Previous Law Firm Name

• Kemp Smith Duncan & Hammond, December 31, 1993

Law Firm Overview

Davis Gerald & Cremer is located in Midland, Texas, the business and financial center of the Permian Basis, and offers high-quality, specialized legal services to corporate clients doing business within West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico. The Permian Basin is home to approximately 25 percent of U.S. domestic oil and gas production.

Davis Gerald & Cremer  is known throughout the oil and gas industry for providing its clients with aggressive and experienced representation that produce results.  Reflecting the economic base of the region,  Davis Gerald & Cremer's  practice is divided into two areas of practice: (1) Oil and Gas and (2) Litigation. The firm's oil and gas clients include major and independent producers.

The lawyers in the Oil and Gas section handle numerous transactions involving all phases of the petroleum industry, including oil and gas title examination in Texas and New Mexico, documentation of acquisitions of producing properties, frequently involving millions of dollars, and preparation and review of purchase and sale agreements, exploration agreements, operating agreements, seismic option agreements, loan documents relating to oil and gas transactions, due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, and conveyances of all types. The lawyers in this section also render advice regarding the general day-to-day business transactions of the firm's oil and gas clients.

The lawyers in the Litigation section limit their practice to sophisticated commercial, personal injury, toxic/environmental tort, and employment cases in state and federal courts and before various administrative bodies. The commercial cases typically arise from the oil and gas industry and often involve multiple parties and complex issues. The lawyers are experienced in aggressively handling class action lawsuits. The personal injury practice is primarily the defense of national companies against more serious claims arising from premises activities, negligence, and products liability.

Davis Gerald & Cremer has successfully defended its clients in cases alleging harm from exposure to free silica, hydrogen sulfide, benzene, pesticides, and other agents. The environmental tort cases often involve alleged contamination of underground water sources as well as surface spills and pollution associated with oil and gas operations.

In the burgeoning area of employment law, the firm has expanded its client base and represents employers in defending against allegations of harassment, discrimination, and employment-related torts such as slander and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The administrative practice includes appearances before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Texas Commission on Human Rights, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the Texas Workforce Commission.

Areas of Practice

• Oil and Gas Transactions
• Litigation & Appeals

West Practice Categories

Oil & Gas, Litigation & Appeals, Complex Litigation, Federal Appellate Practice, Federal Trial Practice, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice