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M. Bradford Moody
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Brad Moody graduated from Rice University and the University of Texas School of Law. He began his law practice with the Washington, D.C., office of Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld in 1983 as an associate. From 1988 until 1996, he worked for Pennzoil Company, first as Attorney and later Senior Attorney. From 1996 until 2000, he worked for Belco Oil & Gas Corp., first as Senior Attorney and later Vice-President, Legal and Land. In 2000, Mr. Moody returned to private practice, concentrating in the fields of oil and gas, oil and gas litigation, and renewable energy.

Mr. Moody is licensed to practice in Texas by the Supreme Court of Texas and in the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th and 10th Circuit.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

  • 1983 - J.D., The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, TX
  • 1980 - B.A. (Economics), Rice University

PROFESSIONAL HONORS & ACTIVITIES

  • Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
  • Member of Oil, Gas & Energy Resources Law Section, State Bar of Texas
  • Planning Committee and Conference Faculty, University of Texas Wind, Solar and Renewables Conference (2008-Current)
  • Planning Committee, South Texas College of Law, Advance Oil, Gas and Mineral Law (2007-Current) 

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

  • Represented oil and gas exploration company in negotiation,  acquisition and sale of +20,000 acre leasehold in Eagle Ford Shale play, South Texas
  • Represented multiple wind power developers in connection with successful development and sale of Gulf Wind (283 MW-Kenedy County, TX), Argonne Mesa (90 MW-Guadalupe County, NM), Kumeyaay (50 MW-Campo Indian Reservation, CA), and Bull Creek (180 MW-Borden County, TX) wind farms
  • Represented oil and gas exploration company in acquisition of proven, developed producing properties plus undeveloped leasehold in Nueces County, Texas
  • Represented oilfield products company in negotiation of product sale and IP licensing agreement covering innovative valve technology used in hydrofracturing oil and gas wells
  • Represented wind power development company in simultaneous negotiation and acquisition of over twenty-five wind option and easement agreements for future 250 MW wind farm in Panhandle region of Texas
  • Represented wind power developer before the Texas Public Utility Commission in connection with establishment of Panhandle Competitive Renewable Energy Zones
  • Represented oil companies and oilfield service companies in drafting and negotiating master service and supply agreements, drilling contracts and related indemnity and insurance contracts for domestic, maritime and international activities
  • Represented wind power development company in preparation of its multi-state wind option and lease form
  • Represented offshore oil and gas exploration company in negotiations for multiple production handling agreements, exploration agreements and farmouts in deepwater Gulf of Mexico
  • Represented oil and gas exploration company in state district court lawsuit for breach of contract and warranty in connection with defective casing sold by oilfield supply company
  • Represented land owner pursuing claims against the Federal Aviation Administration in connection with breach of lease and inverse condemnation resulting from wind power development and “no presumed hazard” determinations under 14 CFR Part 77
  • Represented land owner in negotiation of long term wind option and easement for 100 MW wind farm in Webb County, Texas
  • Represented wind power developer before South Dakota Public Utilities Commission to establish avoided cost long term power contract under Public Utilities Regulatory Policy Act

SPEECHES & ARTICLES 

  • Co-Author, A Litigation Perspective:  Selected Thoughts On The Express Negligence Doctrine, Exculpatory Clauses, And Indemnity In Joint Operating Agreements, State Bar of Texas Oil, Gas & Energy Resources Law Section Report, 2001
  • Author/Speaker, The IAGC Master Data Use License: Recent Revisions From The Exploration Perspective, University of Houston Advanced Oil and Gas Seminar, 2004 and State Bar of Texas Oil, Gas & Energy Resources Law Section Report, 2005
  • Author/Speaker, Offshore Production Handling Agreements, South Texas Energy Law Institute for Attorneys and Landmen, 2005
  • Speaker, Litigation Update, South Texas College of Law, Energy Law Institute for Attorneys and Landmen, 2006
  • Conference Faculty, Offshore Wind Power, University of Texas Law School Wind Energy Institute, 2007
  • Author/Speaker, Joint Operating Agreements-A Primer, 21stAnnual South Texas Energy Law Institute for Attorneys and Landmen, 2008
  • Author/Speaker, Removing An Uncooperative Operator Under The Model 610 Form Operating Agreement, State Bar of Texas Oil, Gas & Energy Resources Law Section Report and 27thAnnual State Bar of Texas Advanced Oil, Gas & Energy Resources Law Course, 2009 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

  • State Bar of Texas

CIVIC INVOLVEMENT

  • Board of Directors, The Memorial Park Conservancy (2002-Present)
  • Board of Visitors, Executive Committee, McDonald Observatory and the University of Texas Department of Astronomy (1996-Present)
  • Board of Directors, Public Policy Chair, The Park People (2004-2008)
  • Global Basins Research Network, Chair (1995-1996)

PERSONAL AND INTERESTS

  • Married, Morgan Kennedy Moody
  • Children, Chandler (21), Rush (20) and John (19)
  • Recreational Pursuits, Include Backpacking, Travel, Photography and Music 

 

 

M. Bradford Moody
bmoody@wattbeckworth.com
D: +1 713.333.9108

1800 Pennzoil Place
South Tower
711 Louisiana Street
Houston, TX 77002
T: +1 713.650.8100
F: +1 713.650.8141

Practice Areas
Oil & Gas
Renewable Energy