You received a letter from our office.
Here is who we are, why we wrote, and how to check us out before you decide anything. There is no cost to talk with us and no obligation.
Schedule a free call with ToddWhy you received a letter
Our office reviews public records, including county deed records, appraisal district mineral rolls and Railroad Commission data, to find oil and gas interests that appear to belong to families who may not be receiving the royalties.
When an owner passes away or an address goes out of date, the oil company often holds the royalties in a suspense account. After enough time, the money may be sent to the Texas Comptroller as unclaimed property. Either way, it still belongs to the owner or the owner's heirs.
Our letter is general by design. Texas rules governing lawyer communications, and simple caution, keep us from putting details about a family's property or money in a first letter. We share specifics once we confirm we are speaking with the right person.
Check us out first
- Confirm the attorney. Todd Worrich is licensed by the State Bar of Texas. Look him up at texasbar.com.
- Check with the State yourself. Search your family's names for free at ClaimItTexas.gov, the Texas Comptroller's unclaimed property site.
- Call the oil company. Once we speak, we will tell you which company operates the wells so you can confirm with it directly what it is holding.
- No upfront payment, ever. We never ask for money to get started, and nothing is filed or signed without a written agreement you have reviewed.
- You have choices. You may pursue a claim yourself, hire another lawyer, or do nothing. Our job on the first call is to explain what we found and what it would take.
What happens if you respond
- A free call. Todd confirms who you are, explains what the records show, and answers your questions in plain language.
- A written agreement, if you want our help. It states the services, the fee and what you can expect to receive, before anything is signed.
- We do the paperwork. We confirm the family history, prepare and record the heirship or probate documents the oil company requires, and file any claim with the State.
- You get paid. Held royalties are released to you, and future checks come in your own name.
Common questions
Is this a scam?
It is a fair question, and you should ask it. We are a Texas law office at 1045 Cheever, Suite 208, San Antonio, Texas 78217. Verify the attorney with the State Bar, search the State's unclaimed property site yourself, and never pay anyone upfront to recover royalties.
How did you find me?
From public records: county deed and probate records, appraisal district mineral rolls, Railroad Commission well data and similar sources. We do not buy private data about you.
Why didn't the letter say how much money is involved?
Because we confirm identity before discussing a family's property, and because amounts held by operators change over time and can only be confirmed with the operator. We will walk you through what we found on the call.
What does it cost?
Nothing upfront. If you hire us, our fee is a percentage of what we actually recover, set out in a written agreement, and if nothing is recovered you owe no fee. For money already held by the Texas Comptroller, Texas law limits what anyone who contacts you may charge, and our agreement complies with that limit.
Can I do this myself?
Yes. Owners and heirs can claim directly from the Comptroller and work with operators on their own. Many families hire us because proving heirship, sometimes across several generations, and satisfying an operator's title requirements takes legal work.
I am not the person named. What should I do?
Please contact us anyway. If the owner has passed away, you may be one of the heirs, and we can explain how that works.
Ready to talk?
Have your letter handy. The reference number near the top helps us find your file quickly.
Law Office of Todd Worrich
1045 Cheever, Suite 208, San Antonio, Texas 78217
Prefer to write? Mail a note with your reference number and the best phone number to reach you to the address above.
ADVERTISEMENT. This page provides general information, not legal advice for any particular situation, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Results depend on the facts of each matter, and no recovery is guaranteed. Attorney responsible for this content: Todd Worrich. Principal office: San Antonio, Texas.