Debra J. Villarreal
Partner,
Dallas
Practice Description
Debra J. Villarreal's practice focuses on the acquisition and disposition of oil and gas properties. She counsels clients and prepares agreements in relation to exploration and production activities. Ms. Villarreal also has expertise in oil and gas title due diligence in the acquisition of properties. In addition, she represents lenders and borrowers in oil and gas secured lending and provides advice and counseling with respect to secured transactions governed by the Uniform Commercial Code.
Representations
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Represented purchasers in acquisition of oil and gas properties located offshore Louisiana for $1,100,000,000
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Represented purchaser in acquisition of 85% working interest in properties located in Tennessee
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Represented agent in $150 million revolving credit facility secured by oil and gas properties
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Represented agent in a $46 million revolving credit facility secured by oil and gas properties
Distinctions/Honors
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The Best Lawyers in America® by Woodward/White Inc. (Oil and Gas Law); 2010-2011
Events
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Legal Issues in Emerging Resource Plays
Sep 29, 2010
Press Releases/In the News
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"Business: Work Faces" section, Fort Worth Star-Telegram; October 31, 2009
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"Women's Energy Network starts N Texas chapter," The Dallas Morning News; August 17, 2009
Presentations/Publications
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"Exploration and Development Agreements," presented at the 31st Annual Institute of the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation, 2010
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"Legal Issues in Underground Gas Storage," presented at the 27th Annual Institute of the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation, 2006
Activities
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Member, American Bar Association
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Member, State Bar of Texas