Atty. Joseph Wilson Spence

Atty. Joseph Wilson Spence

Mr. Joseph Wilson Spence is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appellate practice, appellate: civil and 2 other areas of law.

Fort Worth Fort Worth 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Joseph Wilson Spence at a glance

Joseph Wilson Spence is a Partner based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller, L.L.P.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on insurance, adr, and appellate. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas (1983). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1983) and University of Texas at Dallas (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Joseph Wilson Spence is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appellate practice, appellate: civil and 2 other areas of law
  • Joseph received a B.S. degree from University of Texas at Dallas in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Joseph practices at Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller, L.L.P. in Fort Worth, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Joseph Wilson Spence's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Wilson Spence handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Joseph Wilson Spence is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Texas →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Joseph Wilson Spence is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Texas →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Joseph Wilson Spence is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joseph Wilson Spence

Where is Joseph Wilson Spence's law office located?
Joseph Wilson Spence's law practice is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm is Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joseph Wilson Spence handle?
Joseph Wilson Spence focuses on insurance, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Joseph Wilson Spence practiced law?
Joseph Wilson Spence has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Joseph Wilson Spence go to law school?
Joseph Wilson Spence earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S., 1979).
How can I contact Joseph Wilson Spence for a consultation?
You can contact Joseph Wilson Spence directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Joseph Wilson Spence received?
Joseph Wilson Spence's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Baylor University
- 1983
B.S.
University of Texas at Dallas
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas
Admitted: 1983

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