David R. Little
Member
Litigation
J.D. Stanford University
B.S.B.A. University of Colorado
Office:
Denver, CO
(303) 389-4370
Biography
David R. Little’s practice focuses on developing solutions to complex legal challenges for his diverse clients. David represents his clients both in and out of the courtroom, having appeared in trial and appellate courts in Colorado as well as in other states and federal courts. He represents clients on matters involving oil and gas, regulatory issues, torts, joint operating agreements, commercial contracts, oil and gas leases, mineral title disputes and royalty payments. David also provides counseling and advice regarding collection matters, contract disputes, business disputes, commercial contracts, permitting, local government, mining, public lands and other commercial matters.
Memberships & Awards
Professional
The Best Lawyers in America®, Energy Law ( 2009-Present), Litigation - Construction ( 2023-Present)Colorado Super Lawyer®, Energy & Natural Resources, 2009-2016Who's Who in EnergyMartindale-Hubbell® AV RatedColorado Bar AssociationDenver Bar AssociationDean's Award, College of Business Administration, University of Colorado, 1980Boettcher Foundation Scholar, 1976-1980
Key Experience
Coordinated a multi-million dollar settlement and partition of oil and gas wells and interests in two counties in North Dakota involving litigation and multiple owners in Oklahoma, North Dakota and Colorado
Defended an arbitration action arising from a multi-million dollar gas purchase agreement dispute in North Texas
Prosecuted, defended, and resolved multiple declaratory judgment, quiet title, contract and other damages actions arising out of title disputes, oil and gas contracts and oil and gas operations in Colorado and Wyoming
Know-How
Work Experience
2016 Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
1998-2015 Bjork Lindley Little PC
1998 Long & Steese
1992-1997 The Connell Law Firm
1987-1992 Assistant Attorney General, Tort Litigation Section, State of Colorado
1984-1987 Assistant Attorney General, Appellate Section, State of Colorado
1983-1984 Law Clerk, Justice Joseph R. Quinn, Colorado Supreme Court
1998-2015 Bjork Lindley Little PC
1998 Long & Steese
1992-1997 The Connell Law Firm
1987-1992 Assistant Attorney General, Tort Litigation Section, State of Colorado
1984-1987 Assistant Attorney General, Appellate Section, State of Colorado
1983-1984 Law Clerk, Justice Joseph R. Quinn, Colorado Supreme Court
Speaking Engagements
Presenter, David R. Little & Diana Prulhiere, “Colorado Oil and Gas Update,” Denver Association of Division Order Analysts Spring Seminar, Denver, CO May, 2018Presenter, David R. Little & Diana S. Prulhiere, “Firestone, Flowlines & More – What Operators Need to Know in Colorado,” National Association of Division Order Analysts 44th Annual Institute, Bastrop, TX November 2017David R. Little & Diana S. Prulhiere, “New Developments Impacting the Oil & Gas Industry in Colorado,” Denver Association of Division Order Analysts Meeting, Denver, CO September 2017David R. Little & Deva Solomon, “To Speak with the Lawyers, Press 2: An Interactive Discussion Introducing the Litigation Process, Current Hot Topics, and How Engineers Can Help Reduce Risk,” Society of Petroleum Engineers International (Denver Chapter), May 2017David R. Little & Deva Solomon, “The Lawyers are at it Again: How to Save Your Lease when Operations are Shut Down and Associated Issues,” Denver Association of Lease and Title Analysts Spring Seminar, May 2017David R. Little, Diana S. Prulhiere, & Casey C. Breese, Colorado, 3 Oil & Gas, Nat. Resources & Energy J. 663 (2017)David R. Little, Panel Participant, “Post Production Clauses: Definitions, Legality and Lawsuits,” National Association of Division Order Analysts, September 2016Deva A. Solomon and David R. Little, Litigation 101 for Lease and Title Analysts, Denver Association of Lease and Title Analysts, April 2016David R. Little, “Farm-Ins and Farm-Outs,” Denver Association of Division Order Analysts Spring Seminar, April 2016David R. Little & Diana S. Prulhiere, Colorado, 2 Oil & Gas, Nat. Resources & Energy J. 139 (2016)Farm-In and Out Agreements: Key Terms, Conditions, Negotiations and Pitfalls, Negotiating Oil and Gas Agreements (NBI), November 2015Eastern v. Western O&G Law Comparison Panel, National Association of Lease & Title Analysts, 30th Annual Conference, September 2015Lease Ownership Challenges and Disputes, Frac Law: From Contract Negotiations to Environmental Disputes (NBI), September 2014Energy Company and Landowner Rights, Negotiating Oil and Gas Leases (NBI) National Webinar, August 2014Oil and Gas Conservation Law in Colorado: Selected Problems and Property Rights Effects and Limitations, Oil, Gas and Mineral Titles (HalfMoon), June 2014Moratoriums and Sample Contracts and Agreements, Hydraulic Fracturing Land Lease Negotiations (NBI) National Webinar, March 2014Lease Ownership Challenges and Disputes, Frac Law: From Contract Negotiations to Environmental Disputes (NBI), December 2013Surface Owner Rights and Mineral Owner Rights, Frac Law: Oil, Gas and Water Right Negotiations (NBI) National Webinar, December 2013Permitting, Regulation and Compliance Update, Negotiating Oil and Gas Agreements in Colorado (NBI), November 2013Panel Discussion and Presentation, Oil and Gas Leases: Structuring Key Provisions (Strafford) National Webinar, March 2013Agreements with Surface Owners, Contract Negotiations and Preparation in the Oil and Gas Industry (Lorman), November 2012Panel Discussion and Presentation, Negotiating Oil and Gas Leases (ALI-CLE) National Webinar, October 2012Lease Ownership Challenges and Disputes, Fracking Law: From Land Contract Negotiations to Environmental Disputes (NBI), September 2012Drilling, Development, Production and Abandonment, New Rules of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (HalfMoon), May 2009Local Regulation of Oil and Gas Operations: The Rockies Experience, Special Institute on Development Issues & Conflicts in Modern Gas and Oil Plays (RMMLF) 2005 No. 1 RMMLF-Inst. Paper No. 5, November 2004Regulatory Takings, AAPL’s 49th Annual Meeting & Conference (AAPL), June 2003