The Rule Against Perpetuities remains a powerful, and often underestimated, constraint on energy transactions. Left unaddressed, it can undermine deal value, cloud title, and disrupt operations long after closing.
Effective January 1, 2026, Brian Blackstock, Gerard D’Emilio, Zoe Butts Dowdell, Alex Telarik, and Brian Tully will serve as Shareholders. In addition, David Herber has been promoted to Of Counsel.
Super Lawyers has named 32 GableGotwals attorneys to its 2025 "Super Lawyers" list for Oklahoma, two of whom were newly included. In addition, four of the Firm’s Shareholders were recognized among Oklahoma’s top attorneys.
Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement, and selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s narrowing of federal regulatory authority, heightened litigation risks, and state-level legal updates are reshaping compliance strategies.
The Tenth Circuit’s decision will likely make it more difficult to obtain summary judgment in oilfield contamination cases.
GableGotwals is pleased to announce the recent additions of Tim Sowecke as a Shareholder and Alex R. Telarik as Of Counsel to the Firm's offices in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, respectively.
