Oil & Gas Legal Counsel

McClure & Cross LLP provides specialized legal services to the oil and gas industry with Texas Board Certified expertise in Oil, Gas and Mineral Law.

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About McClure & Cross LLP

Trusted Legal Partners in the Energy Industry

Specialized Expertise in Oil & Gas Law

McClure & Cross LLP provides comprehensive legal counsel to the oil and gas industry with a diversified practice in upstream and midstream operations. Our firm represents clients in the exploration, development, and marketing of crude oil and natural gas.

With extensive experience in complex energy transactions, we have built a reputation for delivering practical, results-oriented legal solutions. Our attorneys are Board Certified in Oil, Gas and Mineral Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, demonstrating our commitment to excellence in this specialized field.

Board Certified Expertise

Both partners are Board Certified in Oil, Gas and Mineral Law in the state of Texas

Personalized Service

Direct access to experienced partners for all matters

Comprehensive Coverage

Full spectrum of oil and gas legal services

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Our Practice Areas

Comprehensive Legal Services for the Energy Industry

Title Examination & Opinions

Comprehensive mineral title examinations and detailed title opinions for oil and gas properties, ensuring clear ownership and minimizing risk.

Lease Negotiations

Expert negotiation and drafting of oil and gas leases, surface use agreements, and accommodation arrangements protecting client interests.

Purchase & Sale Transactions

Structuring and documenting complex asset acquisitions and divestitures, including due diligence and closing coordination.

Joint Ventures & Operations

Drafting and negotiating joint operating agreements, farmout agreements, and partnership agreements.

Corporate & Real Estate

General corporate matters, real estate transactions, and business formation services for energy companies and landowners.

Industry Focus

Serving All Sectors of the Energy Value Chain

Upstream Operations

Upstream Operations

Exploration and production companies, drilling contractors, and service providers in the upstream sector.

Midstream Operations

Midstream Operations

Pipeline companies, gathering systems, processing facilities, and transportation infrastructure.

Our Attorneys

Board Certified Experts in Oil, Gas and Mineral Law

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Terry Cross

Partner

Dallas, Texas

Board Certified in Oil, Gas and Mineral Law

PROFESSIONAL:
Admitted to bar in Texas in 1977 and North Dakota in 2008; Board Certified Oil, Gas and Mineral Law in Texas; Member State Bar of Texas Oil and Gas Council 1995-1998; Member of the joint editorial board for the development of title examination standards established by the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law and Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Sections of the State Bar of Texas

PUBLICATIONS:
Author/Speaker Statutory Contractor Liens Against Mineral Property- Oil, Gas and Mineral Title Examination Course- State Bar of Texas (2015)
Author/Speaker Japhet v. McRae and the Path Not Taken - - Landmarks of a Century in Oil and Gas Law Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas (2017)
Author/Speaker Extra Provisions – The Final Word in the AAPL Model Form Operating Agreement-Joint Operations and the New AAPL Form 610-2015 Model Form Operating Agreement- Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation /AAPL/COPAS (2016) (2017)
Author/Speaker Acquiring Aging Oil & Gas Assets- Grading the Gems and Marking the Landmines Underlying the Value Assumptions- 63rd Annual Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Institute, Paper 13 (2017); FINREL Advanced Landman's Institute (2024)
Author/Speaker Negotiating the Oil & Gas Lease- Oil & Gas Agreements Special Institute- Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation (2018)
Author/Speaker The Limits to Certainty in Title Examination, 46th Annual Ernest E. Smith Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute (2020)
Author/Speaker Ethics and Professionalism for the Title Examiner - Oil, Gas and Mineral Title Examination Course- State Bar of Texas (2020); FNREL Special Institute on Mineral Title Examination, Review and Due Diligence for Oil and Gas and Mining Projects (2024)
Author/ Revisiting the Deed Records – Is it "One and Done" or Constant Monitoring? State Bar of Texas Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Reporter, Vol. 60, No. 2 (2022); The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law, Natural Resources Law Insights, December 2022.
Author/ Mineral Titles in Texas After 1984 – Our Brave New World, Harry L. Reed Oil & Gas Law Institute of South Texas College of Law Houston; The Pipeline, January 28, 2023
Author/Speaker The Consequences of Not Complying with Preferential Rights to Purchase, Consents to Assign or Other Restraints on Assignment, 49th Annual Ernest E. Smith Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute (2023)

EDUCATION:
University of Houston School of Law J.D. 1977 magna cum laude; University of Houston B.A., Honors Program 1974

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Terry McClure

Partner

Fort Worth, Texas

Board Certified in Oil, Gas and Mineral Law

PROFESSIONAL:
Admitted to bar in Texas in 1977, Pennsylvania in 2011 and Oklahoma in 2017, Member State Bar of Texas, Oklahoma Bar Association; Board Certified Oil, Gas and Mineral Law in Texas; Member State Bar of Texas Oil and Gas Council 1994-1997;

PUBLICATIONS:
Author/Speaker "Notice Give by Possession" State Bar of Texas Oil, Gas and Mineral Title Examination Course (2018), Author/Speaker "Review of AAPL Form 610-2015" Dallas Landman Group (2016), Author/Speaker "Oil and Gas Lease Clauses and Royalty Calculation" National Association of Division Order Analysts Seminar (2016), Author/Speaker "Shut-in Gas Royalty" State Bar of Texas Advanced Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Course (2009), Author/Speaker "Purchase and Sale Agreements", University of Houston Advanced Oil and Gas Law Seminar (2000) Author/Speaker "Adverse Possession" State Bar of Texas Advanced Oil, Gas & Mineral Law Course (1996); Author/Speaker "Purchase and Sale Agreements", University of Houston Advanced Oil and Gas Law Seminar (1996); Author/Speaker "Purchase and Sale Agreements", State Bar of Texas Advanced Oil, Gas & Mineral Law Course (1995); Author/Speaker "Purchase and Sale Agreements", University of Houston Advanced Oil and Gas Law Seminar (1995); Author/Speaker "Overlooked Formalities", State Bar of Texas/University of Texas Oil, Gas & Mineral Law Seminar (1994); Author "Lease Access and Road Use", State Bar of Texas Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Section Report, December, 1994.

EDUCATION:
University of Texas School of Law J.D. 1977; University of Texas B.A. with Honors 1974

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Contacting McClure & Cross LLP, or either of the partners, by phone, email or otherwise DOES NOT create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship will be created only with the written consent of McClure & Cross LLP.

Our Office Locations

Dallas Office

4849 Greenville Ave, Suite 100-140
Dallas, TX 75206
214-329-1241
817-877-5680

Fort Worth Office

4200 S. Hulen, Suite 319
Fort Worth, TX 76109
817-877-0924
817-877-5680

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