Burleson LLP

Burleson LLP was an American law firm with offices in Denver, Houston, New Orleans, Pittsburgh and San Antonio. It closed its doors in December 2015.

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• History
• Recognition
• References

Burleson LLP was a full-service corporate law firm that served clients in a diverse range of industries. They were known for their expertise in energy and has a presence in every major North American oil and gas region. They also represented companies in matters that include litigation, mergers and acquisitions, tax, regulatory, real estate, bankruptcy and restructuring, finance, insurance, and employment and labor. Many of the firm's attorneys have worked in the energy industry, including backgrounds as corporate general counsel, petroleum engineers, landmen, and geologists, which enabled the firm to bring extensive understanding, knowledge, and insight to the companies and individuals it serves.

Burleson LLP was founded in April 2005. At its peak, approximately 105 attorneys worked for Burleson LLP. They had 5 offices in 4 different states: Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, and Pennsylvania. The attorneys of Burleson LLP were licensed to practice in over 20 states, collectively. 4 attorneys in Burleson LLP's Texas offices were Board Certified in Oil, Gas & Mineral Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Burleson LLP handled legal matters for clients in the major U.S. shale plays, including the Barnett, Bakken, Eagle Ford, Fayetteville, Haynesville, Marcellus, Mississippi Lime, Niobrara, Permian Basin, Utica and Woodford shale formations.