Zachary Zahn is an active member of Foley & Lardner LLP’s Energy Sector and focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on oil and gas disputes, energy-related litigation, and bankruptcy litigation.

Prior to law school, Zachary worked as a Petroleum Landman for an upstream exploration and production company, where he assembled a 10,000-acre position in Ward County, Texas and gained firsthand experience in the acquisition, development, and operation of oil and gas assets. Through this experience, he developed familiarity with the Permian, Anadarko, Powder River, and DJ Basins, providing him with a practical understanding of the commercial and operational issues that frequently drive energy disputes. Drawing on his prior industry experience, Zachary combines practical business knowledge with courtroom advocacy to help clients navigate high-stakes disputes throughout the energy industry.

Zachary represents clients in federal and state courts, commercial arbitrations, appeals, and mediations. His litigation practice is centered on complex oil and gas matters involving title and ownership disputes, pipeline and midstream controversies, joint operating agreements, gas balancing issues, contract disputes, royalty and lease disputes, infrastructure and construction claims, and other energy-related business litigation. He also regularly handles discovery-intensive cases, expert witness development, injunction proceedings, and appellate matters arising from commercial and energy disputes.

In addition to his litigation practice, Zachary maintains an active bankruptcy and restructuring practice. He represents debtors, creditors, and other stakeholders in chapter 11 proceedings, bankruptcy litigation, claim disputes, adversary proceedings, appeals, and contested matters. His experience includes representing companies such as Chisholm Oil & Gas Operating, TGI Fridays, and Hooters in bankruptcy and restructuring matters.

Leveraging both his litigation experience and industry background, Zachary frequently collaborates with Foley’s transactional team on joint operating agreement negotiations, strategic lease acquisitions, title issues, and other upstream and midstream matters. His ability to understand both the legal and commercial realities of energy operations enables him to deliver practical, business-minded solutions tailored to his clients’ objectives.