Stonecipher has been representing clients in various aspects of the oil & gas industry for over 20 years. The firm represents operators, working interest owners and landowners. As a result of the firm's long term experience in oil & gas, Stonecipher is well positioned to address and handle the issues that relate to the exploration of the Marcellus Shale throughout Pennsylvania.

The firm has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating agreements and litigating disputes for:

• Landowner leases and Addenda for Marcellus wells and other types of wells, whether the well is to be drilled on the landowner's property or pooled with other neighboring property


• Joint Operating Agreements on behalf of both Operators and Working Interest owners


• Financing secured by oil & gas assets and reserves


• Exploration Agreements within Areas of Mutual Interest


• Seismic Agreements


• Well Service Agreements


• The purchase and sale of leases, wells and related assets


• Pipeline Management Agreements and Pipeline Construction Agreements


• Lease Agreements and Royalty Agreements


• Lease Assignments and Royalty Assignments


• Well Drilling Agreements