James William Knox
Contact Information
479-301-1456
AAPL MemberAreas of Expertise
Title Research
Acquisition
Leasing
Permitting
Platting
Construction
Industry Experience
Lease Hold Checks
Lease Hold Interests
Well Bore Interest
Mapping
Due Diligence
Complete Title Acquisition
HBP Title
Right of Way Agent
Leasing Agent
Seismic Permitting
Deed Plotting
Section-TWP-Range
Metes and Bounds
States Worked
Arkansas
Colorado
Florida
Maryland
Montana
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Education
High School Graduate
Mt. Ida High School
Technical Skills
Full Title Reports
Spread Sheets
Mineral Ownership Reports
Deed Plotter
Texas Rail Road Commission
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
MS Word
MS Excel
Access
Windows
PowerPoint
Lotus 1-2-3
References
Terry Lockwood………..(315) 796-0724
Ron Kester…………..…(479) 650-7559
Mike Faas………………(303) 842-6630
Ed Hone……………...…(405) 388-4169
Others available upon request
Contact Information
479-301-1456 / Summary of Experience
I am detail oriented and self-motivated professional offering 30 years’ work experience, including owning and operating a land services company. I am determined, conscientious and very capable of completing any task on time and budget. Extensive knowledge of leasing, permitting andtitle research, title review and title curative. Excellent ability to act as liaison between landowners, survey and construction crews and the client. I have excellent computer skills including proficiency in Deed Plotter, MS word and MS excel. I am a team player and willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
Doyle Land Service
Senior Right of Way Agent
Job duties included 30 year title, including any encumbrance to surface ownership. Negotiation of easements and surface damages. Survey coordination and supervision. Interpretation of legal documents and preparation of all reports.
Mason Dixon Energy
Title Agent-Leasing Agent
Job duties included complete title research, including all easements, right of ways and proof for 100% ownership. Researched and verified title holders and ownership. Compiled and interpreted all legal documents and descriptions. Completed lease checks, due diligence reports, surface ownership reports, mineral ownership reports, run sheets and deed plotter. One on one contact with land owners for the leasing of their mineral rights.
Five State Land
Job duties included title research from present to patent including all easements, right of ways, unreleased mortgages, leases, assignments (etc.) Researched and verified 100% proof of surface and mineral ownership. Complied and interpreted all legal documents and descriptions. Direct contact with land owners for the purpose of leasing their mineral rights. Communicated directly with state and or county inspectors to make sure all permits and construction was up to code. Communicated with contractors in order to assess damage and coordinate property repair.
Paschal Energy Services
Title Agent-Leasing Agent
Job duties included 25 year lease hold checks and complete chain of title including all easements and Right of Ways. Researched title from present back to patent for proof of 100% ownership. Compiled and interpreted all legal documents, descriptions and calculated working interest. Referenced the Wyoming Bureau of Land Management (WBLM) website to confirm well production and/or status. Completed surface ownership reports, mineral ownership reports and run sheets
Grubbs Energy
Title Agent-Leasing Agent
Job duties included complete and HBP title including all easements, right of ways, assignments, mortgages, and tax liens (etc.). Researched and verified title holders and ownership from present back to patent. Compiled and interpreted all legal documents and descriptions. Completed due diligence reports, spread sheets, run sheets, mineral ownership reports and deed plotted. One on one contact with land owners for the purpose of leasing their oil, gas and/or other minerals.
Merit Energy
Right of Way Agent
Job duties included 30 yeardeed research, including all easements, right of ways, unreleased mortgages, probates, liens, judgments, foreclosures, (etc.). Researched and verified title holders and ownership, compiled and interpreted all legal documents and descriptions. Utilized the ROW-AMPS program to upload legal documents, tract information, tax status, and land description (etc.) for the purpose of completing Limited Title Certificates (LTC) and/or complete Chain of Title Certificates (COT). One on one contact with land owners for the purpose of acquiring a right of way and/or easement across land owners property as well as communicating with land owners and construction workers in order for the project to be conducted in a professional and timely manner as well as resolving any issues that may surface.
Sagely / Sagely Properties
Title Agent-Leasing Agent
Job duties included title research from present to patent including all easements, right of ways, unreleased mortgages, leases, assignments (etc.)Researched and verified 100% proof of surface and mineral ownership. Complied and interpreted all legal documents and descriptions. Direct contact with land owners for the purpose of leasing their mineral rights. Communicated directly with state and or county agencies to make sure all construction was up to code. Communicated with contractors in order to assess damage and coordinate property repair.
Coronado
Title Agent-Leasing Agent
Job duties included title research from present to patent including all easements, right of ways, unreleased mortgages, leases, assignments (etc.) Researched and verified 100% proof of surface and mineral ownership. Complied and interpreted all legal documents and descriptions. Direct contact with land owners for the purpose of leasing their mineral rights. Communicated directly with state and or county inspectors to make sure all permits and construction was up to code. Communicated with contractors in order to assess damage and coordinate property repair.
X.T.O
Title Agent-Leasing Agent
Job duties included title research from present to patent including all easements, right of ways, unreleased mortgages, leases, assignments (etc.) Researched and verified 100% proof of surface and mineral ownership. Complied and interpreted all legal documents and descriptions. Direct contact with land owners for the purpose of leasing their mineral rights. Communicated directly with state and or county to make sure all permits and construction was up to code. Communicated with contractors in order to assess damage and coordinate property repair.
Potoco LLC
Title Agent-Leasing Agent-Operations Manager
Job duties included title research from present to patent including all easements, right of ways, unreleased mortgages, leases, assignments (etc.) Researched and verified 100% proof of surface and mineral ownership. Complied and interpreted all legal documents and descriptions. Direct contact with land owners for the purpose of leasing their mineral rights. Communicated directly with state and or county agencies to make sure all permits and construction was up to code. Supervised construction of drilling locations, roads and pipelines.