Due to the large amount of natural resources in Pennsylvania, many individuals have found themselves with deposits of oil and gas on their properties. Once these resources have been discovered, it is important that landowners protect their rights by seeking assistance from an experienced oil and gas law attorney.

At Elliott B Weiss & Associates, our firm is skilled at handling all shtmlects of oil and gas law for individuals located in Williamsport and throughout the surrounding Pennsylvania communities. Our oil and gas representation is focused on handling contracts and leases for landowners who wish to lease their land to gas companies in return for monetary compensation and retention of the rights to the land. These can be incredibly lucrative contracts and need to be tended to by a knowledgeable lawyer. Contact our firm online to learn more about the oil and gas law services we offer.

Our office is staffed with attorneys who have an intricate knowledge of oil and gas issues. Attorneys Elliott Weiss and Philip Sunderland are highly skilled at negotiating with large companies on behalf of individual landowners. They can also advise on other issues that may arise, such as how to incorporate the oil and gas rights into an estate plan and how taxation may come into play.

Marcellus Shale

Drilling is underway in the northeastern part of the state for Marcellus Shale. A type of rock that is known to harbor oil and gas reserves, Marcellus Shale is a valuable asset to individuals that discover it on their property. This type of resource is being discovered more every day and peak production is not even expected to hit until around the year 2025. Our firm works to establish long-term relationships with clients, helping them deal with their natural resource rights now and into the future.

Company Representation

In some cases, we may represent a company attempting to enter into a master service agreement in order to provide oil and gas services.

To learn more about oil and gas law issues, or to schedule an appointment to meet with a member of our firm, contact us online or by calling 570-279-4356.