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Dallas | Tyler
Partner
Rob Knight
about
Rob Knight is the Managing Partner over the Oil and Gas Litigation, Appellate, and Transactional Sections at Flowers Davis PLLC. With a legal career spanning nearly two decades, Rob has extensive experience in oil and gas title opinions, real estate law, and estate planning.
Legal Experience & Expertise
Rob began his practice in Houston, Texas, where he handled cases in family, criminal, real estate, and probate law. He later relocated to Tyler, Texas, to focus on oil and gas title opinions. His practice includes:
- Oil, Gas & Energy Title Opinions – Preparing a wide range of opinions, including drilling, division order, leasehold, and unit-wide opinions for multi-state oil and gas operations.
- Real Estate Law – Rendering title opinions and consulting on title issues for residential and commercial loans, as well as municipal condemnation proceedings.
- Title Review & Title Insurance – Managing a team of attorneys who review over 1,500 real estate properties per month for title companies before issuing title insurance policies.
- Estate Planning – Assisting individuals in wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advanced directives, and Transfer on Death Deeds.
Rob has a strong grasp of real property law, including probate and family law, which frequently intersect with oil and gas matters. His expertise in identifying and curing title defects makes him a trusted resource for large multinational oil and gas companies, mid-sized and small local operators, and individual mineral rights owners.
Commitment to Efficiency & Quality
Rob understands the importance of accuracy and timeliness in real estate and oil and gas transactions. Whether preparing title opinions or assisting with title policies and loan issuances, he ensures that every project is completed efficiently and with the highest level of quality.
Outside of Work
Beyond the legal field, Rob is an avid outdoorsman and creative. His hobbies include:
- Playing guitar & painting
- Mountain biking & yoga
- Preparing for & competing in obstacle course races
A Leader in Oil & Gas, Real Estate, and Title Law
With a deep understanding of land title law and real property transactions, Rob Knight is a respected leader in oil and gas litigation, real estate, and estate planning. His ability to navigate complex legal and title issues ensures that his clients receive strategic, effective, and timely solutions.
Oil & Gas
Real Estate
Business & Commercial Litigation
Business Entity Formation
Eminent Domain | Condemnation
Estate Planning – Wills & Trusts
Oil & Gas Litigation
Oil & Gas Title Opinions
Real Estate Law
Real Estate Litigation
Transactions, Acquisitions & Development
South Texas College of Law, merit scholarship, cum laude, 2007
Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Science, Construction Science, 1999
BAR ADMISSIONS
State Bar of Texas, 2007
COURT ADMISSIONS
U. S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
HONORS & AWARDS
The Order of the Lytae, a legal honors society
South Texas School of Law Dean’s Honor List
College of Architecture Distinguished Students Roster, Spring 1997 and 1998
MEMBERSHIPS
State Bar of Texas
State Bar of Texas Oil and Gas Law Section
Harris County Attorney’s Association
Delta Theta Phi, a professional law fraternity
Tau Sigma Delta, the Honors Society for Architecture and the Arts
South Texas College of Law Moot Court Competition