Jeffrey Allen, J.D.
Instructor
Renewable Energy
Email: jeffalle@ttu.edu
Phone: (806) 834-7956
Mr. Jeffrey Allen is a attorney and partner in the Oil & Gas section of Kelly, Hart,
and Hallman, LLP, in Mildand, Texas. He has over fifteen years experience in renewable
energy matters including wind energy, solar energy, and energy storage transactions.
He utilizes his experience as a practicing attorney to provide guidance related to
understanding the complexities of the law as it relates to renewable energy development
including the drafting, preparation, and review of the fundamental underlying documents,
identifying and addressing potential liabilities, and navigating the interconnection
process. He has been with the Renewable Energy Program since 2022.
Education
- Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., 2007
- Texas Tech University, M.B.A., 2007
- Texas A&M University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2003
Teaching
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Admissions
- State Bar of Texas, 2007
- State Bar of New Mexico 2008
- US District Court, Northern District of Texas
Speeches and Publications
- Co-Author, (Forthcoming) Jeffrey L. Allen, Matt Madison, and Cashe Dupree “Surface Accommodation and Mineral Development for Solar Projects” (Title to be confirmed). Oil & Gas Title Examination 2024 Course by TexasBar CLE; June 14, 2024, South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas
- Co-Author, Jeffrey Allen, Ingrid Myers, Becky Diffen, and Jessica Rodriguez, edited by Jonathan Ayre, “A Guide for the Modern Law Practitioner: Comparing Traditional Resources and Renewable Energy Legal Concepts,” 72nd Annual Oil & Gas Law Conference, sponsored by The Institute for Energy Law of The Center for American and International Law,” April 21 to 23, 2021, virtual attendance
- Co-Author, Roderick Wetsel, Jeffrey L. Allen & Laura M. Bowen, Avoid Voidance – How to Draft Oil and Gas Legal Descriptions in Compliance with the Texas Statute of Frauds, 53 Tex. Tech L. Rev. 139 (2020)
- Speaker, “A Primer in Mineral and Renewable Energy Development Conflicts in Texas” AAPL 2019 Southwest Land Institute, sponsored by American Association of Professional Landmen at Arlington, Texas (August 29, 2019)
- Speaker “Avoid Voidance – How to Draft Oil and Gas Legal Descriptions in Compliance with the Texas Statute of Frauds,” The Center for American and International Law, May 2, 2013, and May 14, 2015, Houston, Texas
- Speaker, “Selected Issues in Multi-Party Lease Negotiations,” Wind Energy Law Symposium, Texas A&M School of Law, November 15, 2013, Fort Worth, Texas
- Speaker, “Landowner Issues in Wind & Solar Leasing,” New Mexico Landmen’s Association Spring Seminar, Roswell, New Mexico (May 2010)
- Speaker, “Solar Energy-Toward a Unified Energy Lease,” Lone Star Solar Summit, Sweetwater, Texas (April 2009)
- Speaker, “What to Look for When Looking at a Wind Lease,” Agricultural Technology Camp, sponsored by Texas State Technical College, Sweetwater, Texas (July 2009)
- Speaker, “Wind Energy,” Update on Statutory & Regulatory Issues Related to USDA, sponsored by Texas Rural Mediation Services, Lubbock, Texas (September 2008)
Renewable Energy
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Address
1009 Canton Ave., MS 3155 Lubbock, TX 79409-3155 -
Phone
806.742.6284 -
Email
renewableenergy@ttu.edu