Clark H. Rucker is a partner in the Oil & Gas/Energy division of the firm, where he focuses on litigation and transactions related to the oil, gas, and energy industries. His clientele includes a variety of entities such as oil and gas exploration firms, midstream companies, propane and liquefiable fuel companies, mineral funds and companies, and large landowners. Additionally, Mr. Rucker extends his legal expertise to non-energy litigation, real estate transactions, intellectual property disputes, and local zoning issues.
Mr. Rucker’s exceptional legal skills have earned him recognition as a Texas Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters, and as a Top Lawyer by Fort Worth Magazine and 360 West. Apart from his legal pursuits, he is committed to community service and sits on the Board of Directors for CASA of Tarrant County and The First Tee of Fort Worth.
Mr. Rucker serves as the Recruiting Director, overseeing the firm’s recruitment efforts.
- E-mail: clark.rucker@kellyhart.com
- Direct Phone Number: (817) 878-9370
- Phone Number: 8173322500
- Lawyer Page: https://www.kellyhart.com/attorney/Clark-H-Rucker
- 201 Main Street, Suite 2500
Fort Worth, TX 76102
- Texas Christian University, B.B.A. Marketing, B.B.A. Finance, graduated 2005
- The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 2008
- Texas, State Bar of Texas, 2008
- State Bar of Texas; Oil, Gas & Energy Resources Law Section - Young Professionals Program, Executive Committee of Fort Worth Chapter
- Institute for Energy Law, Young Energy Professional - Advisory Board Member
- Texas Bar Foundation - Fellow
- Tarrant County Bar Foundation - Fellow
- Jewel Charity Ball - Member Class of 2025-2026
- The First Tee of Fort Worth - Board of Directors
- The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels - Member
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP 57 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
25 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards
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- Energy Law, Dallas/Fort Worth (2026)
- Energy Law
- Oil and Gas Law
2026 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area
- Energy Law
Best Lawyers in America®, 2024-2026
- Energy Law
- Oil & Gas Law
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2023-2025
- Energy & Resources
Top 100 Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2021-2022
- Energy & Resources
Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2017-2022
- Energy & Resources
Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine, 2015-2024
- Oil & Gas Law
Top Attorney, 360 West magazine, 2017-2025
- Oil and Gas Law
40 Under 40 Honoree, Fort Worth Business Press, 2021
- Natural Resources Law
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