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UFJ&B Oil and Gas Partners Interviewed for Law360 Articles

Posted on Categories Oil, Gas & Minerals
Law360, a subscription based, legal news service operated by the Portfolio Media company, a subsidiary of LexisNexis, recently published a three part series written by Jess Davis on how changing oil prices are affecting the legal landscape in the Eagle Ford Shale. In Part One, “Sinking Oil Prices Drive Fresh Legal Work In Eagle Ford,” Trace Burton discusses the negotiations between the oil companies and the landowners to maintain existing leases as they patiently wait for oil prices to bounce back. In Part Two of the series, “Eagle Ford Attys Gear Up For Gush of Lease Disputes,” Joseph Fitzsimons and…
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Announcing Our Newest Partner – Alejandro Sostre-Odio

Posted on Categories Commercial Real Estate, Events
San Antonio -- The law firm of Uhl, Fitzsimons, Jewett & Burton, PLLC is pleased to announce that Alejandro Sostre-Odio has been named a partner of the firm. Alex joined Uhl, Fitzsimons, Jewett & Burton as an associate in 2007. He represents homebuilders, retailers, banking institutions, developers, investors, and landowners in all areas of commercial real estate law, including acquisition, disposition, and development of land, commercial leasing, and commercial real estate financing. He is also experienced in the purchase and sale of farm and ranch land, and has significant experience representing landowners and land trusts in the donation of conservation easements.…
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Joseph Fitzsimons Named to Incoming Lt. Governor’s Water Advisory Board

Posted on Categories Events, Water & Wind
Lt. Governor-elect Dan Patrick recently announced the members of his Lieutenant Governor Advisory Boards which will be put in place to find policy solutions on economic tax and transportation issues. Among the six Advisory Boards, Joseph Fitzsimons will work with Chairman Jack Wood on the Water Advisory Board. To view the complete article in the San Antonio Business Journal, click here.  
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Burton Receives 40 Under 40 Award from SABJ

Posted on Categories Events, Oil, Gas & Minerals
Trace Burton was selected as one of the San Antonio Business Journal's 40 Under 40 winners. The San Antonio Business Journal announced the 2015 winners of the 40 Under 40 special awards publication, which will honor 40 outstanding individuals under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the San Antonio community. A select panel of judges consisting of past 40 Under 40 award recipients chose the 2015 winners from more than 110 nominees. The winners will be recognized at a reception in February.  To read the complete article, click here.    
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Fitzsimons Quoted in Express-News Article

Posted on Categories Oil, Gas & Minerals
Joseph Fitzsimons was quoted in an article titled, "Minerals Trump Surface Rights" in the Sunday, July 20, 2014 edition of the San Antonio Express News.  The article highlights the results of a recent ruling by the Texas Supreme Court in the Key Operating & Equipment v. Hegar case and discusses its impact on the surface owner.  Fitzsimons commented that even as one of the largest producing states, Texas does not have a surface damage requirement.  Most oil and gas companies offer damages to surface owners in order to keep the surface owner happy.
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