Practice areas: Bankruptcy, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 1987
Education: The University of Texas School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2009 - 2023, 2025 Ross Spence currently serves as the president of his law practice at Ross Spence, P.C., a position he has held since February 2025. A board-certified attorney in both civil trial law and business bankruptcy law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, he brings a wealth of knowledge and a robust track record to his role. His practice areas include business bankruptcy, business litigation and civil litigation.
Mr. Spence possesses extensive first-chair experience in both jury and nonjury trials, covering a broad spectrum of matters, including bankruptcy, oil and gas, and real estate, among others. Since beginning his legal career, he has been actively involved in numerous high-stakes transactions and has successfully briefed and argued several appeals and mandamus actions. His skills extend beyond the courtroom; he is adept at negotiating international oil and gas operating agreements, showcasing his ability to handle complex legal and business challenges.
Admitted to practice in multiple federal courts, including the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Northern and Western Districts of Texas, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, Mr. Spence has a broad jurisdictional reach. His skills are also recognized on a national level, having been admitted to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
Mr. Spence's commitment to the legal community is evident through his memberships in prestigious organizations such as the State Bar of Texas, the Houston Bar Association (HBA) and their respective foundations. His leadership skills were recognized in his past roles as chairman of the HBA’s Litigation Section and chair of its Fee Dispute Committee. He continues to serve the community as an arbitrator for fee disputes.
At The University of Texas at Austin School of Law, Mr. Spence completed his Juris Doctor cum laude in 1986 after receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude in English from the University of Virginia. His excellence in the field of law is affirmed by his peer-review rating of AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell, marking him as a leading figure in legal circles.
*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.
Ross Spence is a debt relief agent. He helps people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
Practice areas
Bankruptcy: Business, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, AppellateFocus areas
Appeals, Bankruptcy Law, Non-Compete Agreements, Trade Secret
- 40% Bankruptcy: Business
- 30% Business Litigation
- 20% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10% Appellate
First Admitted: 1987, Texas
Bar / Professional Activity
- Member of the Texas Bar Association, the Houston Bar Association, the Texas Bar Foundation, and the Houston Bar Foundation
- Admitted to practice before the United States Courts for the Southern, Northern and Western Districts of Texas, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States Court of Claims, and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
- Past-Chair of the Houston Bar Association’s Fee Dispute Committee and current arbitrator
- Past-Chairman of the Houston Bar Association’s Litigation Section and current Director
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Board Certified in both Civil Trial Law and Business Bankruptcy Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Pro bono / Community Service
- Assistant Scoutmaster of St. John The Divine Troop 55
- Past-Chairman of City of Bellaire Board of Adjustments
- Member of St. Andrews Presbyterian
Educational Background
- B.A. University of Virginia, cum laude, 1982
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- August, 1992: Speeches and paper on Avoiding Usury Claims at University Of Houston Law Foundation Collecting Debts and Judgments Seminars in Houston and Dallas
- Fall 1993: Article on Sanctions Under Rule 11 F.R.C.P. in Thurgood Marshall Law Review
- December, 1995: Speech and paper on Contract Interpretation By The Courts for the Construction Law Section of the Houston Bar Association
- 1996: Speech and paper on Rules of Contract Construction delivered to the American Corporate Counsel Association in Houston
- May, 1997: Speech and paper on Covenants Not To Compete And Indemnity Clauses: An Overview For Accountants delivered at Crady, Jewett & McCulley seminar for C.P.A.s.
- June, 1997: Speech and paper on Update On Employment Law (Including Covenants Not To Compete) delivered to Houston area C.P.A.s and lawyers at Crady, Jewett & McCulley Taxation seminar
- July, 2016: Panelist for Understanding the Implications of Fraudulent Transfer Laws to Creditors: What Lies Ahead in 2016 and Beyond presentation for The Knowledge Group
- June, 1998: Speech and paper on Valuation Of Litigation delivered to Houston area C.P.A.s and lawyers at Crady, Jewett & McCulley Taxation seminar
- March, 2000: Speech and paper on Usury And How To Avoid It: Impact Of New Legislation On Collection Practices at Stromar Creditors Rights Seminar in Houston, Texas
- October, 2000: Master of Ceremonies for Inns of Court Ethical Jeopardy Competition
- November, 2000: Speaker on Texas Ethics Committee Opinions 532 and 533 And Related Issues at a meeting of the Houston Bar Association Litigation Section at The Houston Club
- Spring 2001: Speaker at the Garland Walker Inns Of Court on An Attorneys’ Ethical Considerations When A Third Party Is Paying The Bills, at The Houston Club
- March, 2001: Speaker at The Texas Legislature, House Judiciary Committee, on Issues Relating To Insurance Defense Counsel
- March, 2001: Gave mock appellate argument at the American Bar Association, Section Of Litigation Annual Meeting in Tucson, Arizona, on Billing Auditors, Litigation Guidelines, and The Tripartite Relationship
- April, 2002: Speech and paper on Who Is The Client? And Other Issues Involved In The Tripartite Relationship With Insurer, Insured, and Counsel delivered to The Houston Bar Association, Litigation Section, at The Houston Club
- May, 2003: Speech and paper on Rules Of Contract Construction: How Courts Interpret Contracts delivered along with a trial court judge and appellate judge to The Houston Bar Association, Litigation Section, at The Houston Club
- May, 2004: Panelist for Ethics Jeopardy presentation for The Houston Bar Association, Litigation Section, at The Houston Club
- August, 2006: Presented Top Ten Issues in Fee Dispute Arbitrations
- May, 2010: Article on Problems with Unrecorded Mineral Interests in The TIPRO Target magazine
- July, 2010: Speech concerning energy company bankruptcies delivered to the National Oilfield Service & Supply Division of the National Association of Credit Managers
- September, 2010: Speech and paper on Fraudulent Transfer Litigation: What Every Litigator Should Know delivered along with a trial court judge to The Houston Bar Association, Litigation Section, at The Houston Club
- December, 2011: Speech and paper on Attorneys’ Fees delivered along with a trial court judge to the Houston Bar Association, Litigation Section
- Energy
- enterpreunership
- Lending
- Manufacturing
- Real Estate
- Technology
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2009 - 2023, 2025
Certificates and credentials
Business Bankruptcy Law
