Mr. Cassibry was admitted to practice in 1975 and joined Blanchard Walker in 1983. He has over 41 years of experience, primarily in oil and gas and other energy matters, and real estate title examination, title insurance, and financing. In his capacity as an energy attorney, Mr. Cassibry has represented oil and gas operators regarding exploration and production activities and has rendered numerous title opinions covering property in a number of Louisiana Parishes. He has also represented oil and gas operators and mineral owners in preparing oil and gas leases and other mineral related agreements. Mr. Cassibry has been a frequent speaker at continuing education functions with respect to energy and title matters. He has served as President of the Ark-La-Tex Association of Professional Landmen. As a real estate attorney, Mr. Cassibry has examined title to and/or represented buyers and lenders with respect to many commercial projects in North Louisiana, including Shreveport/Bossier casinos, shopping centers, hospitals, apartment complexes, warehouses and office buildings. He represents one of the area’s largest landowners in connection with sales of its properties. Mr. Cassibry is Vice-President of Sunbelt Title Company, Blanchard Walker’s title and closing subsidiary, which handles commercial and residential real estate closings. Sunbelt Title Company and Mr. Cassibry act as agents for First American Title Insurance Company. Mr. Cassibry earned his undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana in 1968 and his law degree in 1975 from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There, he was a member of Order of the Coif and Phi Kappa Phi and served as Associate Editor of the Louisiana Law Review. He is a retired Naval Reserve Captain; he and his wife, Judy, are avid ballroom dancers. Mr. Cassibry is a Director of the firm and may be reached at (318) 934-0263.