About Robert T.C. Sanders, Attorney at Law — oil and gas Dallas Texas
Robert T.C. Sanders, Attorney at Law, PLLC focuses on oil and gas Dallas matters, with a specialized practice in lithium and brine lease law for Texas landowners. As new direct lithium extraction technology spreads across the Smackover formation, mineral and surface owners face unfamiliar lease terms. Attorney Robert T.C. Sanders works to protect those owners against the powerful interests of large extraction companies.
The firm reviews and negotiates brine leases, values mineral rights, and secures environmental protections for surface owners. Service packages range from a single consultation to contract review to full representation, so clients choose the level of help they need. Consultations are free, and the practice serves landowners across Dallas and throughout Texas.
What Clients Say
Reviewers describe a focused, transparent attorney who explains complex lease language in plain English. Recurring themes include clear communication, tailored strategy, and a genuine commitment to the landowner’s side. Many clients value having counsel who understands this fast-emerging field.
oil and gas Dallas — Practice Areas & Services
- Brine and lithium lease review: Analyzing and editing lease terms before owners sign.
- Mineral owner representation: Valuing rights and negotiating fair compensation.
- Surface owner guidance: Securing environmental and access protections.
- Mineral rights and royalties: Clarifying ownership and payment terms.
- Stakeholder counsel: Advising on compliance and venture strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I sign a brine or lithium lease before talking to a lawyer?
No. These leases are new and complex, and terms can affect your property for decades. A review before signing helps protect your rights and your compensation.
What does a lithium lease attorney in Dallas cost?
The firm offers tiered packages—consultation, contract review, or full representation—so you pay only for the help you need. The initial consultation is free.
How do mineral and surface rights differ in Texas?
Texas law often separates mineral and surface estates, and the mineral estate can be dominant. That split is central to brine leases, which is why owner-side counsel matters.
Quick Facts: Oil, Gas & Lithium in Dallas, Texas
- Lease activity: The Smackover Franklin project sits under 617 separate brine and mineral leases in East Texas — SEC filings
- Major acreage: Chevron secured 135,000 acres of lithium-bearing brine rights across Northeast Texas and southwest Arkansas — industry reports
- Resource scale: Smackover Lithium estimates ~2.16 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent in East Texas — Standard Lithium / Equinor
