About Clark
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.
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.
Practice Areas
Case History
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Energy Law, Dallas/Fort Worth (2026)
- Recognized: Energy Law
- Recognized: Oil and Gas Law
- Practice Area: Natural Resources Law
- 2026 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in the Dallas/Fort Worth AreaEnergy Law
- Energy Law
- Best Lawyers in America®, 2024-2026Energy LawOil & Gas Law
- Oil & Gas Law
- Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2023-2025Energy & Resources
- Energy & Resources
- Top 100 Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2021-2022Energy & Resources
- Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2017-2022Energy & Resources
- Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine, 2015-2024Oil & Gas Law
- Top Attorney, 360 West magazine, 2017-2025Oil and Gas Law
- Oil and Gas Law
- 40 Under 40 Honoree, Fort Worth Business Press, 2021