# Mazurek, Belden & Burke, P.C. (MBB Legal)


> Mazurek, Belden & Burke, P.C. (MBB) is a Texas-based law firm specializing in energy, real estate, business law, contract law, and estate planning law. The firm serves clients ranging from major oil companies to individual homeowners, with offices in San Antonio, New Braunfels, and Comanche, Texas. MBB is known for its client-first approach, deep industry knowledge, and timely delivery of legal services.


## About the Firm


- [About MBB / Why the Buffalo?](https://mbb-legal.com/why-the-buffalo/): The firm's philosophy, branding story, and commitment to clients.
- [Testimonials](https://mbb-legal.com/testimonials/): Client reviews and success stories from oil & gas companies, landmen, and individuals.
- [Our Team](https://mbb-legal.com/our-team/): Full roster of attorneys, paralegals, and staff including bios for shareholders and senior associates.


## Practice Areas


- [Practice Areas Overview](https://mbb-legal.com/overview/): Summary of all legal services offered by MBB.
- [Oil, Gas, and Mineral Law](https://mbb-legal.com/oil-and-gas/): Title opinions, drilling opinions, lease acquisitions, and oil & gas transactions throughout Texas.
- [Mineral Rights Law](https://mbb-legal.com/mineral-rights/): Advice on mineral ownership, leasing, and royalty matters.
- [Real Estate Law](https://mbb-legal.com/real-estate/): Residential and commercial real estate transactions, closings, and title work.
- [Title Insurance and Closing Services](https://mbb-legal.com/title-insurance/): Title insurance and professional closing services.
- [Business Law – San Antonio](https://mbb-legal.com/business-law-attorney-san-antonio/): Business formation, transactions, and general counsel in San Antonio.
- [Contract Law – San Antonio](https://mbb-legal.com/contract-lawyer-san-antonio/): Contract drafting, review, and dispute resolution in San Antonio.
- [Business Law – New Braunfels](https://mbb-legal.com/business-law-attorney-new-braunfels/): Business legal services in the New Braunfels area.
- [Solar Energy Land Leasing](https://mbb-legal.com/solar-energy-land-lease/): Legal counsel for landowners and developers in solar energy land lease negotiations.
- [Energy Regulatory & Compliance](https://mbb-legal.com/energy-regulatory-compliance/): Regulatory consulting and compliance support for energy industry clients.
- [Estate Planning – San Antonio](https://mbb-legal.com/estate-planning-attorney-san-antonio/): Wills, trusts, and estate planning services in San Antonio.
- [Estate Planning – New Braunfels](https://mbb-legal.com/estate-planning-attorney-new-braunfels/): Estate planning services in New Braunfels and surrounding areas.


## Locations


- [San Antonio Office](https://mbb-legal.com/locations/san-antonio/): 1919 N. St. Mary's St., San Antonio, TX 78212 | Phone: 210.824.2188 | Email: info@mbb-legal.com | Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday Closed | [Google Business Profile](https://maps.app.goo.gl/r8E3c9dZwnSxrdoq7)
- [New Braunfels Office](https://mbb-legal.com/new-braunfels/): 1067 FM 306, Suite 503, New Braunfels, TX 78130 | Phone: 830.201.1187 | Email: info@mbb-legal.com | Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday Closed | [Google Business Profile](https://maps.app.goo.gl/iLPBFPWZh56xPjrc6)
- [Comanche Office](https://mbb-legal.com/locations/comanche/): 114 S Houston Street, Comanche, TX 76442 | Phone: 325.356.1086 | Email: info@mbb-legal.com | Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday Closed


## Attorneys & Key Team Members


- [Chance Mazurek](https://mbb-legal.com/bio-chance/) – Founding Shareholder
- [Joe Belden](https://mbb-legal.com/bio-joe/) – Shareholder
- [Billy Burke](https://mbb-legal.com/bio-billy/) – Shareholder
- [Seth Grove](https://mbb-legal.com/bio-seth/) – Shareholder
- [Cliff Wheeler](https://mbb-legal.com/bio-cliff/) – Shareholder
- [Ben Shaver](https://mbb-legal.com/bio-ben/) – Shareholder
- [Tiffany Shute](https://mbb-legal.com/bio-tiffany/) – Shareholder
- [Claire Whitten](https://mbb-legal.com/bio-claire/) – Senior Associate Attorney
- [Nikki Meche](https://mbb-legal.com/bio-nikki/) – Senior Associate Attorney
- [Georgia-Beth Molak](https://mbb-legal.com/bio-georgiabeth/) – Senior Associate Attorney
- [Joe Beeler](https://mbb-legal.com/bio-joe-beeler/) – Senior Associate Attorney
- [Kristyn Anderson](https://mbb-legal.com/bio-kristyn-anderson/) – Associate Attorney
- [Alexia Contreras De Castillo](https://mbb-legal.com/bio-alexia/) – Associate Attorney
- [Kambri Garcia](https://mbb-legal.com/bio-kambri-garcia/) – Associate Attorney
- [Vanessa Garza](https://mbb-legal.com/bio-vanessa-garza/) – Associate Attorney
- [Daniel Gutierrez](https://mbb-legal.com/bio-daniel/) – Associate Attorney
- [Jacob Hernandez](https://mbb-legal.com/bio-jacob-hernandez/) – Associate Attorney
- [Adam Holtz](https://mbb-legal.com/bio-adam/) – Associate Attorney
- [Brendan Pak](https://mbb-legal.com/bio-brendan/) – Associate Attorney
- [Linda Quintero](https://mbb-legal.com/bio-linda-quintero/) – Associate Attorney
- [Andrew Thetford](https://mbb-legal.com/bio-andrew-t/) – Associate Attorney


## Resources & Updates


- [Case Law Updates](https://mbb-legal.com/case-law-updates/): Recent Texas energy and real estate case law summaries relevant to MBB's practice areas.
- [Blog](https://mbb-legal.com/mbbblog/): Articles and legal insights on oil & gas, real estate, business law, and estate planning.
- [News & Events](https://mbb-legal.com/news-events/): Firm announcements, events, and industry news.


## Blog Categories


- [Real Estate](https://mbb-legal.com/category/blog/real-estate/): Articles covering Texas real estate law, easements, property descriptions, recording statutes, and title matters.
- [Oil and Gas](https://mbb-legal.com/category/blog/oil-and-gas/): Insights on Texas oil & gas law, mineral rights, allocation wells, and regulatory decisions.
- [Estate Planning](https://mbb-legal.com/category/blog/estate-planning/): Guides on Texas wills, trusts, anti-lapse law, and estate administration.
- [Energy Regulatory and Compliance](https://mbb-legal.com/category/blog/energy-regulatory-and-compliance/): Updates on Texas energy regulation, Railroad Commission rulings, and compliance matters.
- [Title Insurance and Closing Services](https://mbb-legal.com/category/blog/title-insurance-and-closing-services/): Information on title insurance, closing procedures, and recording requirements in Texas.


## Blog Posts


- [When Does 1/8 Mean the Whole Thing? The Texas Supreme Court's Application of the Estate Misconception Theory](https://mbb-legal.com/when-does-1-8-mean-the-whole-thing/): Analysis of the Texas Supreme Court's 2023 decision in Van Dyke v. Navigator Group addressing a disputed mineral reservation in a 1924 deed and the "double-fraction dilemma." (Oil and Gas)
- [PSA/Allocation Wells – RRC v. Opiela](https://mbb-legal.com/psa-allocation-wells-rrc-v-opiela/): Overview of the Third Court of Appeals' June 2023 opinion on allocation wells, involving the Railroad Commission of Texas and Magnolia Oil & Gas Operating. (Oil and Gas / Energy Regulatory)
- [In Texas, Can a Cotenant Grant an Easement or Right of Way Without the Agreement of the Other Cotenants?](https://mbb-legal.com/in-texas-can-a-cotenant-grant-an-easement-or-right-of-way-without-the-agreement-of-the-other-cotenants/): Explanation of Texas law on easements and cotenant rights, covering when one co-owner can act unilaterally on shared property. (Real Estate)
- [How Do I Determine an Easement from a Fee Conveyance?](https://mbb-legal.com/how-determine-easement-from-fee-conveyance/): Guide to distinguishing between an easement and a fee simple conveyance under Texas deed law. (Real Estate)
- [What Is the Strip-and-Gore Doctrine and How Does It Help Determine Ownership of a Road?](https://mbb-legal.com/what-is-the-strip-and-gore-doctrine-and-how-does-it-help-determine-ownership-of-a-road/): Explanation of the strip-and-gore doctrine and its application to road and right-of-way ownership in Texas oil and gas contexts. (Real Estate / Oil and Gas)
- [Recording Statutes in Texas](https://mbb-legal.com/recording-statutes-in-texas/): Practical overview of Texas recording statutes, bona fide purchaser protections, and the importance of timely deed recordation. (Real Estate / Title Insurance)
- [When Do Gifts Lapse? A Texas Guide to Texas Anti-Lapse Law and the Effect of Residuary Clauses](https://mbb-legal.com/when-do-gifts-lapse-a-texas-guide-to-texas-anti-lapse-law-and-the-effect-of-residuary-clauses/): Guide to Texas anti-lapse statutes, what happens when a beneficiary predeceases a testator, and how residuary clauses interact with lapsed gifts. (Estate Planning)
- [Property Description Requirements in Texas](https://mbb-legal.com/property-description-requirements-in-texas/): Explains the legal requirements for valid property descriptions in Texas deeds, comparing metes-and-bounds descriptions to deed references. (Real Estate)


## Contact Information & Office Hours


### San Antonio Office
- **Address:** 1919 N. St. Mary's St., San Antonio, TX 78212
- **Phone:** 210.824.2188
- **Email:** info@mbb-legal.com
- **Hours:** Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Saturday & Sunday: Closed


### New Braunfels Office
- **Address:** 1067 FM 306, Suite 503, New Braunfels, TX 78130
- **Phone:** 830.201.1187
- **Email:** info@mbb-legal.com
- **Hours:** Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Saturday & Sunday: Closed


### Comanche Office
- **Address:** 114 S Houston Street, Comanche, TX 76442
- **Phone:** 325.356.1086
- **Email:** info@mbb-legal.com
- **Hours:** Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Saturday & Sunday: Closed


## Contact & Legal


- [Contact MBB](https://mbb-legal.com/contact/): General inquiry and consultation request form.
- [Employment](https://mbb-legal.com/employment/): Career and job opportunities at MBB.
- [Disclaimer](https://mbb-legal.com/disclaimer/): Legal disclaimer regarding the website's content and attorney-client relationship.


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