Background
Oja, Michael L. was born on June 1, 1951 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
Oja, Michael L. was born on June 1, 1951 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
University of Minnesota (Bachelor of Science, with high distinction, 1976. Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1983). Xi Sigma Pi.
Worked at Gallegos Law Firm, Professional Corporation (Santa Fe, New Mexico) specializing in Antitrust, Commercial Litigation, Natural Resources Law, Oil and Gas Law. Admitted to the bar, 1984, California. 1988, New Mexico; 1993, Colorado.
Xi Sigma Pi.
(Resident, Golden, Colorado Office). The firm, founded in 1987 by J.E. Gallegos, focuses on commercial litigation. The major part of its" experience has involved lawsuits in the oil and gas industry with emphasis on contract, ownership, environmental and antitrust issues.
Its" members advise independent oil and gas producers on the sale or acquisition of assets, contracts involving natural gas production and, marketing and regulation by state and federal agencies.
Attorneys further practice in the areas of natural resources, environmental law and real estate law, together with litigation which may arise in those and related fields.
State Bar of New Mexico (Member: Trial Practice Section. Natural Resources Section). State Bar of California.
American Bar Association (Member: Litigation Section.
Natural Resources Section). New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association.