Lawrence B. Mentzer
Admitted to bar: Texas 1982
Education: West Virginia University (B.S. 1972; J.D. 1975)
Larry has a unique perspective regarding the oil and gas business, having spent some of his formative years in an oil camp in Venezuela. He has a deep-seated love of the business, and lists among his favorite areas of expertise:
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Acquisition and divestiture of oil and gas production, pipelines, and related assets and companies.
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Resolution of disputes between companies, landowners, and royalty and other interest owners.
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Negotiation and preparation of oil and gas agreements, including leases, operating agreements, participation agreements, joint venture agreements, farmouts, gas gathering agreements, gas sales/ purchase agreements and compression agreements.
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Organization and structuring of businesses.
In his spare time, Larry enjoys swimming and playing with his grandchildren.