Zabel Freeman

Zabel Freeman is a Houston-based boutique law firm with a strong focus on energy, oil and gas, land use, eminent domain, pipeline, environmental, real estate, insurance, and commercial matters. The firm represents individuals, public entities, regional businesses, and prominent national companies, including Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 clients, in complex disputes and transactions across Texas and other energy-producing jurisdictions.

The firm's attorneys handle sophisticated matters involving pipeline and energy infrastructure, right-of-way acquisition, condemnation, surface access, mineral rights, environmental claims, commercial contracts, product liability, insurance coverage, subrogation, and appellate advocacy. Their experience includes state and federal litigation, arbitration, regulatory proceedings, special commissioners hearings, high-value commercial disputes, and transactions involving oil and gas, mineral, and pipeline assets.

Zabel Freeman emphasizes direct, detail-oriented representation tailored to each client's commercial and legal objectives. The firm combines substantial industry knowledge with trial, negotiation, written advocacy, and appellate capabilities, allowing its attorneys to address disputes from early investigation through resolution and appeal. Its Houston and Midland offices support clients operating throughout Texas, including businesses active in the Permian Basin and broader energy infrastructure markets.