Roderick E. Wetsel

Roderick E. Wetsel, a founding partner at Wetsel & Lederle, LLP, in Sweetwater, Texas, serves clients nationwide. His practice encompasses energy law, including oil and gas, solar energy, wind energy and eminent domain. With a career spanning over 36 years, he is board-certified in oil, gas and mineral law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.Mr. Wetsel's academic journey began at The University of Texas at Austin, where he graduated with high honors in history in 1975. During his undergraduate studies, he was inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa society. He continued his education at The University of Texas School of Law, earning his Juris Doctor in 1977. His commitment to the legal profession is evident through his involvement in the Texas Title Standards Joint Editorial Board since 1991. Additionally, he served on the Texas Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Council from 2003 to 2006 and is a charter member of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Center for Energy, Law and Business.In his academic role, Mr. Wetsel is an adjunct professor at Texas Tech University School of Law, where he teaches courses on wind law and Texas mineral titles. In 2011, he co-authored the pioneering treatise on Texas wind law with notable scholars, which is updated annually and has expanded to a national scope. His contributions to the field include numerous articles on wind energy, and oil and gas law, and he is a sought-after speaker on wind energy topics across the United States.Mr. Wetsel's legal career is distinguished by his admission to the State Bar of Texas in 1977 and subsequent admissions to various U.S. District Courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. His accolades include an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. His professional affiliations include the Nolan County Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Texas Bar Foundation, among others. Through his teaching, writing and professional involvement, he continues to influence the field of energy law significantly.*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.