Nirav Patel

Nirav Patel


Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP

Recognized since 2026

Fort Worth, Texas

Practice Areas

Energy Law

Natural Resources Law

Oil and Gas Law

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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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Location
  • 201 Main Street, Suite 2500
    Fort Worth, TX 76102
Education
  • Texas Tech University, B.A., graduated 2013
  • Texas Tech University, J.D., graduated 2016
Bar Admissions
  • Texas, State Bar of Texas, 2016
Affiliations
  • Guardianship Services Inc. - Board
  • IEL Young Energy Professionals - Member
  • Tarrant County Bar Association - Member

Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP
Headquarters: Fort Worth, Texas

57 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

25 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for work in:
  • Energy Law
  • Natural Resources Law
  • Oil and Gas Law
Awards:
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, 2026

    • Energy Law
    • Natural Resources Law
    • Oil and Gas Law
  • Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2020-2025

    • Energy & Resources
  • Top Attorney, 360 West magazine, 2023-2025

    • Oil & Gas Law
  • Top Attorney less than five years in practice, 360 West magazine, 2018-2022

    • Oil & Gas Law
  • Top Attorney less than five years in practice, Fort Worth Magazine, 2018-2020, 2022-2024

    • Oil & Gas Law
  • Top 50 Multicultural Lawyer in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Texas Diversity Council, 2017

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