Our Clients
Client Endorsements
“Having known David Smith for 15 years and having numerous conversations with him in helping us start an E&P company (Parsley Energy, formerly NYSE: PE), papering most of our largest acquisitions, loans, and private equity investments, being a board member, reviewing and discussing operational aspects from business strategies to master service agreements, his experience has made an indelible impact on me both professionally and personally. In the business I’m in, trust and knowledge from people in his profession is invaluable. I can’t imagine being in the profession I’m in without his insights and expertise.”
“Our companies and our family have had occasion to retain the services and work with David Smith and Justin Clark for the last several years through a complex series of sale transactions and an estate filing with a variety of tax considerations to manage. At the same time, the energy business experienced significant highs and lows including major upsets in commodity prices. With David’s and Justin’s help, we were able to satisfy a multibank group to maintain the structure of our core businesses. We have found David and Justin to be well based, conscientious, timely and efficient in handling the transactions and negotiating to successful conclusions. We are very satisfied with their services and expertise.”
“We are a large oil and gas service company that makes tanks, vessels, metal power line poles, and other heavy equipment used in and around the oil field. We love using Smith Clark Pennington because of its hands-on quality and service. We have struggled in the past to find a legal team that were experienced in banking and corporate matters and also on the oil and gas service company and E&P company sides. David and Jill are great. David did all our acquisition and financing. Having high-level experience on all aspects of the oil and gas industry is vital to getting deals that work well. It doesn’t get any better on the legal side regarding personal or corporate service that you will receive from Smith Clark Pennington.”
Additionally, David and Justin’s extensive knowledge of corporate structure and estate planning has been instrumental in guiding our decision making over the years and helped solidify our family’s financial security.”
“Smith Clark Pennington is an extremely capable law firm! Over the past number of years, I have not encountered a business transaction, or a technical state or federal tax issue, that was too complicated or complex for Justin Clark’s professional capacity. Along with David Smith’s years of experience with large public and private transactions, I believe this is the best law firm for our business. I have never felt the need to reach out to national or regional law firms for expertise or knowledge. This firm gets my highest recommendation!”
“Justin has worked with us at PBEX for over 7 years as our corporate lawyer. He is an expert in business transactions from all facets. With his expertise in tax law and working hand in hand with our CPA and CAO, we successfully minimize our tax liabilities. In addition, he is the best transaction lawyer we have ever worked with. He understands complex structures, is diligent, timely and extremely smart. PBEX counts on him for all our legal needs.”
“The legal services provided by the attorneys at Smith Clark Pennington are trustworthy and sound. Justin Clark has been a tremendous resource for corporate structuring and in advising our family and businesses on esoteric nuances of tax law. Jill Pennington has represented Mabee Ranch for over a decade. Her background and knowledge of the oil and gas industry, as well as fiduciary law, coupled with her polished presentation style are cognizable assets in litigation matters.”