Dear Sir/Madam,

 

I am sending my resume for the position of On-Line Title Abstractor/Examiner for your consideration.

 

I have had many years as a title examiner as well as certifying title for many

oil and gas corporations.

 

I am a retired Pennsylvania Oil and Gas Attorney, now living in North Myrtle Beach,

South Carolina.

 

For the past year and 1/2, I have done curative work on line from my home for Appalachian Land Services, Inc.

 

I look forward to hearing from you. I can be reached at 843-390-5989 or cell 330-307-6199

 

R. Scott Howard, Esquire.

 

R. SCOTT HOWARD, ESQUIRE

Cell # (330) 307-6199

E-MAIL ADDRESS - RSHESQ@AOL.COM

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Sole Proprietor

Pittsburgh, Pa.

1980 - 2004

 

·        Sole proprietor of Appalachian Energy Associates - A brokerage firm specializing in acquisition of oil and gas leases. Included extensive contacts with land owners to obtain leases and rights-of-way.

·        Courthouse research and preparation of abstracts and attorneys title opinions.

 

Private Practice

Cortland, Ohio

2004 - 2014

 

·        My practice was limited solely to the preparation of attorneys title opinions, based upon abstracts provided by the client and courthouse work with preparation of abstracts.

·        Prepared in excess of 600 title opinions for various clients operating in the Appalachian Basin.

 

2014-2015

Self Employed

Curative Agent, Appalachian Land Services, Inc.

Rayland, Ohio

 

·        Worked from home researching Heirship Oil and Gas Mineral Interest in various parcels of land in West Virginia for major oil corporation.

·        Responsible for contacting and locating heirs for future royalties from drilling of lands in West Virginia. Responsible for acquiring death certificates, estate files and any other information needed from various states and counties.

·        Worked on weekly excel spreadsheets, contacting landman with updated information on leads.

·        Shared all information using emails and dropbox.

 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

 

Law Degree

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pa.

1969 - 1971

 

BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS:

 

·        Past regional director of the American Association of Petroleum Landman.

·        Past president of the Lake Country Association of Petroleum Landman.

 

REFERENCES:

 

Business:

·        Kelly Stumbo- President/Owner of Appalachian Land Services. PH: 740-272-7870

 

Personal:

·        John Graft- PH: 248-318-8818

·        Jeffrey Adams- PH: 614-832-4432