15 years experience
California, Central District of California, Eastern District of California, Southern District of Texas
Practice Areas
Energy, Oil and Gas
Family Law
Insurance Claims
Personal Injury
Car Accidents
General Civil
Worker's compensation
Energy, Oil and Gas
Family Law
Insurance Claims...
Professional Experience
Attorney at Law
2001 - Current
Provide legal advice to management and staff regarding lease maintenance, title issues, state oil and gas regulation and other various exploration and production related issues in particular. Negotiate mineral lease ratifications with royalty owners. Draft and negotiate oil and gas acquisition and divestiture agreements, acreage trade agreements, exploration and development agreements, unit and joint operating agreements, farmout agreements, purchasing and materials procurement agreements, natural gas gathering and sales agreements and seismic agreements among others. Respond to, and or initiate lawsuits and discovery request on behalf of individuals and oil company clients. Litigate all types of personal injury, real estate, criminal defense, divorce and business disputes. Judge Pro Tem
Los Angeles Superior Court
2013 - 2018
Preside over Traffic trials, Arraignments, Civil Harassment, Small Claims matters for the Los Angeles Superior Court. Senior Partner
Garcia Well Services and Drilling, Inc.
1984 - 1989
Primary responsibilities include drafting and negotiating oil and gas acquisition and divestiture agreements, acreage trade agreements, exploration and development agreements, unit and joint operating agreements, farmout agreements, purchasing and materials procurement agreements, natural gas gathering and sales agreements and seismic agreements. Responsible for overseeing the plugging and abandonment of depleted oil and gas wells; supervise the maintenance and logistics of a workover rig with its associated equipment and personnel. Education
Texas A&M University - College Station
B.A. (1977)
Glendale University-College of Law
J.D. (1992)
Awards
Certificate of Service Appreciation
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Pro Tem Program
2014
Certificate of Service Appreciation
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Pro Tem Program
2013
