Statewide Montana Oil and Gas Lawyer
At the Aklestad Law Office in Shelby, we will advocate for you in negotiations involving oil and gas exploration and complex mineral rights issues. Once you establish a working relationship with our lawyer, Brad Aklestad, you will have a proven legal resource on your side for issues related to royalties, land damage and all types of disputes.
Whether your personal or business interests are at stake in a matter involving mineral rights ownership, leasing, or related issues, we want to help. To discuss your needs with a skilled lawyer who is also a longstanding, financially savvy Montana landowner, please call or e-mail our office in Shelby today.
Leasing — Valuations — Royalties — Landowner and Corporate Disputes
Attorney Brad Aklestad's legal education and experience equips him well to advise you or represent you in litigation on issues such as:
- Negotiation of an oil and gas lease that is fair to you and preserves your rights
- Evaluation of fair market value for a lease and assessment of the impact of drilling on land values
- Rightful payment of oil/gas royalties and bonuses
- Protection of landowner rights when mineral rights holders violate terms of a contract and/or unlawfully damage surface appearance, utility or resources
- Representation of corporate interests when farmers, ranchers or other surface owners interfere with an oil-and-gas company's legal exploration and production
Practical and Legal Knowledge at Work for You
We know from experience that disputes between oil companies and landowners can be intense, with valuable assets hanging in the balance. We follow the cycles of the energy industry and recognize that a period of expansion in oil and gas exploration typically leads into a period of litigation over rights and proceeds. Our clients include:
- Montana citizen landowners who want to derive maximum value from their assets while protecting their land values
- Out-of-state residents who purchase or inherit land or mineral rights
- Oil and gas exploration and other energy companies with needs ranging from title research and lease acquisition to litigation of disputes
If you are considering entering a lease, completing an acquisition or taking action to assert your rights, strong legal counsel can make a key difference in your immediate and long-term outcome. We encourage you to contact an attorney who will work tirelessly to understand your needs and achieve your goals. We offer a free initial consultation and affordable legal services.
