J. Byron (Trace) Burton III

A South Texas native, Trace Burton grew up in Corpus Christi and now lives and practices in San Antonio. His practice focuses on the representation of land and mineral interest owners in the negotiation of oil and gas leases, uranium leases, wind leases, solar leases, seismic survey permits, surface use agreements, pipeline easements and mineral conveyances. Burton has represented landowners in matters involving pipelines, surface use, the underpayment of royalties, and general mineral lease disputes in venues throughout Texas. He is certified in oil, gas and mineral law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Burton, the managing member of Uhl, Fitzsimons, Burton, Wolff & Rangel, served as the 2024-2025 chair of the State Bar of Texas Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section.