MICHAEL J. COLMERAUER

*** **. ****** *****, ********* Township, PA 16066 724-***-**** acvd5w@r.postjobfree.com PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Seasoned attorney and manager with more than 32 years of experience in a fast-paced work environment. Excellent contract writing, negotiating and management skills. EXPERIENCE

Division Manager – Land Assets 12/2000 to 2/2016

Attorney

Seneca Resources Corporation – Pittsburgh, PA

Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts.

Managed litigation and participated in negotiations with municipalities concerning zoning regulations related to oil and gas operations.

Managed the administration of oil and gas leases, ownership changes, divisions of interest, unitization agreements, and any other agreements related to the development of oil and gas rights or surface use on oil and gas rights.

Led the company's acquisition of title abstracts and title opinions as well as having the ultimate approval responsibility for titles.

Supervised right of way and easement acquisition, damage negotiation and agreements as well as the negotiation of land use with federal, state and local governments.

Senior Attorney, Corporate Secretary 10/1983 to 12/2000 J.M. Jayson & Company, Inc. – Getzville NY

Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts.

Managed and performed day-to-day legal matters for the company, provided partnership administration.

Coordinated litigation, negotiated settlements and contracts.

Oversaw Land Department.

Senior Attorney, Corporate Secretary 10/1983 to 12/2000 Realmark Corporation – Getzville, NY

Senior Attorney, Corporate Secretary 10/1983 to 12/2000 U.S. Energy Development Corporation – Getzville, NY EDUCATION

Juris Doctor 1983

The University of Tulsa College of Law – Tulsa, OK Bachelor of Arts: Political Science 1980

Canisius College – Buffalo, NY