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Title opinions, curative work, and acquisition due diligence for operators and mineral owners.

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Why Clients Trust UV Jones IV

Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, trusted experience, and results grounded in careful analysis.

Board-Certified Expertise

Board Certified in Oil, Gas & Mineral Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialisation.



Trusted by Industry Leaders

Representative experience includes title work and transactions for major and large independent operators, alongside independent mineral owners.

Proven Track Record

Experience includes due diligence for a $270.5M acreage exchange, a multi-year town-wide title project, and litigation support that contributed to favourable outcomes for mineral owners.

Practice Areas

ACQUISITIONS AND DUE DILIGENCE

We are prepared to take you through all aspects of an acquisition, from the initial Letter of Intent, Purchase Sales Agreement (PSA), Due Diligence, Acquisition Title Opinions, Review of Internal Documents, to the Closing.

DRILLING TITLE OPINIONS

Drilling title opinions determine the rights, liabilities, and ownership for lands covered by an oil and gas lease in preparation for drilling a well. This identifies problems ahead of time and helps operators keep the drilling process running smoothly.

DIVISION ORDER TITLE OPINIONS

Division order title opinions determine the rights and liabilities surrounding the payments of royalties. Each division order title opinion will provide a schedule of ownership for each requested tract of land, as well as determine title issues and curative recommendations to cure any defects.

CURATIVE AND TRANSACTIONAL DOCUMENT DRAFTING

In addition to title opinions, UV can prepare curative documents to solve the issues discovered by title opinions, and draft documents to effectuate the divestiture or purchase of land.

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Recent Case Studies & Our Best Work.

Disclaimer: Case studies describe past matters. Results depend on the facts of each case; past outcomes do not guarantee similar results.

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  • Due Diligence & Transactions
  • Title Opinions & Verification
  • Mineral Owner Representation
  • Regulatory & Negotiations
  • Litigation Support
$270.5M Acreage Exchange
$270.5M Acreage Exchange

Represented an independent oil and gas company during due diligence for an acreage exchange, totalling $270.5M in cash for assets in Loving and Reeves Counties, Texas.

Impact: Ensured clear title and marketability, reducing transaction risks.

Multi-Year Town-Wide Title Project
Multi-Year Town-Wide Title Project

Directed title work across multiple town lots culminating in a drilling title opinion and division order title opinion covering an entire municipality.

Impact: Provided operator with a legally sound framework to proceed with drilling and revenue distribution.

Forced Pooling Negotiation via Texas Railroad Commission
Forced Pooling Negotiation via Texas Railroad Commission

Secured a favourable outcome for a mineral owner client by filing a motion protesting a forced pooling action, leveraging regulatory challenge into a strong negotiating position.

Impact: Maximised mineral owner’s compensation and preserved property rights.

Complex Ownership Dispute Resolution
Complex Ownership Dispute Resolution

Uncovered decisive evidence in mineral title litigation that enabled co-counsel to file a successful motion for summary judgment in favour of the mineral owner.

Impact: Delivered a courtroom win through deep document review.

About UV Jones IV

UV Jones IV is a Midland native with nearly fifteen years of experience in the oil and gas industry. After earning his Bachelor of Philosophy from Vanderbilt University, he completed his J.D. at Oklahoma City University School of Law. UV began his career as a petroleum landman in 2011 and, after two years, transitioned into the practice of oil and gas law, drafting title opinions for major and large independent operators in the Permian Basin. He is a member of the PBLA, AAPL, and the State Bar of Texas.

As an experienced Texas lawyer, UV focuses on oil, gas, mineral, and energy law, with particular expertise in transactions and real property title opinions. His practice delivers expert guidance at the intersection of oil and gas and real property law, including complex webs of ownership. Through in-depth research, UV identifies potential risks, develops actionable solutions, and provides clear, well-structured opinions.

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