Natural Resources Law Archives - Kelly Hart & Hallman, LLP

Kelly Ransom Appointed Co-Chair of IEL’s 2027 Annual Energy Law Conference

Kelly Ransom was named Co-Chair of IEL’s 2027 Annual Energy Law Conference.

Five Kelly Hart Pitre Lawyers Named 2026 Louisiana Super Lawyers

Demarcus Gordon, Aimee Hebert, Louis Phillips, Loulan Pitre, and Rick Shelby have been named among the 2026 Louisiana Super Lawyers®.

Taylor Spalla and Seth Paulger Co-Author Article for State Bar of Texas Oil & Gas Section Journal

The State Bar of Texas Oil & Gas 2026 Law Section Report includes an article called “Texas’s New Liquid Gold: Water Rights Transactions in Texas Energy,” by Spalla and Paulger. It covers water scarcity, groundwater laws, and tips for structuring water rights deals.

Taylor Spalla Named 40 Under 40 Honoree

Taylor Spalla has been named one of Fort Worth Inc.’s 2026 Forty Under Forty award recipients.

Fort Worth Magazine Names 63 Kelly Hart attorneys as Top Attorneys for 2025

The December issue of Fort Worth Magazine recognizes 63 Kelly Hart lawyers chosen by their peers for the 2025 Top Attorneys list.

Kelly Hart Receives National and Top Tier Recognition in the 2026 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” Rankings

Kelly Hart has achieved top-tier recognition in the 2026 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list, earning two national honors, 30 Tier One rankings, and 55 regional rankings.

Seven Kelly Hart Partners Earn Legal 500 Elite City Rankings

Seven attorneys from Kelly Hart have earned recognition in the Legal 500 City Elite, an honor awarded to lawyers excelling in top-tier legal work within their cities.

Swearing-in Ceremony Held for Newest Kelly Hart Associates

Kelly Hart associates Taylor Terry, Destiny Morgan, Sarah Anderson, Will Baskin, and Seth Paulger officially became members of the State Bar of Texas after being sworn in by the Honorable Brian Stagner.

Clark Rucker Featured Speaker at Permian Basin Landmen’s Association (PBLA) October Luncheon

Clark Rucker delivered the keynote address at the PBLA October Luncheon, presenting an update on 2025 case law.

Todd Spake Guest Speaker at Texas Tech University School of Law’s Energy Law Series.

Todd Spake was a recent guest speaker in the energy law “Nuts and Bolts” series at Texas Tech School of Law. This series highlights energy law professionals who share their daily experiences, helping students explore different career opportunities in the field.