LEGAL AREAS OF CONCENTRATION

Energy Law
Employment Law
Business Transactions
Environmental Law
Title Examination

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

William J. Houser joined Pray Walker in 2007 and is focusing his practice in the areas of Energy Law and Title Examination. Combining his legal education with his training and experience as an independent petroleum landman, Mr. Houser has helped serve the needs of oil and gas exploration and production companies in the preparation of drill site and division order title opinions and acquisition title opinions, as well as Oklahoma Corporation Commission matters, and employment law. He has experience in surface damage negotiations, lease and other industry document preparation and analysis generally related to the oil and gas industry.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Washburn University
B.A. Political Science, Cum Laude with departmental honors

Oklahoma City University School of Law
Juris Doctor Degree

Law clerk for the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeal

LEGAL ASSOCIATIONS

Oklahoma Bar Association
American Bar Association
Phi Delta Phi Honors Fraternity