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DGC Associate Speaks at American Association of Petroleum Landmen’s Field Landman Seminar

October 7, 2021 - DGC Law Associate Clayton Brown gave a presentation on Partial Oil and Gas Lease Termination and the Interplay between Solar Farms and Oil and Gas Production at the American Association of Petroleum Landmen (AAPL) Field Landman seminar in Midland, TX on September 22, 2021. His presentation highlighted recent Texas caselaw regarding…

DGC Law and Two DGC Shareholders Recognized by U.S. News and Best Lawyers

July 1, 2021 - U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers recognized DGC Law with rankings in multiple practice areas on their 2021 list of "Best Law Firms." In addition, Shareholders Ryan Clinton and Shannon Ratliff were named on the 2021 list of America's "Best Lawyers". The firm received recognition in the following categories:…

DGC Shareholder Shannon Ratliff Expands Role to Include More Mediations/Arbitrations

July 30, 2021 - Shannon Ratliff, a shareholder located in the Austin office of DGC, has enjoyed a 50 plus year trial and appellate career in complex business litigation. Over the years he has been asked by friends and acquaintances to employ his skills as an arbitrator and mediator. He now wants to expand that…

Two DGC Shareholders are Listed (Twice!) on the State Bar’s “CLE Fifteen”

May 1, 2021 - The State Bar of Texas' "CLE Fifteen: Oil and Gas 2020 (Top Rated Topics from the Past Year)" included presentations from two DGC Shareholders, both of whom were listed twice: Mr. John A. (Jad) Davis (pictured left) and Mr. Robert Hargrove. Mr. Davis presented "The Impact of Public Policy on Oil and Gas…

DGC Law Shareholder Gives Regulatory Update at Annual PBLA Seminar

April 14, 2021 - DGC Law Shareholder Rob Hargrove recently presented the regulatory update at the Permian Basin Landmen's Association's (PBLA) annual education seminar. More information about the event and Mr. Hargrove's talk entitled "Regulatory Hot Topics" can be found on the PBLA website at the link below --> https://pbla.org/2021_Education_Seminar

DGC Law Shareholders Serve as Presiding Officer and Speaker at UT Law School CLE

March 25, 2021 - DGC Law Shareholder Rob Hargrove was the presiding officer for The University of Texas Law School's Fundamentals of Oil, Gas and Mineral Law CLE, jointly presented by The University of Texas School of Law and The Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. Mr. Hargrove also served…

High Sky Children’s Ranch Dedicates the Frank Cremer, Jr. Therapy Center

November 3, 2020 - In memory of Frank Cremer, one of DGC Law's founding partners, High Sky Children's Ranch dedicated the Frank Cremer, Jr. Therapy Center. The groundbreaking and dedication ceremony, followed by an open house, took place on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Midland, Texas. Kim and Abbye Cremer were in attendance to celebrate…

Three New Associates Join the DGC Law Midland Office

December 1, 2020 – Robert Montgomery, Ty Myers and Tylynn Payne have recently joined DGC Law's Midland Office as new associate attorneys. Ms. Payne practices trial and appellate law and focuses on oil and gas and commercial litigation matters. She is involved in the firm’s representation of clients in lawsuits relating to oil and gas lease,…

New DGC Associates Sworn In

November 19, 2020 – Ty Myers and Tylynn Payne, two of DGC Law's newest attorneys, were sworn in this afternoon by Judge Leah Robertson who presides over the 385th Judicial District Court in Midland County. Ty Myers practices with the Energy group at DGC Law and graduated magna cum laude from the Texas Tech University School of Law…

DGC Welcomes Two New Attorneys to the Austin Office

December 1, 2020 - DGC Law is excited to welcome two new Shareholders, Ana Maria Marsland and Rob Hargrove, to the Austin Office. This month's Texas Bar Journal includes an article on the addition of these two attorneys in the "Movers and Shakers" section. Ana Maria and Rob will practice in DGC's Oil & Gas…