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AREAS OF PRACTICE Energy James practice focuses on natural resources law with an emphasis on title examination. He primarily represents oil and gas companies in their exploration and production operations. REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE Examined documents recorded with county clerks, the bureau of land management, the general land office and the commissioner of public lands for preparation of drilling, division order and acquisition title opinions covering fee, federal and state lands. Performed numerous Standup title examinations. Drafted curative oil and gas title documents, including stipulations of interest, assignments and ratifications. Reviewed purchase and sale agreements, operating agreements and pooling agreements. Represented clients involved in complex royalty litigation and surface damage disputes. Worked for a New Mexico and Texas law firm specializing in natural resources. Worked as an adjunct professor instructing a business law course covering business formations, contracts, employment law, bankruptcy and real estate. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES / MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS Admitted, State of Texas (2001). Admitted, State of New Mexico (2002). Admitted, United States District Court, District of New Mexico (2003). Admitted, United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (2003). Member, Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation. Former Vice-President of New Mexico Landman’s Association. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, J.D., 2001 Texas Tech University, B.A., Political Science and History, cum laude, (1998). | 