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Comprehensive Legal Expertise: From Personal to Public Matters
Benckenstein & Oxford offers a wide array of legal services, encompassing corporate defense, probate & estate planning, guardianship, trusts, pipeline negotiations, governmental entity assistance, and various green energy projects. Our dedicated approach ensures personalized and strategic legal solutions across various sectors, reflecting our commitment to excellence, ethical practice, and advancing sustainable futures.
Landowner Lawyer for Pipeline Easement Negotiations: Advocate for landowners in pipeline easement and/or condemnation matters
Landowner Lawyer for Pipeline Easement Negotiations: Advocate for landowners in pipeline easement and/or condemnation matters The legal team at Benckenstein & Oxford, LLP specializes in representing landowners in negotiations and/or litigation in pipeline easement matters. The firm's approach is to be a zealous representative of its clients while also being diplomatic in its negotiations. As a representative of the landowners, lawyers at the firm develop close relationships with their clients and spend time to understand each landowner client's unique concerns and issues. At Benckenstein & Oxford, LLP, our lawyers represent its landowner clients in pipeline matters on an hourly basis and do not charge a contingency fee for their services. Moreover, the firm bills its clients in pipeline matters only after the client has been compensated by the pipeline company and, if possible and if approved by their clients, the firm will use its best efforts split the lawyer's time among the clients to save money on legal cost.
LEGAL FEES ARE ON AN HOURLY BASIS
FEES DUE WHEN CLIENTS ARE PAID
NO CONTINGENCY FEES
Carbon Sequestration Legal Guidance: Pioneering Green Futures
The Firm has successfully negotiated carbon sequestration easement agreements with Chevron, Bayou Bend, Oxy, and ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions. To date, the firm’s attorneys have successfully negotiated, or assisted in the negotiations of easement agreements for and on behalf of their landowner clients that cover over 150,000 acres in Southeast Texas, which has resulted in substantial compensation to their clients. As part of the services provided, our attorneys work with their clients and use their prior experience to evaluate and offer advice on contract terms and compensation amounts, while also assisting their clients in verifying property ownership and acreage, informing the clients of the status of negotiations, closing the transaction, and being available to address post-execution issues that may arise.
Green Energy Project Services: Powering Sustainable Futures
Southeast Texas is quickly becoming a major hub for green energy projects such as hydrogen facilities, solar facilities, and wind farms. At Benckenstein & Oxford, LLP our attorneys have been at the forefront of evaluating the various companies reaching out to local landowners to provide information on the feasibility of proposed projects and then to assisting in the negotiations of the agreements to utilize the client’s property for the respective projects. To do this, utilizing outside experts and collaborating with other attorneys in the industry to ensure our clients receive the greatest compensation possible while at the same time having agreements that protect the landowner’s property for the current and future generations.
LEGAL FEES ARE ON AN HOURLY BASIS
FEES DUE WHEN CLIENTS ARE PAID
NO CONTINGENCY FEES
Legal Services for Governmental Entities: Guiding Public Sector Excellence
Benckenstein & Oxford, LLP serves as general counsel to several governmental entities in Southeast Texas and legal advisor to their Board of Directors. As general counsel to multiple emergency service districts, water districts, drainage districts, and hospital districts in the area, the lawyers from the firm offers advise, and oversight, to ensure transparency and compliance with the state constitution, statues, and regulations. The lawyers at the firm enjoy working hand-in-hand with management and the Board of Directors of their governmental entity clients to proactively advise on operational and financial issues that may arise to avoid future legal problems.
Probate & Estate Planning: Securing Your Future
With a comprehensive approach to Probate & Estate Planning, Benckenstein & Oxford ensures your legacy and future are meticulously planned and protected, offering peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Guardianship Law Services: Protecting What Matters Most
At Benckenstein & Oxford, our Guardianship Law Services are dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of your loved ones, ensuring they receive the protection and care they deserve during crucial times.
Trusts Law Services: Crafting Your Legacy with Care
Benckenstein & Oxford's Trusts Law Services offer expert guidance in creating and managing trusts, ensuring your assets are managed and distributed according to your wishes, safeguarding your legacy for generations to come.
Commercial Transactions Law Services: Facilitating Business Success
Benckenstein & Oxford's Commercial Transactions Law Services empower businesses with strategic legal guidance, ensuring seamless operations and transactions that pave the way for successful commercial endeavors, protecting interests and fostering growth in a competitive market.
Business Entity Formation: Building Strong Foundations
Benckenstein & Oxford practices in Business Entity Formation, guiding entrepreneurs and businesses in establishing solid legal foundations that support growth, ensure compliance, and protect assets from the outset, setting the stage for long-term success and stability.
General Civil Litigation: Championing Your Rights
Benckenstein & Oxford's General Civil Litigation services are dedicated to championing your rights, offering robust representation across a spectrum of disputes to ensure justice is served and your interests are vigorously defended in and out of court.
Corporate Defense Strategies: Safeguarding Your Business
Historically, the backbone of Benckenstein & Oxford, LLP has been to assist its corporate clients on a local, statewide, and national basis. The firm’s attorneys have a long history of serving as national counsel for major corporations, overseeing litigation throughout the country. As national counsel for some of the nation’s largest companies, the lawyers at the firm have assisted their clients in successfully negotiating the resolution of over 20,000 claims.
