Hargrove Smelley & Strickland is a distinguished law firm specializing in energy law, commercial litigation, business transactions, and real estate matters. Founded in Shreveport in 1994, the firm has built a strong reputation for providing sophisticated legal solutions to businesses throughout Louisiana and has earned national recognition for its expertise in energy law.
The firm’s shareholders bring more than 150 combined years of legal experience and are listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. They focus is on delivering practical, results-oriented counsel to local, regional, and national clients—particularly those in the oil and gas industry—by leveraging deep industry knowledge and a collaborative approach to complex legal challenges.
Services Offered
- Energy Law
- Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Legal Representation
- Refinery and Transportation Operations Legal Services
- Commercial Litigation
- Business Transaction Law
- Contract Drafting and Review
- Real Estate Law
- Residential and Commercial Real Estate Project Drafting and Negotiation
- Land Use and Property Rights
- Real Estate Sales, Leases, and Servitudes
- Mortgages and Foreclosures
- Covenants and Restrictions
- Real Estate Financing and Licensing
- Construction and Development Real Estate Issues
- Title Examination and Curing Title
- Title Insurance Policies
- Property Surveys and Due Diligence
- Regulatory Process Assistance for Drilling and Operating in Louisiana
- Mineral Rights Title Examination
- Financial Agreement Drafting and Review
- Purchase and Sales Agreement Preparation
- Dispute Resolution and Breach of Contract Litigation
- Shareholder Disputes
- Regulatory Law Matters
- Professional Real Estate Closing Services via Legacy Land & Title, L.L.C.
The firm serves clients across Louisiana and handles matters involving both regional and national interests. Through its affiliated title insurance company, Legacy Land & Title, L.L.C., it offers comprehensive closing services for commercial and residential real estate transactions of any size.
