Brandon Renner

Brandon Renner’s practice focuses on issues associated with natural resource development, specifically as it relates to the acquisition and divestiture of mineral interests and operations. He is routinely involved in the issuance of title opinions for major coal producers and oil and gas operators, while working closely with industry landmen assisting in leasing and curative-related matters. Mr. Renner is active in the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) having previously served as a member of the Board of Directors and as a Committee Chairman. He is also a VA- accredited attorney who assists veterans with disability claims.

Before joining Basin Law Group, Mr. Renner was Counsel with Jackson Kelley PLLC. He earned his undergraduate degree from Southern Illinois University in 2000, cum laude, and then his Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois, in 2003. Mr. Renner is a veteran of the United States Navy (1993 – 1997) having served on board the USS Kinkaid (DD 965) and USS Nimitz (CVN 68).

Education

• 2003        J.D.    The John Marshall Law School
• 2000       B.A.    Southern Illinois University

Bar Admissions

• 2017   Texas
• 2008  U.S. Virgin Islands
• 2005   Illinois
• 2004   Indiana

Court Admissions

• 2004 U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
• 2004 U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana

Professional Memberships and Affiliations:

• State Bar of Texas
• American Association of Professional Landmen (Region II Director 2011 – 14; Public Lands Committee 2013 – 15; Bylaws & Policy Manual Review Committee – Asst. Chair 2015 – 16, Chairman 2016 – 17)
• Tri-State Association of Professional Landmen
• Indiana Oil and Gas Association
• Illinois Oil and Gas Association
• Indiana Coal Council
• Illinois Coal Association

Teaching and Lecturing:

• Co-Author, “Oil & Gas Law – Nationwide Comparison of Laws on Leasing Exploration and Production,” © 2011 American Association of Professional Landmen and George A. Snell, III (expected publication 2018).
• Speaker, “Mineral Development in the Illinois Basin: The Practical Side – Obtaining Control of the Mineral Estate,” EMLF Kentucky Mineral Law Conference, Lexington, Kentucky, Oct. 24, 2013
• Speaker, “Basics of Mineral Ownership and Oil and Gas Leases,” Indiana Recorders’ Association – Annual Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, April 8, 2014
• Speaker, “How to Properly Title Leasing Instruments and Use Correct Signatory Language,” Tri-State Association of Professional Landmen, Haubstadt, Indiana, Dec. 1, 2014
• Video, “The Role of Landmen,” American Association of Professional Landmen, Oct. 1, 2013