Zachary T. Ball

Zach’s practice includes preparation of acquisition, drilling and division order title opinions for energy companies working in Oklahoma and North Dakota, as well as representation of clients in other transactional matters related to the oil and gas industry. Additionally, he represents clients in business and real estate matters, including lease negotiations, acquisitions and divestitures.

Zachary T. Ball

Recent Posts

Chesapeake Exploration, LLC v. Buell (Slip Opinion No. 2015-Ohio-4551)

Posted by Zachary T. Ball on April 15, 2019

In Chesapeake Exploration, LLC v. Buell (Slip Opinion No. 2015-Ohio-4551) (Chesapeake), the Ohio Supreme Court addressed two certified questions from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.

Corban v. Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C. (Slip Opinion No. 2016-Ohio-5796)

Posted by Zachary T. Ball on April 15, 2019

In Corban v. Chesapeake Exploration, L.L.C. (Slip Opinion No. 2016-Ohio-5796), the Supreme Court of Ohio issued a landmark decision involving the Dormant Mineral Act. In Corban, the Supreme Court of Ohio addressed two certified questions from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division.