Jeff Weems has joined Porter Hedges as a partner in the Litigation Practice Group. After years of working on rigs and as a landman, he has practiced energy law for over 23 years, concentrating on litigation. Mr. Weems primarily represents working interest owners in a variety of energy-related disputes. He also represents service companies, midstream companies and royalty owners.
Jeff is active in the American Petroleum Institute – Houston, the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners, and the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL). He is currently a member of the AAPL task force assigned to rewrite the AAPL Model Form Operating Agreement.
“Jeff is a great addition to our firm. We are pleased to add someone who has both extensive experience and an excellent reputation in the oil and gas industry to our litigation team,” said Managing Partner Rob Reedy.
Prior to Porter Hedges, Jeff was a partner at Harrison, Bettis, Staff, McFarland & Weems, LLP. He received his J.D., with honors, from the University of Texas School of Law and his B.B.A., with high honors, from The University of Texas.
