Gene George Associates Staff

Tyler H. Vanderhoef, J.D.

Tyler VanderhoefQualifications

Licensed Wyoming Attorney with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Petroleum Engineering. Skilled in Administrative, Natural Resource and Water Law.

Education

B.S., Petroleum Engineering, University of Wyoming, 1993 
J.D., University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law, 2000

Certifications

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 (40-Hour Course) February, 2008

Professional Memberships

Wyoming Bar Association 2001 
American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy and Resources 2001

Professional History

January 2007 – Present President, Gene R. George & Associates, Inc
August 2004 – January 2007 Gene R. George & Associates, Inc. 
January 2003 – August 2004 President, Capitol Land and Water, LLC 
November 2000 – June 2004 Municipal Judge, Town of Dayton, Wyoming 
April 2002 – January 2003    Legal Consultant 
March 2001 – November 2001 Oil and Gas Lease Acquisition/Permitting Associate 



Professional Career

January 2007 – Present, President Gene R. George & Associates, Inc.

August 2004 – January 2007 Gene R. George & Associates, Inc.

January 2003 – August 2004 President, Capitol Land and Water, LLC

  • Conducted water right research at the Wyoming State Engineer’s Office for engineers, attorneys, realtors and landowners.
  • Prepared water right abstracts and provided legal interpretations of water rights.
  • Drafted petitions and represented clients who had water right issues before the Wyoming State Board of Control.

November 2000 – June 2004 Municipal Judge, Town of Dayton, Wyoming

  • Presided over both Criminal and Civil cases within the jurisdiction of the Dayton Municipal Court.

April 2002 – January 2003 Legal Consultant

  • Prepared a comprehensive summary of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
  • Performed legal research regarding real property issues, specifically easements and zoning regulations.
  • Organized an individual’s oil and gas interests and then prepared the documents to transfer those interests from private ownership to corporate ownership.

March 2001 – November 2001 Oil and Gas Lease Acquisition/Permitting Associate

  • Negotiated surface use agreements for coalbed natural gas development.
  • Assisted in the permitting of coalbed natural gas wells including exception location applications.