HOUSTON, Oct. 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom Ciarlone, a partner of Burleson LLP, will present a firm-hosted litigation seminar on Thursday, Oct. 16, at Kirby's Prime Steaks & Seafood in The Woodlands.
The event, which will be held from noon to 1 p.m., will cover recent court decisions impacting the oil and gas sector as well as remedies and recommended strategies for common industry lawsuits.
Ciarlone said oil and gas companies are being confronted with more litigation, particularly involving landowner disputes and claims to royalties, as exploration and production in regions throughout Texas continues to grow.
"Quickly settling lawsuits may be less damaging in the short term, but it can also make a company more vulnerable to those looking to take advantage of the industry's deep pockets," he explained. "Pushing back with proactive legal strategies, countersuits, and other tactics can save companies a lot of money in the long run and ultimately allow them to spend more time focusing on the larger picture of increasing domestic production."
Ciarlone, who practices oil and gas litigation and dispute resolution from the firm's San Antonio office, is a key member of Burleson's Texas-based Energy Litigation Group. He represents a wide range of clients, including Fortune 500 and other large corporations, in a number of matters related to high-profile securities, class actions, and complex commercial litigation.
His broad-based experience also includes surface-use disputes, the trial and appeal of cases involving title litigation questioning the ownership of royalty and mineral interests, and sophisticated commercial cases, including those concerning breach of confidentiality agreements and theft and misappropriation of trade secrets. He also represents hedge funds, banks, and high net-worth individuals in a variety of investment-related disputes.
About Burleson LLP
Burleson LLP is a full-service law firm devoted primarily to the oil and gas industry. Burleson has a presence in every major North American producing region – with unique experience in shale plays – and serves clients in the upstream, downstream, and midstream sectors. Many of the firm's attorneys have worked in the energy industry, including backgrounds as corporate general counsel, enabling Burleson to bring extensive understanding, knowledge, and insight to the companies and individuals it serves. With deep roots in oil and gas, complemented by broad-based corporate capabilities and mid-market rates, Burleson LLP is truly the law firm where energy matters. For further information, visit www.burlesonllp.com.
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