Alicia D. Kisling is a Partner in the Sheridan office and a member of the Oil and Gas Practice Group. A large part of Alicia’s practice includes mineral title work, due diligence work in the context of mergers and acquisitions, and complex trust planning. She assists energy clients and operators in various oil and gas matters, including title examinations, acquisitions and divestitures, and surface and mineral title work. She routinely assists clients with purchase and sale transactions and lease negotiations, ensuring all legal aspects are meticulously examined and addressed.
Alicia’s due diligence work is crucial in preventing her clients from spending millions of dollars on acquisitions that may ultimately offer little benefit or come with unforeseen liabilities. She enjoys the teamwork aspect of these projects and thrives on collaborating with colleagues and clients to identify and address all potential risks.
In her estate planning practice, Alicia focuses on helping clients with all their estate planning needs, from simple wills to complex trusts. She has a particular emphasis on assisting farmers and ranchers in navigating the unique challenges they face in planning for the future, including ranch transactions that involve surface and mineral title work, purchases, and sales. She often helps to facilitate the transfer of ownership to the next generation, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of operations. Often, as part of her probate work, Alicia supports clients in creating business organizations, particularly for mineral owners. She is skilled in setting up entities , ensuring that her clients’ assets and businesses are structured effectively for long-term success.
Alicia is actively involved in her community, contributing her time and efforts to organizations like Habitat for Humanity and Compass Center for Families, where she focuses on raising awareness and addressing issues of child abuse and neglect.
In her free time, Alicia enjoys spending time with her two children and attending 4H shows throughout Wyoming.