Melanie Reyes-Rawls has been with Flowers Davis since September 2004, focusing on oil, gas and energy title opinions, expert energy consulting, and real estate transactions. She is Board Certified in Oil, Gas, and Mineral Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization—a distinction held by fewer than 6% of Texas attorneys. Licensed to practice law in Texas and New Mexico, Melanie primarily represents national and international petroleum companies, delivering drilling and division order title opinions.

Expertise in Oil & Gas and Real Estate Law

Melanie’s deep experience in property law allows her to advise clients on:

• Drilling and division order title opinions
• Oil and gas transactions and consulting
• Real estate transactions
• Eminent domain proceedings
• Real property-related litigation and appeals

Estate Planning Services

Beyond her property law practice, Melanie assists individuals with comprehensive estate planning, including:

• Wills and trusts
• Powers of attorney
• Advanced directives
• Transfer on Death Deeds

Legal Background & Early Career

After graduating in the top 10% of her law school class, Melanie began her legal career as a Briefing Attorney for the Honorable Justices James Baker and Michael H. Schneider of the Texas Supreme Court. She then practiced at Thompson & Knight LLP in Dallas, specializing in oil and gas, antitrust, appellate, and intellectual property law.

Personal Interests

Outside of her legal work, Melanie enjoys music, cooking, gardening, deep-sea fishing, yoga, and spending time with family and friends.