Previous Law Firm Name

• Mills, Timmons, & Flowers (APLC), January 1, 1993

Law Firm Overview

We offer highly professional legal counsel and an unusual depth of knowledge in our practice areas at the law offices of G. Warren Thornell. In practice in Louisiana since 1970, we bring more than 36 years of experience in oil and gas law, including all aspects of exploration and production activity, and environmental compliance and related litigation. We also handle real estate litigation, criminal defense, family law, and wills and estate planning.

From our offices in Shreveport, Louisiana, we represent clients throughout northern Louisiana, including the communities of Bossier, Mansfield, Homer, Benton, and Minden; Caddo, Bossier, Desoto, Webster, and Claiborne Parishes; and Barksdale Air Force Base.

Oil and gas law is a complex and specialized field requiring the services of a skilled Louisiana oil and gas attorney. G. Warren Thornell provides comprehensive legal advice and representation for issues related to oil and gas, and has the knowledge and experience needed to serve as an expert witness in trials dealing with oil and gas law issues. Cases we have been involved in are quoted and cited as authoritative, and G. Warren Thornell regularly speaks and presents papers at seminars attended by other oil and gas law attorneys.

Real estate litigation in Louisiana requires extensive knowledge and experience. Our firm provides experienced real estate litigation representation that you can trust to protect your rights and vital interests. A well-regarded real estate attorney, G. Warren Thornell wrote the National Business Institute publication Boundary Law in Louisiana .

An experienced criminal defense law firm, we defend people accused of all levels of crime, from petty misdemeanors to violent crimes and capital offenses. G. Warren Thornell serves as first chair on a panel of Death Qualified attorneys.

We have a reputation for thoroughness and excellence in all aspects of our practice. We invite you to contact our offices to learn how our knowledge and experience can help you.

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Law
• White Collar Crimes
• Energy Law
• Estate Planning
• Natural Resources Law
• Probate & Estate Administration
• Trusts
• Wills
• Real Estate Law
• Land Use & Zoning
• Oil and Gas Law
• Real Estate Litigation
• Criminal Defense

Published Works

• Boundary Law in Louisiana (Co-Author), National Business Institute, 1994
• Mastering Real Estate in Louisiana (Co-Author), National Business Institute, 1994
• Landman Environmental Certification Syllabus, American Association of Petroleum Landmen, 1991

Classes and Seminars

• Instructor, Environmental Site Assements, American Association of Petroleum Landmen, 1990 - 1995
• National Business Institute, Southwestern Legal Foundation

Representative Clients

• Department of Justice (Environmental and Natural Resources)
• Louisiana Department of Insurance
• Midroc Operating
• Mortgage Marketing Corporation
• Deerland Development, Inc.
• Questar Exploration and Production
• Omega One Waste, Inc.
• Dzurik Interests, Inc.
• Dallas Exploration
• North Louisiana Title & Abstract, Inc.
• Carpenter's Local Union
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Department of Environmental Quality
• Louisiana Association of Educators
• General Motors UAW
• Prudential Insurance
• Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company
• Samson Resources

Representative Cases

• Shoreline Gas, Inc. v. Grace Resources Inc et al, 786 So.2d 137 (La.App.2Cir 2001)
• State of Louisiana v. Alairis Payne, 833 So.2d 927 (La.S.Ct. 2002)
• Ben G. O'Neal and Sally Adrienne O'Neal Webb v. JLH Enterprises, Inc et al, 862 So.2d 1021 (LA.App.2Cir 2003)

West Practice Categories

Criminal Law, White Collar Crimes, Energy Law, Oil & Gas, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills, Natural Resources Law, Probate & Estate Administration, Real Estate Law, Land Use & Zoning