William E.

Sparks

Bill is a natural resources and energy litigator who has handled cases covering a wide range of issues regarding energy and oil and gas development. Bill also represents clients on regulatory matters involving natural resources development at the state and federal levels.

Bill has handled cases before state and federal courts in Colorado, District of Columbia, Louisiana, Montana, North Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming regarding the issuance and development of oil and gas leases, joint operating agreements, transportation agreements, appeals of state oil and gas regulations, federal units, and related environmental law compliance. Bill has also argued cases before federal district courts, the Ninth and Tenth Circuit Courts of Appeals, and the Montana and North Dakota Supreme Courts.

Bill counsels clients on the leasing and development of oil and gas on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the US Forest Service, and Indian lands. Specifically, Bill has represented independent oil and gas producers in litigation, including arbitrations involving the Mineral Leasing Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Energy Policy Act, Federal Land Policy and Management Act, Clean Air Act, and Clean Water Act.