BakerHostetler

BakerHostetler is recognized for its strong capabilities in complex oil and gas litigation, frequently representing refinery clients and major energy companies in high-stakes disputes. The firm’s oil and gas litigation team offers deep expertise across a wide range of issues, including contract disputes involving leases, licensing agreements, exploration and development contracts, drilling agreements, and offshore environmental compliance, including oil spill matters. The team’s geographic reach enables it to defend clients at the state, federal, and international levels. The practice is co-led by Houston-based-Poe Leggette, known for representing oil and gas producers, particularly on federal and private mineral royalties and operations on federal and Indian lands. Denver-based- Alexander K. Obrecht focuses on royalty, midstream, and federal land development disputes, while Denver-based- Mark Barron guides major producers through high-profile cases. Cleveland-based- David Proaño and Houston-based-W. Ray Whitman, chair of the national litigation group, rounds out the leadership team, handling complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes.