Jackson Walker partner John B. Holden, Jr. will be presenting at the 2^nd Annual Orphan and Idle Wells Texas Conference on October 23-24, 2024, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston.

John’s presentation, titled “Orphan Well Liability and Obligations, Navigating Choppy Legal Seas,” explores the complexities of liability for abandoned wells, including contractual obligations and emerging trends. Key topics include:

• Liability for orphan and idle wells: Examining the roles of well owners, operators, and other stakeholders.
• Transferring liability: Analyzing the legal implications of transferring liability between parties.

For more information and to register, visit the Orphan & Idle Wells Texas Conference website.

Meet John

John B. Holden, Jr. has represented clients for over 40 years in all aspects of the ownership, exploration, production, transportation, processing, sale and marketing of oil and gas, and other natural resources. He is experienced in the formation of and use of various entities, both public and private, and the financing of those entities, as well as the acquisition and development of hydrocarbons and related assets. In recognition of his practice, John has been named to The Best Lawyers of America list since 2006 and D Magazine’s “Best Lawyers in Dallas” list since 2013.