James Brink, Esq.'s Page

"I think I need to clarify a point I made earlier in my postings.  I am not suggesting that the Washington PA lawyers engaged in any unethical or improper activities.  Nor am I suggesting that they are in any way employed by the gas…"

"Sorry, but I cannot spend all day watching the posts on this site and responding immediately.  There is work, you know. "

"No, no need to lick wounds when none were inflicted.  And, there is no feeding on the souls of gullible landowners either.  However, I have noticed that you comment on a variety of topics on this site.  Have you ever…"

"You'll have to ask them.  I have been accused of getting my facts incorrect even though our clients provided us with copies of handouts they received at the meetings. "

"No, Jim, I don't generally spout off without having facts.  Please tell the folks who paid the Washington PA lawyers and Co-Exprise in the last Mercer County deal they closed on February 1.  You remember the one?  That is where…"

"Time for full disclosure, Jim.  Tell the folks that your group, including the Washington PA lawyers, already had a lease provided by Hilcorp before they started having meetings in Mercer County.  Then, Hilcorp paid the lawyers and…"

"Not at all.  There has been some infighting among the members of some landowners groups and the gas companies are waiting on the sidelines to pick them off when they wander from the herd."

"Can you tell me where this site is actually located?  Thanks."

"Yes, I have seen the purported proposed lease, addendum as well as Dick's "agency" agreement."

"Sorry, I did not realize that we were engaged in point-counterpoint here.  Gasman's math is not fuzzy.  It appears that you and he are experienced enough to proceed on your own, which is fine.  I wish you both the best of…"

"Deal."

"Touche, Alan.  Can we meet for lunch in five years? The one who was wrong buys!"

"Yes, that is generally what it means.  I never heard the hell phrase, however.  There are ways to limit this general grant of your mineral rights, but the gas company is not going to offer it to you on its own.  You have to at least…"

"Smart move.  Unfortunately, many of your neighbors will not think the way you do.  The money is just too enticing.  By the way, landmen treat me the same way!  I find that many times I am explaining to them what their own lease…"