Team

Rickey Matherne, Jr., CPL, brings 25+ years of hands-on land experience to every project — from courthouse-level title research and lease negotiation across the prolific plays of East Texas and Louisiana to complex A&D due diligence, right-of-way acquisition, and renewable energy land work spanning the Gulf Coast, Appalachian Basin, and Mid-Continent.

Credentialed by the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) as a Certified Professional Landman, Rickey has built his practice on a straightforward standard: deliver thorough, defensible work on time and communicate clearly at every step. He has worked with independent operators, major producers, and institutional investors across projects ranging from single-tract curative issues to multi-county acquisition packages and large-scale portfolio due diligence.

His experience spans title research and curative work, lease acquisition and negotiation, A&D due diligence, mineral and royalty management, right-of-way acquisition, and solar and renewable energy land work.

Shannon Matherne, CPL, brings focused professional expertise in title examination, lease acquisition, mineral and royalty management, and land administration — work that demands precision, meticulous organization, and close attention to the details that determine whether a project is sound.

Credentialed by the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) as a Certified Professional Landman, Shannon works across the full project lifecycle: initial title research and ownership verification, lease negotiation and execution, division order review and analysis, and ongoing royalty and mineral portfolio management. She has worked on projects across the Gulf Coast, East Texas, and Louisiana plays, and is known for well-documented, tightly organized work product that holds up under scrutiny at every stage.

Her commitment to accuracy and clear communication makes her a trusted resource for clients managing complex ownership structures, multi-interest portfolios, and time-sensitive transactions.