Recent events have made oil and gas more precious commodities than ever before in this country’s history. Royalty disputes and controversies surrounding surface and environmental damage together with operating agreement disputes are all conflicts which sufficient attention to detail during the initial contract formation can help avoid. Pipkin, Funderburk & Ferguson PLLC attorneys strive to provide the sort of plain, non-nonsense approach to mineral lease negotiations that help get all parties on the same page, solidify initial expectations and avoid the sort of pitfalls that typically lead to litigation. Additionally, the firm has the assets available to formulate Division Order Title Opinions and, if necessary, fight for the correct contractual interpretation on behalf of aggrieved parties to mineral leases.