About Michael J. Pantaleo
Michael J. Pantaleo
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900 E. St. Mary Boulevard, Suite 200
Lafayette, Louisiana 70503
P.O. Box 51347
Lafayette, Louisiana 70505-1347
EDUCATION
Florida Coastal School of Law,
J.D., 2009
Auburn University,
B.A., 2006
BAR ADMISSIONS
Louisiana (2010)
Texas (2020)
Attorney
Michael J. Pantaleo
Mike began his career as an Independent Petroleum Landman in Louisiana and Texas working in a managerial role in multiple oil and gas lease and pipeline right-of-way acquisition projects, as well as numerous due diligence projects for multi-million dollar acquisitions and divestitures of oil and gas properties. In 2015, Mike joined Randazzo Giglio & Bailey LLC as an associate attorney. Since that time, Mike has rendered numerous oil and gas title opinions on properties across the State of Louisiana. In addition, Mike regularly counsels clients on transactional matters and provides “nuts and bolts” operations advice. Mike also provides general business planning, transactions and advice to the firm’s clients.
Mike obtained his a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a concentration in finance and business management in 2006 from Auburn University and his J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law. Mike is licensed to practice law in both Louisiana and Texas and is a member of various professional organizations including the Louisiana State Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas, the American Association of Professional Landmen, the Lafayette Association of Professional Landmen, Houston Association of Professional Landmen and the Lafayette Bar Association.
Representative Matters
Oil & Gas
- Drafted agreements and contractual provisions for joint operating agreements, drilling contracts, mineral leases, rights-of-ways, surface and subsurface agreements and all other relevant forms of transactional documents and contracts
- Rendered drilling and division order title opinions in Louisiana
- Drafted curative instruments and documents
- Advise clients on day to day operations including risk fee and mineral lease maintenance issues
- Regulatory issues with State of Louisiana, Office of Conservation and Office of Mineral Resources
Business Law
- Formation of business entities and preparation of operating agreements, employment contracts, and other such agreements
- Drafted agreements and transactions transferring membership interest and corporate shares
Real Estate
- Rendered title opinions for the acquisition and divestiture of immovable property in Louisiana
- Prepared closing and real estate transactional documents, purchase agreements, sale instruments, leases and right-of-way agreements
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