Areas of Practice

Oil and Gas

Pierce Law offers a full range of legal and business services for the oil and gas industry. Because of our broad background in the oil and gas industry we are frequently called upon to analyze and advise our clients on various contractual matters. Our expertise also extends into the areas of oil and gas lease review; easement negotiation and preparation; surface damage agreements; mineral severance and partitions actions; acquisitions and divestitures; securities; and joint interest billing issues.

Estate Planning

Pierce Law understands the importance of planning in advance for your family. However, setting up an estate plan is a highly personal matter. Each family has unique facts and circumstances to consider. We take the time to insure our planning will accomplish our client’s goals and desires. We take a hard look at issues such as: guardianship of minor children, passing of family assets; passing of closely held businesses; passing of real estate and oil and gas interests; incapacity; and tax planning. In all areas, we strive to take into consideration all the facts and family wishes. Our experience includes drafting and implementing estates plans that include revocable and irrevocable trusts, simple and pour-over wills, immediate and springing durable powers of attorney, advanced health care directives, memoranda of trust and real estate and mineral deeds.

Probate

Probate is the legal process of distributing assets from an estate to resolve all claims and distribute personal and real property under a will. It can be a daunting process to deal with all the requirements of the probate court system. Pierce Law is well versed in probate procedure, including , filing the Petition to Admit Will, obtaining Letters Testamentary, administration of the estate, filings for Final Account, obtaining Court Releases and making Court appearances in support of various motions and requests.

Corporate

Every business organization needs a solid foundation. Such a foundation establishes the relationships between owners, partners, employees and/or investors. Our law firm is experienced in working with companies of all sizes to establish (or re-establish) a solid organizational foundation. Our experience includes organizing and reorganizing corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and non-profit entities. We can assist you in understanding complex entity structures in order to establish the best fit for your business goals.

Real Estate

Real Estate transactions for residential or commercial properties are complicated. A knowledgeable attorney can assist the client by taking a lead in complicated portions of the negotiations and document preparation. Pierce Law has an extensive background in real estate law and can help protect your interests by reviewing lease agreements, residential or commercial real estate sales contracts, assisting with home owner associations, even undertaking a transfer of rights in a time-share community.