Celia C. Flowers is a Senior Partner at Flowers Davis PLLC, where she leads or co-leads the Oil, Gas & Energy, Real Estate, and Civil Litigation Sections. Celia holds an unparalleled distinction as a quadruple Board-Certified attorney by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in:

• Oil & Gas Law
• Residential Real Estate Law
• Property Owners Association Law
• Civil Trial Law

Board Certification is the highest mark of excellence in Texas law, and only 0.01% of active Texas attorneys hold certification in four distinct areas—making this a remarkable achievement.

Areas of Practice & Industry Leadership

Celia’s multi-faceted legal expertise spans:

• Oil & gas matters – Title opinions, surface damage disputes, receivership proceedings, and pipeline
• Business & commercial litigation – Contract disputes, property claims, and real estate
• Real estate law – Title examination, transactional work, and advocacy for property

Beyond her legal practice, Celia is the owner of East Texas Title Companies, which operates in over 80 Texas counties. Before becoming an attorney, she spent a decade as a petroleum landman, gaining firsthand industry insight that enhances her legal practice.

Recognized Expertise & Industry Advocacy

Celia is widely regarded as a thought leader and advocate for the oil and gas, real estate, and title insurance industries. Her board memberships, leadership roles, and speaking engagements include:

• Texas Title Examination Standards Board (since 2011) – Developing standards for title examination in real estate and oil and gas law.
• American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) – An exclusive, invitation-only group defending the right to civil jury trials.
• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau & Texas Department of Insurance – Speaking on legislative and regulatory matters.
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Instructor – Training attorneys, landmen, and real estate professionals on legal updates.

Awards & Professional Distinctions

Celia’s commitment to excellence has earned her:

• AV Preeminent® Rating by Martindale Hubbell (since 2014) – The highest level of peer-reviewed professional excellence.
• Texas Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters (since 2020).
• Fellow of the College of the State Bar of Texas – An honorary society recognizing the most well-trained attorneys in the state.

Commitment to Education & Industry Advancement

Celia is dedicated to educating and mentoring the next generation of legal and industry professionals. She provides:

• CLE training for attorneys
• MCE courses for realtors
• Educational seminars for landmen and lenders

A Leader in Texas Energy and Real Estate Law

With unmatched expertise, leadership, and dedication, Celia C. Flowers is a trusted legal advocate and industry leader. Her unique combination of legal, business, and industry experience makes her an indispensable resource for her clients, colleagues, and the broader Texas legal and business communities.