How to Track and Audit Your Oil & Gas Royalties in Harrison and Wetzel Counties

If you’re receiving royalties from oil and gas wells in Harrison or Wetzel County, how do you know if the payments are correct?

Warning Signs:

  • Sudden drops in payments without explanation
  • Vague or missing payment records
  • Royalty deductions for costs not listed in your lease

Why This Matters Locally:
 Many landowners in these counties are underpaid or not paid at all—especially when companies transfer ownership of the wells.

How to Protect Yourself:

  • Request full production statements
  • Compare payments to lease terms
  • Have your royalties independently audited

Persinger & Persinger helps landowners identify royalty underpayments and fight for the compensation they’ve earned.

Note: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

What Every Landowner in Tyler and Wetzel Counties Should Know Before Signing a Gas Lease

If you own property in Tyler or Wetzel County, you’ve probably been approached by an oil and gas company about leasing your mineral rights. This area is a hub of Marcellus Shale development, making it a high-interest target for energy companies.

Before signing anything, it’s critical to know exactly what the lease means—and how it can affect your land and income for years to come.

Key Lease Issues to Watch For:

  • Royalty Clauses: Are deductions allowed? How is payment calculated?
  • Surface Use Rights: Can the company place roads, pipelines, or tanks on your land?
  • Environmental Protections: Is there any language that protects your water supply or farmland?
  • Shut-In Clauses: These can let companies hold your lease indefinitely without drilling.

Why This Matters Locally:
 Energy development in Tyler and Wetzel is booming. Unfortunately, many leases are drafted by company lawyers—not for your benefit. Local landowners need local legal help to review, negotiate, and enforce fair lease terms.

Persinger & Persinger helps landowners across northern West Virginia protect their land and financial interests before signing away mineral rights.

Note: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.