Atty. David Sutter
Phi Delta Phi. Co-Author: "Calculating Beneficial Interests in a Beneficial Interest Unit", CDOA Review Manual, 1991.
Environmental And Natural Resources & More Attorney · Serving Midland, TX · 45+ Years Experience
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About David Sutter at a Glance
David Sutter is an Of Counsel based in Midland, Texas, practicing at Lynch, Chappell & Alsup A Professional Corporation. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on real estate, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1981), Texas (1988), New Mexico (1999), and North Dakota (2008). Educated at University of Nebraska (J.D., 1981) and University of Nebraska (B.S., 1978). Active member of State Bar of New Mexico Midland County Bar Association Association of International Petroleum Negotiators American Association of Petroleum Landmen Permian Basin Landmen's Association. Provides legal services in Spanish. Serves clients in Midland, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Sutter
Phi Delta Phi
Co-Author
- "Calculating Beneficial Interests in a Beneficial Interest Unit", CDOA Review Manual, 1991
- Certified Professional Landman (1989)
- Appointed by Secretary of Interior to Alaska OCS Advisory Committee, 1996-1997
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David Sutter's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Sutter handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Midland.
Real Estate Law in Midland
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Environmental Law in Midland
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
David Sutter is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →
Energy & Utilities Law in Midland
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Midland
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Midland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Midland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Midland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Midland Choose David Sutter
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Sutter's practice in the field of real estate, environmental, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Sutter brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Nebraska, Texas, and New Mexico, David Sutter can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, environmental, and energy, David Sutter can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Midland
A Midland-based practice means David Sutter attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David Sutter Handles in Midland
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