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David S. Landry

SHAREHOLDER

Practice Area

Oil and Gas Litigation
Indemnity Litigation
Commercial Litigation
Enforcement of Creditors’ Rights Banking
Commercial Transactions
Corporate Law - Business Formation
Succession Litigation

Education

J.D., Loyola University School of Law, (New Orleans), 1998
Loyola Moot Court
B.B.A., Finance, Loyola University (New Orleans), 1988, summa cum laude Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society and Most Outstanding Business Student


Professional Experience

Mr. Landry joined the firm in 2005. Before becoming an attorney, he worked for ten years with Whitney National Bank where he was responsible for real estate lending, asset-based lending, consumer lending and regulatory compliance. He was also formerly with Phelps Dunbar, L.L.P. He is experienced in all aspects of oil and gas litigation, including “legacy” lawsuits, joint operating agreements, royalty disputes, drilling contracts, insurance coverage issues, and  mineral lease issues.

Court Admissions

All Louisiana State Courts
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana

Representative Matters

  • Representation of oil and gas companies in “legacy” oilfield site lawsuits alleging environmental contamination from exploration and production activities.
  • Representation of oil and gas companies in lawsuits involving contractual indemnity and other general contractual disputes.
  • Representation of oil and gas companies in contractual disputes with co-working interest owners.
  • Reviewing and negotiating Master Service Agreements and other maritime and oilfield services contracts, with particular emphasis on insurance and indemnity provisions.
  • Representation of oil and gas oilfield service companies in filing and enforcing and defending liens and claims arising under the Louisiana Oil Well Lien Act (La. R.S. 9:4861, et seq.) and the Louisiana Operators/Non-Operatings Lien Act (La. R.S. 9:4881, et seq).
  • Representation of oil and gas companies in litigation arising out of personal injuries on production platforms.
  • Representation of oil and gas companies in insurance coverage disputes.
  • Representation of oil and gas companies involving matters of Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, Department of Natural Resources (LDNR), Office of Conservation, Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) and related state agencies.
  • Representation of oil and gas companies in matters involving exploration, production, and litigation.
  • Representation of financial institutions and lenders.
  • Representation of both plaintiffs and defendants in claims involving commercial transactions.
  • Representation of businesses in corporate/company formations, acquisitions, litigation, and debt collection.

Selected Publications and Speeches

Mr. Landry has lectured often at seminars on topics such as succession law and corporate law.Some of the topics have included the following:

  • Inadvertent Disclosure and Maintenance of Confidentiality: Ethical Considerations for the Landman and Mineral Lawyer, Presented at the PLANO Executive Night Seminar on February 23, 2006.
  • Fundamentals of Real Estate Development-The End Game, Presented through Sterling Education Service, Inc.

Member Organizations

  • Houston Producers' Forum
  • Houston Association of Professional Landmen
  • North Houston Association of Professional Landmen
  • Fort Worth Association of Professional Landmen
  • Dallas Association of Petroleum Landmen
  • Ark-La-Tex Association of Professional Landmen
  • Professional Landmen’s Association of New Orleans
  • South Central Industrial Association
  • Louisiana State Bar Association
  • St. Tammany West Chamber of Commerce