Ezra Johnson was recently appointed as a member of the State Bar of Texas Standing Committee on Pattern Jury Charges - Oil and Gas for the 2014-2017 term.
Joseph Fitzsimons was recently recognized by Martindale-Hubbell for maintaining his AV Preeminent Rating for fifteen years. Martindale-Hubbell's AV Rating is the highest possible peer review rating in legal ability and ethical standards.
Joseph B.C. Fitzsimons was interviewed for an article in March 2014 issue of The Cattleman on the topic of "Surface Use Agreements". "A carefully drafted SUA can protect the surface owners' rights while allowing for exploration and drilling. A well drafted SUA will add value to the surface estate and may provide for penalties against an oil company in cases of non-compliance," stated Fitzsimons.
Joseph Fitzsimons and Trace Burton presented at the Real Estate, Oil and Gas Conference sponsored by the Texas Bankers Association which was held on March 27-28, 2014. Trace presented a "Legal Update" which highlighted the results of several cases over the past year. Joseph presented on the topic of "Surface Issues."
Uhl, Fitzsimons, Jewett & Burton, PLLC currently ranked in Top 10Energy Law Firms in San Antonio, as listed in the March 13, 2014 edition of the San Antonio Business Journal. UFJB currently has five energy attorneys.
Partner Trace Burton and Associates Ezra Johnson and Robert Park have been recognized in the March 7, 2014 issue of Texas Super Lawyers Magazine and also in Texas Monthly Magazine as 2014 Texas Rising Stars. Nominated by other attorneys, this honor is reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. To see the listing, click here.
Joseph B. C. Fitzsimons presented for the State Bar of Texas via a Webcast on "Leasing in the Eagle Ford Shale from the Land and Mineral Owner's Perspective" on November 20, 2013. It is being replayed on March 13, 2014 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 and is available for one hour of MCLE Credit. To register for this rebroadcast, click here: To view the presentation, click here: Highlights of his presentation include: The past few years have seen a surge of interest in the Eagle Ford Shale in south and south central Texas. Over the past two decades, mineral owners have…
Arthur Uhl participated in a panel discussion on "Can Conservation Easements Work for Agricultural Lands?" at the 2014 Texas Land Conservation Conference hosted by the Texas Land Trust Council on February 28, 2014 in Austin, Texas.
Arthur Uhl spoke to the TCU Ranch Management Class of 2014 on February 13, 2014, on Select Business and Legal Issues in Ranching.
Joseph B. C. Fitzsimons spoke at the Fourth Symposium on Advanced Legal Topics in Land Conservation in Reno, Nevada on February 5-6, 2014 on the topic of Surface Use Agreement and Negotiation Issues.