Sid Earnheart
Managing Associate
Houston, TX
sid.earnheart@kuiperlawfirm.com
T:832-626-0215
Sid Earnheart
Managing Associate
Houston, TX
sid.earnheart@kuiperlawfirm.com
T: 832-626-0215
Sid Earnheart is a Texas attorney and Managing Associate whose practice is dedicated to the upstream oil and gas and energy industry.
He focuses on delivering practical, business‑oriented legal solutions to operators, mineral owners, and energy companies across multiple jurisdictions. With a background in litigation and prior experience as a land professional, and a career built around oil and gas title examination, transactions, and advising clients on exploration and production matters, Sid combines deep technical knowledge with a clear, strategic approach to problem‑solving grounded in real‑world operations.
He has extensive experience preparing drilling, division order, and acquisition title opinions, as well as deeds, leases, leasehold assignments, operating agreements, and other documents commonly used in upstream oil and gas operations. Sid regularly advises clients on issues related to mineral title, leasehold rights, pooling and unitization, surface use, and regulatory compliance. His work reflects meticulous attention to detail and a practical understanding of how legal determinations on title, leasing, and operations directly impact field decisions and business outcomes.
Sid advises individuals, emerging companies, and established businesses, bringing a balanced perspective informed by both rigorous legal analysis and hands‑on industry experience. Whether guiding clients through transactions, addressing regulatory matters, or assisting with dispute resolution, he is dedicated to providing thoughtful counsel that aligns with each client’s operational and commercial objectives.
Known for translating complex title and operational issues into straightforward guidance, Sid provides clients with actionable insights that support sound decision‑making in dynamic and fast‑moving operational environments. He routinely collaborates with land professionals, engineers, and other industry stakeholders to ensure matters progress efficiently and in alignment with client goals.
Sid is respected for his professionalism, work ethic, and ability to bring clarity to complicated land and operational matters. Licensed to practice in Texas, with significant experience across numerous jurisdictions, he remains engaged in continuing education and industry developments to ensure his clients receive forward‑thinking and reliable counsel in an evolving energy landscape.
- Texas
Oil and Gas; Regulatory Compliance
Southern Methodist University (M.A.)
Baylor University School of Law (J.D.)
