Advanced Commercial
& Mineral Law Experience
Our firm provides practical solutions and unique insight to your legal needs
Legal Solutions for Business, Mineral Rights & Succession Planning
Davidson Summers APLC is at the forefront of business, mineral and property law. We provide our clients vast experience in complex commercial transactions, oil and gas matters and corporate law.
Our firm is dedicated to protecting your property, business interests and contract rights, now and in the future.
Latest News
COVID-19 Status and Update (NEW)
As the state government gradually scales back shelter and closure orders related to the coronavirus health emergency, our office will begin reinstating normal staffing and office hours. Some personnel may continue to work from home. The governor has again extended...
The CARES Act Expands Small Business Bankruptcy Eligibility
The Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (“SBRA”) went into effect in February 2020, adding a new "Subchapter V" to Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. The SBRA streamlines the process of Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization for small businesses and reduces the...
Court Decision on Unleased Owner Cost Deductions
On March 21, 2019, the Western District of Louisiana issued a summary judgment ruling in Allen Johnson, et al v. Chesapeake, determining that operators are not entitled to deduct “post-production” expenses from the share of proceeds attributable to unleased mineral owners in force-pooled units.
Commercial & Real Estate Transactions
We have an extensive history of handling commercial and real estate transactions, and advocating for property owners and businesses.
Oil, Gas, &
Mineral Law
Our firm is at the forefront of mineral law, both in protecting clients’ rights in courts and in mineral transactions.
Banking &
Creditor Law
Use our firm’s deep background and knowledge in commercial banking for your lending transactions, collection and commercial bankruptcy needs.
Succession &
Estate Planning
With our wide-ranging knowledge and experience, we can craft an estate plan that is best for you.