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The Ethical Obligations of Lawyers and Landmen:
Are they Different?
Institute for Energy Law 2nd Texas Mineral Title Course
May 14-15, 2015 Houston, Texas
Paul G. Yale, Shareholder Gray Reed & McGraw, P.C.
Houston
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MPRC 1.15
TRPC 1.14 Safeguarding property
MPRC 5.4 TRPC 5.04 Professional independence of a
lawyer
MPRC 5.7 Not applicable Responsibilities regarding law related
services
MPRC 7.2
TRPC 7.O1, 02 Advertising
MPRC 1.5
TRPC 1.04 Fees
MPRC 1.8
TRPC 1.08 Conflict of Interest, Specific Rules
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MPRC 1.4
TRPC 1.03 Communication
MPRC 2.1
TRPC 2.01 Advisor
MPRC 1.1
TRPC 1.01 Competence
MPRC 1.2 TRPC 1.02 Scope of Representation and allocation of
authority between client and lawyer
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1. Appreciate the Different Roles Played by Landmen and Lawyers
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2. Do Not Underestimate the Professional Skills or Knowledge of a Landman
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3. Stand Your Ground
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4. Do Not Assume Landmen are Indifferent to Ethics
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5. Do Not Confuse Business with Legal Advice
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6. Do Not Ignore the Realities of Dealing with Surface Owners
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7. Do Not Procrastinate
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8. Do Not Overbill
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9. Do Not Inject Too Much Complexity
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10. Do Not Fail to Admit Error, Quickly
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