Board Certified in Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Gary stands apart because his deep understanding of the industry allows him to deftly balance business priorities and legal concerns. Whether private equity investors, financial service firms, or leading energy businesses, his clients value Gary’s business judgment as much as his legal counsel; they know his experience spans the lifecycle of energy agreements. Gary has drafted and negotiated nearly every instrument that concerns the acquisition, divestiture, exploration, development, production, transportation, and marketing of crude oil and natural gas. This experience also allows him to help debtors and creditors quickly mitigate issues and seize opportunities when faced with insolvency or other complex financial scenarios.

Gary has also distinguished himself in the community, where he has contributed his time and treasure to creating opportunity for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. He serves as pro bono legal counsel for undocumented immigrant children. Gary and his family have also endowed scholarships at his undergraduate and law school alma maters for first generation students.