The Rule of Capture has been a foundational concept of oil and gas prospecting for 150 years. The Rule of Capture exists to provide an affirmative defense to drillers when they tap into oil and gas pockets that cross property lines. As fictional oilman Daniel Plainview so aptly described it…
Tony Guerino is a veteran litigator serving the energy sector. Based in Womble Bond Dickinson’s Houston office, Guerino represents clients involved in complex disputes including representing unsecured creditors’ committees.
Liz Klingensmith is a veteran litigator serving the energy sector. Based in Womble Bond Dickinson’s Houston office, Klingensmith represents clients involved in complex disputes including representing unsecured creditors’ committees.
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.