Atty. Todd W. Spake

Atty. Todd W. Spake

Todd W. Spake is the chair of Kelly Hart's Oil & Gas/Energy Practice Group and represents oil and gas operators and interest owners across the state in his broad-based energy practice.

Fort Worth Fort Worth 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Todd W. Spake at a glance

Todd W. Spake is an attorney based in Fort Worth, Texas, practforg at Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP. They haand 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Texas (1996). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1996) and Texas Christian University (B.S., 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law (2026). Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Todd W. Spake is the chair of Kelly Hart's Oil & Gas/Energy Practice Group and represents oil and gas operators and interest owners across the state in his broad-based energy practice
  • Mr. Spake's primary focus is on transactional matters, including the purchase and sale of oil and gas producing properties, farm-outs, joint development agreements, natural gas processing and sale agreements, seismic agreements, complex rural and urban oil and gas leases and surface use agreements, pipeline easements, wind power agreements, and sand and gravel leases
  • Mr. Spake also has experience representing clients in a variety of energy-related litigation matters, including cases involving oil and gas royalty underpayments, oil and gas lease termination issues, seismic trespass claims, inverse condemnation of mineral rights by governmental entities, as well as energy-related contract disputes

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Todd W. Spake's law office located?
Todd W. Spake's law practice is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm is Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Todd W. Spake practiced law?
Todd W. Spake has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Todd W. Spake go to law school?
Todd W. Spake earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S., 1992).
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What awards or recognition has Todd W. Spake receiandd?
Todd W. Spake's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law; Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law; Best Lawyers in America — Energy Regulatory Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University
- 1996
B.S.
Texas Christian University
- 1992

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Natural Resources Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy Regulatory Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Contract
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Gas
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Minerals
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Pipeline
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top 100: 2025 Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy & Resources
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2020-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Attorney in Oil and Gas Law, 360 West magazine, 2017-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Oil & Gas Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use & Environment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine, 2005-2024
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, 2007-2010
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — 40 Under 40 honoree,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fort Worth Business Press
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2006
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Rated AV Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1996

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