Dallas, TX Office

12222 Merit Drive, Suite 1400
Dallas, Texas 75251

jlesyna@freemanmillspc.com
p: (214) 800-5191
f: (214) 800-5190

James J. Lesyna, Jr.

Senior Counsel

James’s energy practice focuses primarily on complex oil and gas title issues and M&A due diligence. He has advised a wide range of clients — from individual lessors to major producers — regarding matters involving asset acquisition and divestiture, regulatory compliance, lease negotiation, and land use issues. His extensive transaction experience includes the drafting of oil and gas title opinions, regulatory filings, purchase and sale agreements, oil and gas leases, joint operating agreements, and various curative instruments.

James acquired his initial experience in the energy industry as an independent field landman performing title research throughout Texas, from the Permian Basin to the Haynesville Shale and down into the Eagle Ford. He later diversified his skills as both a project lead and manager of a land services company in Fort Worth. Prior to joining the Firm, he held a general in-house position for a closely held domestic energy producer.

Practice Areas

  • Oil & Gas Transactions
  • Oil & Gas Acquisitions and Divestitures
  • Oil & Gas Title Examination
  • Real Estate Transactions

Education

  • B.A., The University of Texas at Austin
  • J.D., Southern Methodist University

Bar Admissions

  • State Bar of Texas

Affiliations

  • American Association of Professional Landmen
  • Dallas Association of Professional Landmen
  • Dallas Bar Association – Energy Law Section
  • State Bar of Texas — Corporate Counsel Section
  • State Bar of Texas — Oil, Gas, and Energy Resources Law Section
  • State Bar of Texas – Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section