John Childers

John Childers

Experienced Oil and Gas Attorney
  • Energy, Oil & Gas Law, Business Law, Real Estate Law
  • Texas, Texas
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Biography

Mr. Childers joined Freeman Mills PC with more than 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. He began his career as an independent field landman performing all aspects of onshore land services for domestic exploration and production companies. From 2006 to 2015 he held the following positions with independent domestic upstream operating companies: Land Manager, Land Manager and General Counsel, Vice President - Land, Executive Vice-President - Exploration and Production, Chief Operating Officer and President.

During his tenure in the energy business, Mr. Childers has been charged with leading the management of exploration and production operations, the acquisition and divestiture of various onshore assets, as well as the legal, regulatory, and exploration efforts for in-situ uranium mining in South Texas.

Mr. Childers’ practice is predominately focused on oil and gas transactional matters, general corporate law, and business formation.

Practice Areas
Energy, Oil & Gas Law
Utilities
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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Texas
State Bar of Texas
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Education
University of Houston - Main Campus
B.A. | Political Science
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St. Mary's University School of Law
J.D.
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Professional Associations
Texas State Bar  # 24049418
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Current
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Dallas Bar Association LegalLine
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Current
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American Association of Professional Landmen
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Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Landman Lease and Title Manual
Websites & Blogs
Website
Freeman Mills PC
Website
Landman Lease and Title Manual
Contact & Map
Freeman Mills PC
12222 Merit Drive
Ste 1400
Dallas, TX 75251
Telephone: (469) 607-5572
Freeman Mills PC
115 W 7th Street
Ste 1225
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Telephone: (469) 607-5572