Practice
John Irwin is a Member with Sprouse Shrader Smith PLLC. His primary practice areas include oil and gas, and farm and ranch real estate. Mr. Irwin has practiced law in the Texas Panhandle 40 years, representing oil and gas producers, landowners, and financial institutions in oil and gas, banking, and real estate-related transactions. He has extensive experience in oil and gas title examination preparation of oil and gas leases and surface use agreements. Mr. Irwin has also lectured and written in the field of oil and gas law.
John enjoys spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He is avid mountain biker and hiker.
Practice Areas
Certifications / Specializations
Activities / Awards
- 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)
