Nirav N. Patel

Biography

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, and joint operating agreements. Mr. Patel also represents clients in title disputes involving mineral and royalty interests. Mr. Patel has significant experience in oil and gas disputes in the Permian Basin, the Barnett Shale, and the Eagle Ford Shale.

Experience and highlights

Top Attorney in Oil & Gas Law, 360 West magazine, 2019
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas magazine, 2018
Top Attorney in less than five years in practice in Oil and Gas Law, 360 West magazine, 2018
Top 50 Multicultural Lawyer in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Texas Diversity Council, 2017

Education

Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 2016
- Order of the Coif
- Texas Tech Law Review: Executive Managing Editor (Vol. 48); Staff Member (Vol. 47)
- Board of Barristers
- National Moot Court Competition
- Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition (Outstanding Advocacy Award)
Texas Tech University, B.A., summa cum laude, 2013
- Highest Ranking Graduate in College of Arts & Sciences

Admissions

State Bar Of Texas, 2016

Speeches & Publications

Author, Enhancing Royalties and Recovery: The Flawed Decision in French v. Occidental Permian Ltd. and How Royalty Owners can Overcome Lease Language Barriers to Prohibit Post-Production Deductions, 48 Tex. Tech L. Rev. 505, 2016