John R. Lee

Phone: (406) 252-3441

Billings, MT

Working together with a well-qualified staff, firm lawyers strive to provide each client with prompt, personalized service of the highest caliber.

John R. Lee is a Partner in the Natural Resources Department. His practice is concentrated on all aspects of oil and gas law, including title examination of federal, fee, state and Indian lands, division orders, formation of federal exploratory and enhanced recovery units, contract matters, and representing clients before state and federal regulatory agencies.

Mr. Lee received his Juris Doctorate from the University of North Dakota School of Law, where he was Order of the Coif. John is an active member of the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation, a Regional Director of the American Association of Professional Landmen and a Past President of the Montana Association of Professional Landmen. He is admitted to practice law in both Montana and North Dakota. Mr. Lee also serves on the faculty of the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation’s Federal Oil and Gas Leasing Short Course, teaching the subject areas of unitization, communication and operations.

PRACTICE AREAS

• Lease & Contract Negotiation
• Natural Resources
• Oil & Gas
• Public Land Issues
• Regulatory Matters
• Title Examinations

BAR ADMISSIONS

• Montana, 1989
  
• North Dakota, 1990

EDUCATION

• 1989 - J.D. University of North Dakota School of Law
  
• 1981 - B.S.B.A. University of North Dakota

AWARDS AND HONORS

• Listed in The Best Lawyers in America in Natural Resources Law
  
• Listed in Chambers USA

COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT

• Boys and Girls Club of Yellowstone County, Board Member, 1990-1995