Services
Oil & Gas Exploration, Production and Pipelines
Our vast experience enables us to represent clients in a wide array of areas including oil & gas exploration and production companies, pipeline companies, working interest owners, landowners, and other market participants. In order to provide the highest level of service for our clients, we work closely with all related governmental entities including the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, the State Mineral and Energy Board, Public Service Commission, the Office of Conservation, Pipeline Safety, and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
We offer full-service representation and expert legal advice and support in all phases of the oil, gas and pipeline industry. This includes oil and gas exploration and production issues, natural gas processing, refining, marketing, royalty calculation and payment, severance tax matters, land titles, leasing and unitization activities, mineral rights, regulatory affairs, financing related issues and related litigation.
Public Utilities
We are your connection to the quickly evolving sector of public utilities. Our decades of experience and network of contacts allow us to provide professional public utility advice to our clients to help identify and resolve new regulatory challenges as they emerge.
We have in depth knowledge of regulatory, legal, financing and operational issues related to electric and gas utilities, natural gas pipelines, transportation companies, and water companies. We have extensive experience in issues such as utility ratemaking, cost recovery, renewable power, smart metering, power procurement, natural gas transmission and distribution, towing, hazardous waste, and household goods.
Governmental Affairs
When involved with governmental affairs, lobbying, and legislative matters, it is important to have someone by your side that understands your needs, and has the knowledge and experience necessary to help you in your specific situation. Belton Consulting, LLC provides that important resource for your business as you steer through administrative agency matters and legislative procedures .
Whether you are a company, association, non-profit or individual, we take the time to learn and develop the details of your goals in order to better position you throughout the legislative, lobbying and public relations process.
Through this joint–effort approach, we will aggressively work to coordinate with key decision makers on drafting, introduction of legislation, and lobbying on your behalf for issues that you support or oppose, and will keep you abreast of any relevant or related affairs. We provide clients with creative solutions to legislative issues, no matter how big or small. We have an extensive network of professional contacts and routinely work at all levels of state and local government, including key policy and decision makers in both the legislative and executive branches, and local government throughout Louisiana.
Legal Services
At Belton Consulting, LLC we pride ourselves on thoroughly understanding the energy industry. We offer sound insights on the legal landscape for all oil and gas, utility, and other energy needs, and provide a sweeping scope of services that cover all the angles of the industry. Our experience and expertise includes:
- Electric & Gas Utility Ratemaking and Procedure
- Oil & Gas Exploration and Production
- Refining and Marketing
- Natural Gas Processing
- Pipelines
- Contract Issues
- Purchase and Sale Agreements
- Oil and Gas Leasing and Negotiation
- Land Rights Issues
- Regulatory Compliance at State and Federal Levels
- Acquisitions and Transactions
- Right-of-Way
- Transmission & Distribution
- Power Generation (Fossil, Nuclear, Renewables)
- Royalties
- Energy Financing
- State & Federal Ethics Compliance
We provide the highest level of service to our clients, and always have your best interest in mind. Our goal is to create an effective resolution to legal issues, while at the same time considering the costs involved. We want the outcome to be a lasting solution that results in long-term benefits for you. If you have a question or would like to speak with us, Belton Consulting, LLC offers a free initial consultation. Call us at 225-615-0212 or fill out our contact form – we look forward to working with you.
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Baton Rouge, LA 70884
Cities We Serve
Houston
Dallas
Austin
New Orleans
Baton Rouge
Little Rock
Jackson
Lafayette
Shreveport
Lake Charles