Jeffery A. McCarn
Shareholder
Licensed In:
- Texas
- Oklahoma
- New Mexico
- North Dakota
Practice Areas:
- Oil and Gas Litigation
- Wind, Solar and Renewable Energy
Certified Legal Specialties:
- Oil, Gas and Mineral Law – the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Biography
Jeffery A. McCarn, a distinguished attorney certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in the field of oil, gas and mineral law, is a dedicated professional at McCarn, Weir, & Sherwood, P.C. located in Amarillo, Texas. With a focus on oil and gas-related transactions and litigation, he extends his legal service across multiple states, including Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and North Dakota.
Mr. McCarn possesses extensive experience in providing legal representation to oil and gas enterprises across a spectrum of transactional and litigation matters within the oil and gas sector. His portfolio includes the adept management of numerous oil and gas matters pertaining to exploration and production operations, encompassing an array of issues from initial lease acquisitions to the divestiture of producing assets. While a substantial portion of these oil and gas matters primarily pertain to transactions, he has also capably navigated intricate oil and gas litigation, spanning lease and title disputes to tort-related claims.
In recent endeavors, Mr. McCarn successfully facilitated a company's divestment of both operated and non-operated oil and gas interests spanning 53 counties in New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma. Preceding this achievement, he spearheaded a comprehensive due diligence project for a company's acquisition of approximately 47,000 net acres situated in five counties in Oklahoma. Additionally, he played a pivotal role in a three-year project focused on acquiring 400,000 acres in the Texas Panhandle and several other resource-rich regions, including Oklahoma, Mississippi, Alabama and upstate New York. Furthermore, he adeptly handled and supervised a spectrum of challenges, including claims, regulatory matters and litigation arising from each of these resource plays.
Mr. McCarn holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in business, with a particular emphasis on management. His collegiate journey was distinguished by a continuous pursuit of academic excellence, as evidenced by the numerous honors he received. During his time at the university, he actively engaged in various community initiatives, underscoring his profound commitment to societal involvement.
Subsequent to completing his undergraduate studies, Mr. McCarn pursued legal studies at St. Mary's University School of Law, culminating in the attainment of his J.D. cum laude in 2006. His scholastic prowess consistently merited his inclusion on the dean's list, attesting to his unwavering dedication to legal studies. Furthermore, his exceptional achievements led to his induction into the prestigious John M. Harlan Society.
Mr. McCarn holds licenses to practice law in the states of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and North Dakota. Beyond his legal practice, he maintains an active membership with the State Bar of Texas, the Oklahoma Bar Association, the State Bar of New Mexico, the State Bar Association of North Dakota, the Amarillo Area Bar Association, the Panhandle Association of Petroleum Landmen, and the Panhandle Producers & Royalty Owners Association.
Education
- St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas
- J.D. - 2006
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Dean’s List
- Honors: Member, John M. Harlan Society
- Texas Lutheran University
- B.A. in Business - 2001
- Honors: With Honors
- Major: Management
Professional Associations
- Amarillo Area Bar Association
- State Bar of Texas
- Oklahoma Bar Association
- New Mexico Bar Association
- State Bar Association of North Dakota
- Panhandle Association of Petroleum Landmen
- Panhandle Producers & Royalty Owners Association
Pro Bono Activities
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Board Member for United Way