Practice
John Irwin is a Senior Counsel with Sprouse Shrader Smith PLLC. His primary practice areas include oil & gas and farm & ranch real estate. Mr. Irwin has practiced law in the Texas Panhandle for over 40 years, representing oil and gas producers, landowners, and financial institutions in oil & gas, banking, real estate-related transactions. John has extensive experience in oil & gas title examination and preparation of oil and gas leases and surface use agreements. He has also lectured and written in the field of oil & gas law.
John enjoys spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He is avid mountain biker and hiker.
Practice Areas
Certifications / Specializations
Activities
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Advisory Commission and Law Exam Commission (2006-2013)
- Amarillo Area Bar Association (President, 2002-2003)
- Panhandle Producers and Royalty Owners Association (Executive Committee, 2002-2004)
- Amarillo Hospital District Board of Managers (1996-2002)
- Harrington Regional Medical Center, Inc. (Director, 2004-2010)
Admissions
- Texas State Court, 1977
- U.S. District Court for Northern District of Texas
Education
- Baylor University School of Law, J.D., 1977
- Texas Tech University, B.B.A., 1974
Memberships
- State Bar of Texas
- Amarillo Area Bar Association
- Panhandle Association of Petroleum Landmen
- Panhandle Producers and Royalty Owners Association
- Texas Bar Foundation (Life Fellow)
- American Association of Professional Landmen
- Southwest Association of Bank Counsel
