E72 | Handling Oil & Gas Issues in Trial and Appellate Courts | Wesley Lloyd

For more than a century, oil and gas has remained the backbone of Texas’s economic growth. Despite repeated rumors that oil and gas is on the way out as an energy source, the industry continues to adapt and grow to meet new economic and technological developments. As a result, disputes over oil and gas remain an important part of Texas jurisprudence, something that today’s guest, Wesley Lloyd of Freeman Mills, PC, follows closely. Wesley’s practice focuses on litigation and appeals in energy, water, and real estate matters. Having handled both trials and appeals in oil-and-gas cases, Wesley explains the value in learning about how energy law impacts Texas practice. He also offers his personal story about taking a unique route to finding his current practice setting and the mentors that helped him along the way. Wesley also shares thoughts on remote work and adapting a practice to new technological realities. 0:00 Intro 5:23 Why Litigation Is Less Stressful Than Transactional Work 9:34 Debunking the Myth That Oil and Gas Is Going Away 14:09 Common Types of Oil and Gas Disputes 18:07 Explaining Technical Concepts to Judges and Juries 23:46 The Role of Amicus Briefs in Oil and Gas Cases 28:17 Collegiality Within the Oil and Gas Bar 32:47 A Brief Detour Into Water Law 37:07 The Complexity of Oil and Gas Regulation 43:10 Tip: Read the TRAPs Carefully -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Texas Appellate Law Podcast Episode 72 Original Air Date: September 2, 2021 The views expressed by the participants of this podcast are their own, and not those of their law firms, courts, or employers. Nothing you hear on this show establishes an attorney-client relationship, or is legal advice. texapplawpod.com