Author Archives: Ghunter

IN ATHENS COUNTY, THE CITIES OF ATHENS AND NELSONVILLE HAVE SUBDIVISION PLANNING JURISDICTION WITHIN THE THREE MILE AREA ADJACENT TO THE CORPORATE LINE

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Ghunter

Ohio Revised Code § 711.09 provides: (A) (1) Except as otherwise provided in division (A)(2) of this section, when a city planning commission adopts a plan for the major streets or thoroughfares and for the parks and other open public … Continue reading →

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DON’T SIGN AN OIL & GAS LEASE WITHOUT CONSULTING AN ATTORNEY

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Ghunter

For years, I have been reviewing oil and gas lease submitted to landowners. Some times before the lease is signed and sometimes after the lease is already signed and problems have occurred. Unfortunately, my review as an attorney, after the … Continue reading →

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DRILLING FOR OIL AND GAS IN THE MARCELLUS AND UTICA SHALES OF SOUTHEASTERN OHIO

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Ghunter

The Marcellus and Utica Shales extend across many states including Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia.  Located between 7,000 and 12,000 feet deep, they are important geologically because they hold large quantities of natural gas in the United … Continue reading →

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