Key Man Insurance Policies and Ownership Buyouts in the Event of Death, Disability, or Incapacitation Published May 6, 2026 In closely held businesses, continuity often comes down to a single, uncomfortable question: what happens when someone essential to the company is suddenly no longer there? For many organizations, the answer is not theoretical. Leadership, client… Read more »
Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts: What’s the Right Tool for You? written by Miguel Otero Published May 6, 2026 When we meet with new estate planning clients, one question comes up almost every time: What is the difference between a revocable trust and an irrevocable trust, and which one makes sense for my situation? It is… Read more »
Keeping Development Projects Moving: What Happens Between Acquisition and a Stabilized Asset written by Miguel Otero Published April 9, 2026 In commercial real estate, the purchase closing is often treated as the big milestone. In reality, it is often just the starting point. The period between acquisition and stabilization is when deals either mature into… Read more »
Beyond the Closing Table: Locking in the Long-Term Hold written by Dean Goodrich Published April 9, 2026 Leasing, financing, and exit strategies for modern commercial real estate assets require operators to manage a sophisticated intersection of contractual mandates and property law. The primary framework governing these assets involves financing documents and lender requirements, the management… Read more »
Managing Risk in Commercial Real Estate Projects: A Legal Strategy Focus on Acquisition and Due Diligence written by Tannon Symm Published April 9, 2026 Risk management in commercial real estate projects starts well before closing or construction; it really takes shape during the acquisition and due diligence phase. At this stage, legal strategy isn’t just… Read more »
The Business of Law: A COO’s Perspective written by Eric Schneider Published March 9, 2026 Lawyers prepare to practice law, but not necessarily business. Ask a lawyer about business, and you may hear: “I became a lawyer to avoid financials,” or “If you say ‘budget,’ I’m ending this conversation.” Yet the practice of law is… Read more »
The Spectrum of Post-Closing Indemnities Published February 6, 2026 Whether you’re buying or selling, Post-closing Indemnities (“PCIs”) are an essential piece of every transaction. Perhaps even more important than the assets themselves, PCIs are obligations tied to each party that survive closing and allocate the liability stemming from specific claims related to the assets. While… Read more »
Contract Operating Agreements: Why Counterparty Expectations in Oil & Gas Often Miss the Mark written by Tannon Symm Published February 6, 2026 In the oil and gas industry, “contract operating” is frequently viewed as a silver bullet. Owners who don’t operate view it as a way to avoid overhead, while the Operators view it as… Read more »
Building Legal Support That Scales: Why I Lead an Outsourced Legal Department written by Matt Reynolds Published February 6, 2026 Before joining R. Reese & Associates, I was the VP of Land and Legal at a private equity-backed asset management company. In that role, I effectively served as the general counsel and the entire legal… Read more »
Navigating Regulatory Oversight: Best Practices for Oil & Gas Operators in Texas and New Mexico written by Miguel Otero Published November 6, 2025 Regulatory compliance is critical to the successful and sustainable operation of oil and gas projects, particularly in Texas and New Mexico, two of the most active producing states in the country. These… Read more »
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