Robert Woods

About Robert Woods

I’m a Chambers-ranked trial lawyer and partner at Yetter Coleman, a premier nationwide litigation boutique, where I represent energy companies and other businesses in their most important lawsuits across the country.I focus on complex oil and gas litigation, with deep experience in royalty and lease disputes (including class actions), subsurface trespass, joint operating agreements, mineral title issues, midstream contracts, and environmental claims. I’ve handled matters in key producing regions including Texas, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Arkansas, Colorado, and New Mexico.Clients also turn to me for pre-litigation counseling—especially when structuring operations to manage legal risk and avoid costly disputes. My approach blends courtroom advocacy with practical, business-minded advice rooted in years of front-line energy litigation experience.I’m nationally ranked by Chambers USA for Oil & Gas Litigation, having earned recognition for the past 4+ years.

Experience

1. Partner

   Yetter Coleman

   Sep 2014 — Present

   I represent energy companies and other sophisticated businesses in complex, high-stakes litigation across the country. My practice focuses on oil and gas and other energy disputes, including:Royalty and lease litigation (including class actions)Subsurface trespass and drainage claimsJoint operating agreement disputesMineral title and ownership issuesMidstream contract litigationEnvironmental contamination claimsI\'m nationally ranked in Chambers USA for Oil & Gas Litigation and have been recognized for several years for my work in this space.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  B.A.

  2007 — 2011

• University of Chicago Law School

  Doctor of Law (J.D.)

  2011 — 2014

Skills

• Legal Research
• Public Speaking
• Litigation
• Project Management
• Research
• Nonprofits
• Leadership