Wichita Law Resources

Attorneys & Advisors in the Mississippian Lime Oil Play

The Mississippi Lime oil play is at HARTENSTEIN POOR LLC’s backdoor. They are unquely situated and qualified to serve landowners, landmen, geologists, contractors and energy service companies. HARTENSTEIN POOR LLC works upstream, midstream and downstream. In recent months, the firm has worked with out-of-state land management, energy services and oilfield workforce housing firms that need local counsel who know their way around the region.

Oil and Gas Law Services:

  • Mineral Leases
  • Mineral Transactions
  • Royalty & Working Interests
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Severance Tax and Taxes on Severed Mineals

The ability to represent landowner interests in mineral rights leasing and oil and exploration requires more than an understanding of real estate and contract law. It requires a law firm that actually understands the exploration process. The environmental impact must be considered. Tax and financial issues must be considered. HARTENSTEIN POOR LLC provides the industry-specific knowledge that most law firms cannot.

Lawyers with Direct Real Experience in the Renewable Energy Sector

Most regional law firms now have renewable energy practice groups. But, those lawyers typically lack direct experience in the sector. Attorney Scott B. Poor is veteran of four renewable energy startups. He served as Corporate Counsel and Director of Investor Relations to Green Plains Renewable Energy (NASDAQ: GPRE), the nation’s largest publicly traded ethanol company. Additionally, he was been in-house counsel to advanced biofuel, wind development and wind turbine manufacturing firms. HARTENSTEIN POOR LLC has more direct experience in the renewable energy sector than any other firm in the Wichita metro.

Sometimes You Need an Environmental Heavyweight Lawyer to Keep Your Energy or Resource Development Project on Track

Sometimes you need an environmental heavyweight lawyer to keep your energy or resource development project on track. HARTENSTEIN POOR LLC personnel have indepth knowledge of environmental permitting and regulation. They understand how environmental regulatory agencies work, and they have the contacts necessary to serve your interests. Attorney Scott B. Poor formerly served as litigation counsel to the Kansas Department of Agriculture, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. Additionally, he served as the state’s liaison to EPA Region VII. HARTENSTEIN POOR LLC can bring it’s extensive experience to the table for client energy and resource development projects.

In the Southern Plains Region, It’s Always All About the Water

HARTENSTEIN POOR LLC knows that in the South Plains region, it’s always all about the water. HARTENSTEIN POOR LLC understands water rights from the perspective of energy, agricultural and industrial users. They are accustomed to representing clients in groundwater management district issues and disputes. HARTENSTEIN POOR LLC is equally accustomed to representing clients with water and groundwater quality issues and disputes

Why Choose Us?

  • Over 40 years of experience
  • Former corporate executives and senior government officials
  • Support of entrepreneurship and economic development