John M. Stafford
Law Offices of John M. Stafford • Highlands Ranch, CO
Contracts AgreementsEmployment LawEnergyGeneral Practice
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Contact
Email
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9876 South Clairton Way, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80126, US
Professional
About
I began my professional career in 1979 as Petroleum Geologist for ARCO Exploration Company. Fourteen years later, when BP acquired ARCO, I enrolled in law school and became an attorney focusing on oil and gas transactions and environmental issues. Following several years of private practice at large law firms, I became VP and General Counsel for a mid-sized oil and gas company on the NYSE that later sold out to Noble Energy for $4.9 billion. Following that employment, I formed my own law firm and now represent land owners and small to mid-sized E&P companies. I pride myself on common sense legal solutions that result in symbiotic business relationships. For land owners, I can assist in negotiating oil and gas leases that maximize your economic return without pricing you out of the market or otherwise making your lease less desirable to an oil company. For E&P companies, I provide a wide range of skills including drafting and negotiating legal documents tailored to enhance your business plan. My background enables me to effectively communicate complex technical matters into easily understandable concepts to a variety of audiences. It would be an honor to assist you with your oil and gas legal needs.
About Contracts Agreements Law
Contract attorneys draft, review, and negotiate agreements to protect clients' interests. They help resolve disputes when contracts are breached. Common matters include contract drafting, contract review, negotiations, breach of contract.
Credentials
Education
1996 U of Denver law 1982 Texas A&M University MS 1978 Syracuse University BS
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
1998 Best Poster Award, American Association of Petroleum Geologists 1992 A.I. Levorsen Memorial Award (Best Paper), American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Publications
1998 Colorado Journal, Arizona Journal, Nevada Journal, and Washington Journal Environmental Law Supplement 1998 5th Annual International Petroleum Environmental Conference Proceedings The Potential Federal Regulation of Hydraulic Frac Wells 1998 Geotimes Geoscience and Law: Strange Bedfellows or Interdisciplinary Teambuilding 1998 American Association of Petroleum Geologists Explorer The Validation of Scientific Evidence 1995 Denver University Law Review Environmental Law Survey
Associations
1996 - Present Association of International Petroleum Negotiators
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Updated: Jun 04, 2026