A sense of normalcy is returning to the oil patch, at least compared to the roller coaster ride that took place in March and April of this year. For much of this summer, WTI has hovered around $40/barrel, giving operators some stability in pricing and the chance to make money…
Christopher Hogan is a founding partner of Hogan Thompson LLP, a Houston-based commercial trial boutique with a focus on representing energy companies operating in the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford Shale, and other oil and gas producing areas. Hogan has successfully represented energy clients in numerous arbitrations and in both Texas state and federal jury trials. The firm’s client roster includes Fortune 500 companies Chevron, EOG, Marathon Oil, BP, and Ovintiv, in addition to Callon Petroleum and Escondido
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