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Oil & Gas ProPermalink Reply by Two Dogs, Pirate on February 27, 2009 at 15:27

Depends on the attorney.

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landownerPermalink Reply by Checkmateking on February 28, 2009 at 5:43

most get a tiny cut of the deal, if not 200-300 an hour

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Oil & Gas ProPermalink Reply by Jay Murrell on February 28, 2009 at 6:18

If the issue involves potential litigation I don't think "a tiny cut of the deal" will have any competent takers. A garden-variety demand letter from a known oil and gas litigator will run you $1000-$1500. After that, hold on for the ride cause you are headed for some big bucks.

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landownerPermalink Reply by Checkmateking on February 28, 2009 at 6:59

The lawyers I know who worked with landowners in the boom days usually got a fee per acre or a small percentage, but these were very large tracts, most in the 300-2000 acre range. The cut a fat hog. Phillip Downer is who I would strongly recommend, he is a no nonsense type of guy, not your typical land shark lol. I would use him especially in any situation that was going to require litigation.

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