News & Insights
Texas Supreme Court held in favor of DGC client COG Operating LLC (now ConocoPhillips) in Clifton v. Johnson
On March 13, the Texas Supreme Court held in favor of DGC client COG Operating LLC (now ConocoPhillips) in Clifton v. Johnson. A copy of the opinion is available: Opinion. The supreme court reversed the court of appeals and reinstated the trial court’s final judgment...
Daniel Harper Rejoins DGC
Davis, Gerald & Cremer (DGC) is pleased to announce today the return of Daniel Harper, where he joins the firm’s Trial and Appellate Litigation Team. As Daniel returns to DGC, DGC Managing Shareholder Jacob Davidson commented, “Daniel’s expertise in complex...
DGC Client Prevails in Commercial Arbitration
A Dallas County district court recently confirmed a $2.1 Million commercial arbitration award in favor of DGC client GC Royalty and affiliates against Golden Franchising Corp. After the evidentiary hearing in which GC Royalty was both prosecuting and defending against...
DGC Client Prevails in Texas Supreme Court
On May 9, 2025, the Supreme Court of Texas sided with DGC client Roxo Energy Company in a high-dollar dispute over the signing of an oil-and-gas lease and mineral-sales agreement. In the case, the plaintiff alleged that Roxo had made oral promises that were...
DGC Client Prevails in Mandamus Dispute
In February 2025, the Amarillo Court of Appeals denied a petition for writ of mandamus challenging the finality of a judgment in favor of DGC client XTO Energy, Inc. XTO was represented by lead counsel Jacob Davidson, as well as Laine Weatherford Schmelzer and Ryan...
DGC Client Wins Mineral-Title Dispute in Eastland Court of Appeals
In November 2024, the Eastland Court of Appeals affirmed DGC’s win on summary judgment in a mineral property title dispute, affirming title in DGC’s client. Firm partner Julie L. Griffis handled both the trial court and court of appeals proceedings. See Patch Energy...
DGC Client Prevails in Eastland Court of Appeals
In April 2024, the Eastland Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court win for a DGC client, granting her insurance proceeds paid after her husband's death. The Court considered issues of notice and contract construction. Firm shareholders John A. “Jad” Davis and Julie...
Rob Hargrove Presents on Allocation Wells
On September 25, 2024, DGC Shareholder Rob Hargrove presented on allocation wells at the State Bar of Texas’s 42nd Annual Advanced Oil, Gas, and Energy Resources Law Course. Rob’s talk focused on the Texas Railroad Commission’s regulation of allocation well permits,...
Davis Gerald & Cremer Christmas Party Celebrates Firm’s 30th Anniversary
DGC lawyers, staff, and clients celebrated the 2024 holiday season and the firm’s 30th anniversary at the firm’s Christmas party. Managing partner Jacob Davidson said, “The firm’s annual Christmas party is a great time to catch up with friends and colleagues. It is...
Chambers & Partners Recognizes Davis Gerald & Cremer
Professional research company Chambers & Partners has listed Davis Gerald & Cremer among the best Texas law firms again in 2024. The company listed DGC as a top-tier firm in both Texas Litigation: General Commercial and USA-Nationwide: Oil & Gas...