Eric R. King brings decades of experience in regulatory and energy law, with a focus on matters before the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. His practice includes oil and gas litigation, real estate disputes, condemnation, pipeline remediation, surface damage claims, and transactional work involving mineral interests and lease negotiations.
A respected figure in the legal and academic communities, Eric has served as an Adjunct Professor at both the University of Oklahoma College of Law and Oklahoma City University School of Law. He is a past president of the Oklahoma City Mineral Lawyers Society and currently serves on the Kuntz Committee on Natural Resources Law and Policy.
Eric’s career includes deep experience across state and federal courts, as well as extensive regulatory representation before the OCC. His clients range from municipalities and exploration companies to individual mineral interest owners and telecommunications providers.
In addition to his legal work, Eric serves on the U.S. Board of Directors for Predisan, a medical mission operating in Honduras and Central America.
EDUCATION
- The University of Oklahoma College of Law, J.D. (1976)
- Oklahoma Christian College, B.S.E. in Speech (1970)
BAR ADMISSIONS
- Oklahoma Supreme Court
- Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals
- All Oklahoma District Courts
- U.S. District Courts for the Western, Eastern, and Northern Districts of Oklahoma
- U.S. Supreme Court
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Oklahoma Bar Association
- Real Property Section
- Environmental Law Section
- Mineral Law Section
- Oklahoma County Bar Association
- Oklahoma City Mineral Lawyers Society (Past President, 1992–1993)
AWARDS & HONORS
- The Best Lawyers in America (2007–2025)
- Oil and Gas Law
- Energy Law
- Litigation and Regulatory Enforcement
- Lawyer of the Year – Energy Law, Oklahoma City (2015)
- Oklahoma Super Lawyers (2006–2012, 2018–2020)
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating (25+ years)
- Marquis Who’s Who in American Law (2006–2020)
REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE
- Advises and represents energy clients before the OCC across a range of issues, including oil and gas development, saltwater disposal, water recycling, gas gathering, and gas storage
- Handles litigation involving surface damages, condemnation, title disputes, and environmental issues
- Manages mineral interests for institutions and individuals, including leasing and regulatory matters
- Represented a municipality in the PSO “Windcatcher” project before the OCC
- Advocated for telecommunications clients in regulatory proceedings
