Clouded Mineral Title Prevents Leasing and Delays Your Royalty Payments.
We Clear Title Issues Before They Cost You Money.
40+ Years
Title Experience in Team
Attorney + Landman
Combined Expertise
Statewide
Texas Coverage
Landowner-Only
Never Represent Operators
WHY MINERAL TITLE DIFFERS FROM SURFACE TITLE
You might be thinking: “I have a title policy for my land, isn’t that enough?”
Not for minerals. Mineral title operates separately from surface title. You can own clear title to the land while having completely clouded mineral title, or vice versa. Many Texas properties have mineral ownership that hasn’t been properly documented in decades.
Here’s what most property owners don’t realize: Operators won’t lease minerals with title problems, and they’ll suspend royalty payments when ownership is unclear. You won’t get paid if the operator doesn’t know who to pay.
Our Combined Expertise
Attorney with Oil Company Background
We know exactly what operators require to accept title because Nixon spent ten years as a landman for major and independent oil companies. He used to review title for operators—now we use that insider knowledge exclusively to protect mineral owners like you.
Title Specialist with 40+ Years of Experience
We bring four decades of experience clearing complex mineral ownership throughout Texas. Our land service director has handled everything from multi-generational transfers to quiet title assignments. We don't just understand title problems, we've spent decades solving them.
Why This Combination Matters
Most attorneys don’t have oil industry experience. Most landmen aren’t attorneys. We provide legal authority to prepare curative documents and title expertise to research and cure defects.
WHEN YOU NEED MINERAL TITLE WORK
Preparing to Lease
Inherited Minerals
Multiple generations of transfers never documented. Heirship affidavits and probate coordination needed.
Royalty Payment Issues
Payments stopped or reduced. Wrong parties receiving your royalties. Operator records don’t match current ownership.
Selling Property
Title company discovers mineral issues. Sale delayed or price reduced. Need clear title for closing.
COMMON TITLE PROBLEMS WE RESOLVE
The Multi-Generation Gap
Minerals owned by great-grandfather who died decades ago. No probate occurred. Multiple family members over generations with no documentation. We conduct comprehensive heirship research and prepare curative documentation.
Suspended Payment Problem
Payments suspended after inheritance. Thousands in suspense account. We clear title through probate coordination and operator notification with proof of ownership.
Outdated Title Information
Property sale delayed or reduced price due to clouded minerals. We rapidly clear title so sale can proceed at full value.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
Complete Title Examination – We examine county records, probate documents, and oil company files to establish your ownership chain.
Heirship Affidavits – Establishing family relationships and ownership
Curative Documentation – Corrective assignments, deeds, releases, ratifications
Probate Coordination – When formal proceedings required
Operator Notification – Providing corrected ownership, releasing suspended funds
Don't Let Clouded Title Prevent Leasing or Delay Your Payments
Mineral title problems worsen with time. Operators won’t lease minerals with unclear ownership. Our combined expertise: attorney with oil company background plus landman with 40+ years title experience, clears issues preventing you from leasing or receiving proper payments.
Dealing with suspended royalty payments?
EXPLORE OTHER ENGAGEMENT OPTIONS
Lease Review
Division orders must comply with lease terms. If you didn't have your lease professionally reviewed, errors in the lease language may be compounded by errors in division order calculations.
Probate for Mineral Owners
Division order calculations start with title research. If ownership percentages are wrong, it's often a title issue. Our landman with 40+ years experience can address title problems affecting your division order.
Estate Planning for Mineral Owners
Proper estate planning prevents future title complications. Mineral deeds, family agreements, and clear succession documents avoid the title problems that plague inherited mineral interests.