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Burton Receives 40 Under 40 Award from SABJ

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Trace Burton was selected as one of the San Antonio Business Journal's 40 Under 40 winners. The San Antonio Business Journal announced the 2015 winners of the 40 Under 40 special awards publication, which will honor 40 outstanding individuals under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the San Antonio community. A select panel of judges consisting of past 40 Under 40 award recipients chose the 2015 winners from more than 110 nominees. The winners will be recognized at a reception in February.  To read the complete article, click here.    
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Fitzsimons Quoted in Express-News Article

Posted on Categories Oil, Gas & Minerals
Joseph Fitzsimons was quoted in an article titled, "Minerals Trump Surface Rights" in the Sunday, July 20, 2014 edition of the San Antonio Express News.  The article highlights the results of a recent ruling by the Texas Supreme Court in the Key Operating & Equipment v. Hegar case and discusses its impact on the surface owner.  Fitzsimons commented that even as one of the largest producing states, Texas does not have a surface damage requirement.  Most oil and gas companies offer damages to surface owners in order to keep the surface owner happy.
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Johnson Promoted to Partner

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The law firm of Uhl, Fitzsimons, Jewett & Burton, PLLC, is pleased to announce that Ezra A. Johnson has been named as a partner of the firm.  Mr. Johnson, previously an associate of the firm, will continue to assist clients in matters relating to landowner rights and the development, marketing and sale of mineral assets in South Texas (and beyond), including mineral leases, surface use agreements, deeds, pooling agreements, pipeline agreements, disposal agreements, and sales agreements.  Mr. Johnson will also continue to work with partners Joseph Fitzsimons and Trace Burton to develop the firm’s burgeoning litigation practice in mineral title…
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Fitzsimons Highlighted in “The Cattleman” Magazine

Posted on Categories Farm & Ranch, Oil, Gas & Minerals
Joseph B.C. Fitzsimons was interviewed for an article in March 2014 issue of The Cattleman on the topic of "Surface Use Agreements".  "A carefully drafted SUA can protect the surface owners' rights while allowing for exploration and drilling.  A well drafted SUA will add value to the surface estate and may provide for penalties against an oil company in cases of non-compliance," stated Fitzsimons.
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