Corporate Law Oil and Gas Law
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Chris Atmar is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Oil and Gas Law. Chris, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chris is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jurisdiction
Texas
State Capital
Austin
Highest Court
Texas Supreme Court
Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
Typical Consultation
$200-$450
Typical Hourly Range
$300-$650/hr
Fee Model Notes
Business and employment matters often involve hourly billing with optional project-based retainers.
Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2025
Sandra Edwards
I engaged Chris Atmar at Gibson Dunn to assist with the corporate restructuring of my family's small oilfield services company in Dallas. His technical knowledge in corporate and oil and gas law was evident. He correctly navigated the complex regulatory overlaps and the documentation was thorough, which gave me confidence given his recognition in those fields. However, the experience was mixed. While the final work product was solid, there were periods of several days where I received no response to my emails, which was stressful during time-sensitive negotiations. My expectations for proactive updates from a firm of this caliber were not fully met. Chris is clearly a knowledgeable attorney, but the client service aspect felt more transactional than partnership-oriented. For straightforward, complex legal work he is capable, but be prepared to manage the communication flow yourself.