by SWEPI to lease them our Oil & Gas rights for our property in Tioga County, PA we were nervous about dealing with the legal aspects such a transaction. We contacted several law firms but it was clear rather quickly that The Clark Law Firm and Doug himself had superior knowledge concerning this type of legal work. Doug consulted with us regularly and guided our decision making through the entire process. He was concise and did not mince words on what he thought we reasonable terms for us to consider. Being stewards of our property North Central PA for over 25 years we were extremely concerned about the potential impact this may have on our property and Doug worked hard to make sure our land would be as protected as possible while also affording our family fair compensation from Bonus and Royalty perspectives. We would highly recommend Doug and his team to anyone involved in an Oil & Gas Lease in Pennsylvania.
Tioga County Landowners
Without a Doubt – “Attorney Clark Was the Right Choice” and More Than Doubled Compensation
Even though we felt that our own negotiations with Williams had resulted in a fairly good preliminary agreement, my husband and I realized that “we don’t know what we don’t know.” So, before signing, we knew we should consult a professional about the proposed pipeline right-of-way across our property. The two most important things to us were the need to protect our property’s value for our own family’s future use, and also the desire to maximize the compensation we would receive. Through listening to his radio program, we knew that Attorney Doug Clark was extremely knowledgeable on the subject and well positioned to negotiate on our behalf. Without a doubt, Attorney Clark was the right choice. The final agreement he was able to produce gave us all the protection we needed but hadn’t even thought to demand, and also more than doubled the compensation we received. We found him always willing to give advice but never pushy, leaving the final decisions up to us in every case. He was always a pleasure to speak with, willing to patiently explain the issues, and quickly responsive to our inquiries, as was his staff. The whole process was pleasant, and I would highly recommend that anyone who is in the position to negotiate a pipeline right-of-way consult Attorney Clark.
Susquehanna County Landowner
TCLF – Responsive and a Pleasure to Work With
On behalf of my brother, husband and I, let me say that we felt reassured about the language of the lease after having spoken with you at length. Hopefully we will never have to litigate but at least we understand the terms and obligations of both parties to the agreement. It was a pleasure to work with you and Marceea. You were both very responsive to our questions and helped guide me through the process.
A Susquehanna County Landowner
Inheritance Issue – Landowners in Multiple States “Couldn’t be Happier” With TCLF
As a diverse group of cousins from multiple states we were confronted with the problem of how to solve an oil and gas lease inheritance issue without traveling thousands of miles. We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have found The Clark Law Firm. We received prompt, courteous attention. We were able to hold 3 way phone conferences. All of our questions were answered in a timely fashion. The billing was shared in a private, easy format. We never had to leave home. In short, we couldn't be happier with Doug's and Marceea's gracious, knowledgeable representation.
The Morris Family
Susquehanna County Hunting Club – Very Thankful for Choosing TCLF
Our Hunting Club is very thankful that we chose Clark Law to be our Counsel for gas and oil rights on our property located in Susquehanna County. You and your staff has been extremely competent and supportive in: - Interacting and negotiating with the Oil and Gas company on our behalf - Reviewing documents requiring our signature - Hands on knowledge of the oil and gas industry - Handling any issues in a timely basis - Educating us on our rights - Always available to address our questions We recommend Clark Law services to landowners involved in oil and gas leases and look forward to continuing our successful relationship with you firm.
