Michael H. Ishee

Expert Title Opinion for a Complex Mineral Rights Transaction

I engaged Michael Ishee at Liskow & Lewis to assist with the acquisition of a mineral interest in a legacy family tract in Acadia Parish. The title history was exceptionally complicated, involving decades-old leases, multiple successions, and a unit held by production. Michael’s deep focus on oil and gas title examination was immediately evident. He didn't just identify potential issues; he provided a clear, actionable opinion on the viability of the title and outlined the specific curative steps required, which was invaluable during negotiations. His analysis of the 'held by production' status saved us from walking away from a valuable asset. Throughout the process, Michael was professional, patient in explaining complex concepts, and clearly dedicated to getting the details right. The only minor critique would be that during the initial document review phase, there were a couple of days where our email correspondence lagged, which added a bit of anxiety to a fast-moving deal. That said, the quality of the final work product was outstanding. I would confidently recommend him for any complex title matter in South Louisiana.