Atty. John Thompson III
John Thompson is a partner in the firm's Oil and Gas/Energy practice. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Vanderbilt University in 1997 and graduated in 2000 from the University of Texas School of Law, where he was a member of the law journal, The Review of Litigation.
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John Thompson III is a energy attorney based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Texas (2000). Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 2000) and Vanderbilt University (B.S., 1997). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Thompson is a partner in the firm's Oil and Gas/Energy practice
- He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Vanderbilt University in 1997 and graduated in 2000 from the University of Texas School of Law, where he was a member of the law journal, The Review of Litigation
- Mr. Thompson represents clients in litigation involving a wide variety of oil and gas matters before state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Worth are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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