SERVICES INCLUDE

• Oil & Gas Leases

  Our industry knowledgeable attorneys and staff can assist mineral and land owners negotiate the terms of their oil and gas lease.

• Deeds & Affidavits

  We can assist in the drafting and recording of all necessary legal documents.

• Title Examination & Opinions

  Our office can accommodate both private individual and oil and gas operator’s title examination needs.

• Standup Examinations

  Our trained staff is willing to travel to all Colorado counties to conduct Standup Title Opinions, as needed.

• Drilling and Division Order Opinions

  Both Drilling and Division Order Title Opinions can be conducted efficiently and effectively by our trained staff.

• Division Order Summaries

  Summaries of titles to pooled properties can be prepared both quickly and accurately.

• Supplemental Opinions

  With our staff’s abundant resources and today’s extensive local clerk databases supplemental opinions are often a cost and time efficient alternative to complete title opinions.

• Surface Use Agreements

  A well negotiated Surface Use Agreement is essential for a severed landowner’s protection.

• Seismic Option Agreements

  A well negotiated Seismic Option Agreement is the first step to a sound drilling operation plan.

• Pooling Agreements

  Our firm can help organize and implement any and all aspects of a pooling agreement or unitization.

• Mineral Estate Planning

  There are many steps involved in effectively organizing a mineral estate so to avoid negative tax implications. Our experienced office can walk you through this process and assist your family’s needs.

• Surface Damage Disputes

  Despite taking all precautionary measures in your oil and gas contract, disputes are sometimes unavoidable and are prepared to use our extensive resources and industry knowledge to represent you in your dispute.

• Mineral Interest Research

  Often landowner’s are unaware of the mineral ownership beneath their property; however do not need a complete title opinion for the property. No matter how simple or complex your title research needs are, our staff is able to accommodate your needs.

• Industry Law Consulting

  The Law Offices of Ralph A. Cantafio, P.C. attorneys have been practicing law in northwest Colorado for over twenty years; our office is ideally suited to represent smaller industry operators and companies operating in our area.

All Services available in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming

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