Ralph Cantafio Energy ADR & Expert Witness specializes in alternative dispute resolution and expert witness services exclusively within the natural resources sector, with a deep focus on oil and gas law. Founded in 1992, the practice leverages over 40 years of legal and industry experience to deliver clarity, competence, and efficiency in resolving complex energy disputes.
Ralph Cantafio adopts a dual expertise approach, combining advanced degrees in Global Energy Management and Mineral Economics with extensive litigation and transactional experience. His practice is informed by decades of hands-on involvement in high-stakes energy conflicts, including regulatory disputes, stakeholder negotiations, and multi-jurisdictional cases. He serves a diverse clientele including mineral owners, operators, governmental bodies, and private landowners, offering a credible neutral perspective rooted in both legal precedent and commercial pragmatism.
Services Offered
- Mediation in natural resources disputes
- Arbitration in oil and gas conflicts
- Expert witness services in energy law and operations
- Mineral rights and title dispute resolution
- Surface use and lease dispute mediation
- Joint operating agreement arbitration
- Royalty dispute resolution
- Regulatory and permitting dispute assistance
- Energy sector stakeholder engagement and negotiations
- Consultation on industry-standard practices
- Mineral valuation and land management expertise
- Multi-jurisdictional and federal court energy litigation support
Licensed in Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Wyoming, and multiple federal courts, Ralph Cantafio is equipped to handle regional and cross-jurisdictional energy disputes. His published authority on energy arbitration and role as an educator to industry professionals worldwide further underscore his standing as a respected neutral in the field.
