Mr. Albert E. Sherman, Private Law Practice

Albert Sherman is a shareholder of Cotton, Bledsoe, Tighe & Dawson who practices in the firm’s Oil and Gas Section. Albert has handled a wide range of matters relating to the oil and gas industry. His representation of clients involves operations not only in the State of Texas but also in Southeast New Mexico.

AREA OF CONCENTRATION

Oil and Gas Title Examination

Albert spends a portion of his time on title examination. His title examination work involves all types of opinions, including drilling title opinions, division order title opinions and acquisition title opinions. Title opinions may be based on abstract examination or done by "stand-up" examination in the county clerk’s office.

Oil and Gas Transactional Work

Albert also spends a large portion of his time representing oil and gas companies in negotiating and documenting oil and gas transactions. He has prepared many different types of purchase and sale agreements, assignments, leases, seismic option agreements, participation agreements, joint operating agreements, and other documents a client may need in order to purchase, explore for and develop oil and gas reserves.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Albert is a member of the State Bar of Texas and is Board Certified in Oil, Gas and Mineral Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Albert is also licensed to practice in the State of New Mexico and is a member of the State Bar of New Mexico. Additionally, he is a member of the American Association of Professional Landmen and the Permian Basin Landmen’s Association. Albert has presented seminar papers to several industry groups, including various landmen associations.

EDUCATION

Albert received his undergraduate degree from Angelo State University in 1987. While at Angelo State University he served as student body president. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1990.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Albert is actively involved in First Presbyterian Church of Midland and is an Elder in such church. He has served as a member of its Board of Deacons. He also promotes youth sports in Midland by serving as a coach for Midland Soccer Association and for the Upward Basketball Program and by serving on the committee which manages the Upward Basketball league. Additionally, Albert is a supporter of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Midland, Inc. having previously served as the President of the Board of Directors of such agency and acted as a big brother for a child served by such agency.