Benjamin H. Harris
Shareholder
Ben was born and raised in Oklahoma City. He received his undergraduate degree from Oklahoma City University, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma.
Over the course of his career, Ben has represented banks and secured creditors in state and federal courts, has served as corporate counsel for a large, publicly traded oil and gas company, and has served in senior executive roles for private equity-backed oil and gas and secured finance companies.
This blend of experiences representing clients in private practice and serving in senior leadership roles in the corporate world gives Ben a unique perspective from which he can create pragmatic solutions for his clients.
Ben enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and following the exploits of the Sooners and Thunder.
EDUCATION
Oklahoma City University, B.S. 1997
University of Oklahoma College of Law, J.D., 2000
ADMISSIONS
2000, Oklahoma
2001, U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma
2001, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma
2001, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma
2013, West Virginia
2015 Colorado
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Oklahoma Bar Association
Oklahoma County Bar Association
West Virginia Bar Association
Colorado Bar Association
PRACTICE AREAS
Energy
Title Examination
Drilling Opinions
Division Order Title Opinions
Acquisition Opinions
Limited Mineral Opinions
Transactional
Master Service Agreements
Non-Disclosure Agreements
Joint Operating Agreements
Purchase and Sale Agreements
Real Estate Law
Surface Title Examination
Purchase and Sale Agreements
Business and Commercial Law
Business Entity Formation
Creditor's Rights
Collections
Contractor Agreements
Commercial Leases

