713.522.1177

713.522.1177

John Kim

“Isn’t limited by how
others do it.”

John Kim

“Isn’t limited by how
others do it.”

Houston attorney John H. Kim provides more than 20 years of experience trying complex cases, and his team at The Kim law Firm has handled major national and international oil and gas royalty and mineral disputes in a variety of legal jurisdictions.

Combining top-notch trial skills with in-depth knowledge of the energy industry, we deliver creative and cost-effective solutions for clients facing royalty and mineral disputes in Texas and around the world, including cases involving:

  • Mineral valuation
  • Mineral lease disputes
  • Royalty payment calculations
  • Past-due payment collection
  • Oil and gas breach of contract
  • Bookkeeping fraud

Contact The Kim Law Firm

To learn more about our experience in Royalty & Mineral Disputes, please call The Kim Law Firm’s Houston offices toll free at 888-477-1319 or locally at 713-522-1177, or contact us by email today.

Testimonials

"Due to the higher standards that John and his team held themselves to, upon the conclusion of a 5-week jury trial, justice prevailed and the jury awarded our family companies almost $100 million dollars. Their relentless work ethic, personal and business sacrifices, integrity, courage to seek justice against multi-billion dollar companies, dedication to excellence, detailed preparation, team work, confidence and sense of humor… all of this and more were deeds and attributes that our family witnessed and can attest to first hand."
Todd ReevesVice President, Business Development & Corporate Counsel, Matrix Petroleum, LLC
"If we ever need commercial litigation counsel in the future, we will go to the Kim Law Firm first. . . . John Kim, his partners and staff were well prepared, courteous and professional at all times. Communication with the Kim Law Firm was personal, timely and professionally managed."
Kim Law Firm clientBest Law Firms client comment
"Due to the higher standards that John and his team held themselves to, upon the conclusion of a 5-week jury trial, justice prevailed and the jury awarded our family companies almost $100 million dollars. Their relentless work ethic, personal and business sacrifices, integrity, courage to seek justice against multi-billion dollar companies, dedication to excellence, detailed preparation, team work, confidence and sense of humor… all of this and more were deeds and attributes that our family witnessed and can attest to first hand."
Todd ReevesVice President, Business Development & Corporate Counsel, Matrix Petroleum, LLC
“I have had a very positive experience with a uniquely talented team of lawyers at The Kim Law Firm. They are extremely competent, professional, and responsive, always putting clients first. They are able to quickly understand the core of a very complex case and focus on essentials towards a very satisfactory result."
CEO of business advisor companyBest Law Firms client comment
“John Kim is a fine lawyer. He is very strong in connecting with juries, and he has a big personality. He is from the cut of the larger-than-life plaintiff trial lawyer.”
Peer lawyerIn Benchmark Litigation 2016, which recommends John and the firm
“You are an AWESOME trial lawyer . . . I was rooting for you from the time you first introduced yourself . . . I think you did an amazing job and you have a fan in me forever. I may have to pretend to be a law student so I can watch you work again.”
A juror, From an oil and gas dispute John Kim tried in state court in Houston

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John H. Kim

1961 – 2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of John Kim, friend, husband, father and founder of the Kim Law Firm. John was a one-of-a-kind trial attorney who left an impression on all those he came across and had a positive impact on countless individuals over his 34 years in practice. John, we’ll miss you.