Michael J. Malone has an energy and natural resources practice that focuses primarily on the representation of operators and landowners in a variety of transactional matters. These include complex title examination, title curative, conveyancing, purchase and sale of oil and gas assets, formation of pooled units, and due diligence related to energy finance transactions. Michael also has extensive experience in the review and negotiation of oil and gas leases, surface use agreements, and other agreements involving protection of the surface estate and development of the mineral estate.
Michael serves on the board of the Tarrant County Bar Association’s Energy Law Section. He is also a member of Fort Worth Wildcatters, Fort Worth Association of Professional Landmen, and the Steeplechase Club of Fort Worth.
Admitted to Practice
- State of Texas
Education
- Juris Doctor. St. Mary’s University School of Law
- Bachelor of Arts. Southern Methodist University
Additional Highlights
- Fort Worth Magazine "Top Attorney" (2024)
- Fort Worth Magazine "Top Attorney" (2023)
- Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
- Board Member, TCBA Energy Law Section
- Member, Fort Worth Wildcatters
- Member, Fort Worth Association of Professional Landmen
- Member, Steeplechase Club of Fort Worth
Presentations and Publications
- "ConocoPhillips Company v. Kenneth Hahn: Texas Supreme Court holds that lease ratification generally does not convert NPRI from fixed to floating," Harris, Finley & Bogle P.C., March 24, 2025.
- "Piranha Partners v. Neuhoff and Posse Energy, Ltd. v. Parsley Energy, LP: Interpreting Assignments with Ambiguous Exhibits," Harris, Finley & Bogle P.C., September 18, 2024.
- "Occidental Permian, Ltd. v. Citation 2002 Investment LLC: Texas Supreme Court rules that 1987 assignment conveyed all rights," Harris, Finley & Bogle P.C., September 18, 2024.
- "Carl v. Hilcorp Energy Co.: Lessee Wins Dispute Over Post-Production Costs," Harris, Finley & Bogle P.C., September 18, 2024.
- "Echols Minerals, LLC v. Green: Eastland Court of Appeals Limits Applicability of Duhig Rule," Harris, Finley & Bogle P.C., April 9, 2024.
- "Non-operators and the Obligation to Produce in the Wake of Cimarex and Cromwell," Harris, Finley & Bogle P.C., February 16, 2024.
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