Exhibit 16.1
July 10, 2017
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Office of the Chief Accountant
100 F Street, NE
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Yuma Energy, Inc.
File No. 001-37932
Dear Sir or Madam:
We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8-K of Yuma Energy, Inc. dated July 10, 2017, and agree with the statements concerning our Firm contained therein.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Grant Thornton LLP