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Thompson & Knight LLP
One Arts Plaza
1722 Routh Street, Suite 1500
Dallas, TX  75201
USA
214.969.1675
214.999.1681 (fax)
Jolisa.Dobbs@tklaw.com

Practice

Oil and Gas

Energy

Education

J.D., 2000, with honors, University of Oklahoma College of Law, Order of the Coif, Phi Delta Phi

M.A. in Accounting, 1995, University of Oklahoma, Beta Gamma Sigma

B.A. in Accounting, 1995, summa cum laude, University of Oklahoma

Admissions

Texas

Certified Public Accountant, Oklahoma (inactive)

Prior Experience

Internal Auditor, Exxon Company, U.S.A.

 

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Jolisa Melton Dobbs

Partner, Dallas

Practice Description

Jolisa M. Dobbs's practice focuses on oil and gas transactions. She counsels clients in the areas of acquisitions and dispositions of properties; oil and gas secured lending; and acquisitions and dispositions of natural resources companies. She works in close contact with the Firm's Finance and Corporate and Securities Practice Groups. Ms. Dobbs also has expertise in oil and gas title due diligence in acquisitions of properties, and she regularly advises clients regarding exploration and production activities, including preparation of agreements and COPAS issues. She also advises mineral owners on leasing.

Representations

  • Representation of parties in acquisition and disposition of oil and gas properties

  • Representation of both borrower and lender sides in conventional financing; representation of both investor and operator sides in equity transactions and unconventional financing

  • Representation of mineral owners regarding leasing activities

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Presentations/Publications

  • "Leasing and Foreclosures," Co-Authored, Dallas Bar Association Energy Law Section, Review of Oil and Gas Law XXIII, September 2008

  • "Oil and Gas Lease Misc Clauses and Surface Agreements," Co-Authored, Dallas Bar Association Energy Law Section, December 2007

Activities

  • Member, Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation; Trustee, 2006-2009; Executive Committee 2008-2009

  • Member, Dallas Bar Association, Energy Section; Chairman, 2007

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