Atty. Nirav Patel
Nirav N. Patel focuses his practice on oil, gas and energy litigation and transactions.
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Nirav Patel is a environmental and energy attorney based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas (2016). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 2016) and Texas Tech University (B.A., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law (2026). Serves clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Nirav N. Patel focuses his practice on oil, gas and energy litigation and transactions
- His litigation practice includes claims and disputes related to termination of oil and gas leases, post-production costs, royalty underpayment, joint operating agreements, and purchase and sale agreements
- Mr. Patel also represents clients in title disputes involving mineral and royalty interests, including litigation involving fixed versus floating royalty interests, adverse possession, and deed reformation
- Mr. Patel has significant experience in oil and gas disputes throughout the Permian Basin, the Barnett Shale, and the Eagle Ford Shale
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Nirav Patel is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Nirav Patel is one of 32,699 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 venue, 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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