Every successful energy project is built from a comprehensive understanding of title. Whether you are drilling a single well or acquiring a multi-basin asset, Beatty & Wozniak is here to identify and ensure your interests are protected. Through meticulous title examination, preparation of title opinions, and rigorous due diligence, we work side-by-side with your internal teams every step of the way.
Our attorneys bring decades of industry-exclusive experience in examining complex mineral title and advising on asset acquisitions, land use, curative measures, and risk assessment. The attorneys on our team are admitted to practice in numerous states and have unparalleled experience with title to fee, state, federal, and tribal lands, with a regional focus on the Rocky Mountains, Permian, and Midcontinent basins.
At Beatty & Wozniak, title is not an afterthought; it is where successful projects begin.
Title Opinions
Our attorneys have prepared thousands of title opinions, including:
Drilling and Division Order Title Opinions (DDOTOs)
Drilling Title Opinions (DTOs)
Division Order Title Opinions (DOTOs)
Acquisition and Financing Opinions
Supplemental Opinions
Our firm evaluates surface and mineral rights, leasehold interests, overriding royalty interests, and encumbrances to help clients make informed development decisions. Our opinions are tailored, timely, and designed to help your operations move forward without delay.
Curative & Land Support
When title defects arise, we provide fast, effective curative strategies. Our attorneys draft and negotiate:
Corrective deeds and lease amendments
Stipulations of Interest
Easements and rights-of-way
Assignments and ratifications
Surface use agreements
Probate documents and proceedings
Our team integrates seamlessly with in-house land teams and outside land professionals to tackle these challenges.
Transactional Due Diligence
Energy deals can move fast, and mistakes can be costly. Beatty & Wozniak brings clarity and structure to even the most complex acquisitions and divestitures. Our due diligence services cover:
Title and leasehold verification
Chain of title and encumbrance reviews
Data room support and risk-flagging
Title defect analysis and mitigation
Regulatory compliance checks
Environmental and permitting review coordination
We scale quickly and are able to mobilize multidisciplinary teams for multi-state transactions and high-value asset packages. Whether you are buying, selling, or refinancing, we protect your interests and help close deals.
Strategic Insight for a Competitive Edge
Beatty & Wozniak’s exclusive focus on the energy sector means we comprehend the realities of energy operations. We do not just review documents — we anticipate roadblocks, clear hurdles, and allow you to focus on producing energy. With offices in Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming, and attorneys admitted to practice in 18 states and D.C., we are ready to partner with you to pursue long-term prosperity for your company.