Porter Hedges LLP

David Mann’s practice is focused primarily on upstream and midstream energy transactions. He has represented clients in connection with numerous asset acquisitions and divestitures (including sale processes under Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code) as well as joint ventures, farmouts, and similar transactions for developing oil and gas assets.

He also advises clients on day-to-day legal issues that arise in the upstream and midstream energy industry and has experience negotiating joint operating agreements, oil and gas leases, easements, surface use agreements, drilling contracts, master service agreements, confidentiality agreements, gathering, processing and disposal agreements, and other energy-related documentation.

Prior to law school, David was a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Texas working as a senior assurance associate with a large public accounting firm.