
Russell C. Shaw
Partner
rustyshaw@andrewskurth.com
Suite 4200
Houston TX 77002
P: 713.220.4426
F: 713.238.7423
Rusty`s practice includes the representation of oil and gas producers, service providers and energy consumers engaged in all phases of the acquisition, operation and divestiture of domestic oil and gas and energy-related assets. He regularly advises clients concerning the structure, terms and regulatory implications of a wide variety of acquisition and financing transactions, negotiates agreements and security instruments related to such transactions and supervises related due diligence activities. Rusty devotes substantial attention to financing transactions utilizing production payments and other non-operating royalty interests and counsel clients with respect to federal and state regulatory issues affecting the ownership and operations of assets for the production, transportation, gathering and storage of natural gas, oil petroleum products and other commodities. Rusty has represented the interests of industrial consumers of both electricity and natural gas in contested proceedings before the Texas Public Utility Commission and the Railroad Commission of Texas, and provides counsel with respect to energy-related litigation matters.
Professional / Civic Affiliations
Member
- Houston Bar Association
- Energy Bar Association
- State Bar of Texas
- Texas Independent Producer and Royalty Owner Association
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- American Bar Association
Industries
Education
- JD, 1980, University of Texas School of Law, Board of Advocates
- BSME, 1977, University of Texas, with highest honors, Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma
Admitted
- Texas 1980

