Mike Montes Jr.

Attorney at Law MONTES & ASSOCIATES

Year: 2001 - Current

Description: Provide legal advice to management and staff regarding lease maintenance, title issues, state oil and gas regulation and other various exploration and production related issues in particular. Render guidance to ensure compliance with the laws and regulations of the federal, states and local governments in general. Negotiate mineral lease ratifications with royalty owners. Draft and negotiate oil and gas acquisition and divestiture agreements, acreage trade agreements, exploration and development agreements, unit and joint operating agreements, farmout agreements, purchasing and materials procurement agreements, natural gas gathering and sales agreements and seismic agreements among others. Respond to, and or initiate lawsuits and discovery request on behalf of individuals and oil company clients. Litigate all types of personal injury, real estate, criminal defense, divorce and business disputes.

Judge Pro Tem Los Angeles Superior Court

Year: 2013 - 2018

Description: Preside over Traffic trials, Arraignments, Civil Harassment, Small Claims matters for the Los Angeles Superior Court.

Senior Partner Garcia Well Services and Drilling, Inc.

Year: 1984 - 1989

Description: Primary responsibilities include drafting and negotiating oil and gas acquisition and divestiture agreements, acreage trade agreements, exploration and development agreements, unit and joint operating agreements, farmout agreements, purchasing and materials procurement agreements, natural gas gathering and sales agreements and seismic agreements. Responsible for overseeing the plugging and abandonment of depleted oil and gas wells; supervise the maintenance and logistics of a workover rig with its associated equipment and personnel.

"Nitrogen-LPG Achieve Miscibility at High Temperatures" Petroleum Engineer International (November, 1982)