Mr. Jackson is Board Certified in Oil, Gas and Mineral Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has worked for over 25 years in oil, gas and mineral law, the mining of Texas lignite, regulatory matters before the Railroad Commission of Texas, and real estate transactions. Mr. Jackson regularly appears before the Railroad Commission of Texas and various state district courts, appellate courts, and other state agencies.
His Oil and Gas Division practice has included contested case hearings on Rule 37 and Rule 38 cases, field rules, productive acreage, proration, hydrogen sulfide safety under Statewide Rule 36, and field designations. His SMRD practice has involved permitting surface lignite mines, defending and negotiating settlements of mine permit protests, and successfully defending an unsuitability petition.
Mr. Jackson has extensive experience examining title to oil and gas and coal/lignite properties, regularly advising clients on mineral leases, deeds, and other instruments used in title curative. His expertise includes boundary and title issues, and he has represented clients before the Texas General Land Office in vacancy and boundary matters.
Admission to Bar
- Oklahoma (1981)
- Texas (1982)
Education
- The University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee (B.A. 1978)
- University of Tulsa, College of Law (J.D. 1981)
Professional Experience
- Partner, Jackson Sjoberg L.L.P. (October 2023 – Present)
- Partner, Jackson, Sjoberg, & Townsend, L.L.P. (January 2017 – September 2023)
- Partner, Jackson, Sjoberg, McCarthy & Townsend, L.L.P. and predecessor firms (1999 – 2016)
- Principal, Law Offices of David E. Jackson (1995 – 1998)
- Partner, McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore, L.L.P. (1987 – 1995)
- Associate, McGinnis, Lochridge & Kilgore, L.L.P. (1982 – 1986)
Awards & Recognition
- Board Certified in Oil, Gas & Mineral Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (1988 – Present)
- Named a Texas “Super Lawyer” for Energy and Natural Resources, 2005 – 2015, 2018
- Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
Associations
- Texas State Bar
- Oklahoma Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Texas Mineral Landmen’s Association (a division of the AAPL)
- Texas Mining & Reclamation Association
- Institute for Energy Law — Advisory Board (2002 – Present)