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About The Firm

OVERVIEW

Having established a diverse and successful litigation and commercial practice in Fort Worth, Texas, Dee J. Kelly formed Kelly Hart & Hallman in 1979 with Mark L. Hart, Jr. and William P. Hallman, Jr., who had themselves developed highly regarded reputations in corporate and securities and real estate law.  As the firm grew, it proved attractive to experienced and driven lawyers around the state, who expanded the firm's areas of practice into banking and finance, energy law, state and federal tax matters, among others.  In tandem with the business expansion and diversity of Kelly Hart & Hallman's clients, the firm has grown to over 125 lawyers in just over three decades, has opened offices in Austin and Houston, and has been involved in groundbreaking litigation and headline-grabbing commercial transactions, locally, nationally, and beyond.

Throughout our history, we have partnered with a broad array of clients to achieve unparalleled success in a number of exciting and sophisticated business and legal matters.  From the first days of Kelly Hart, forward-thinking individuals and businesses located in Fort Worth, including the entrepreneurial Bass family, Justin Brands, Anne W. Marion and the Burnett Companies, American Airlines, Pier 1, and BNSF Railway have afforded us the opportunity to have a world-class practice.  As we have grown, our client list has grown to include additional Fortune 500 companies, individuals, investor groups, and governmental entities around Texas and the nation.  We offer each of those clients – large and small – an unflagging commitment to excellent legal representation and outstanding client service.  We provide competent, efficient, and cost effective services, enabling clients to anticipate, avoid and/or otherwise resolve legal issues and conflicts at the lowest possible cost. 

As with any business organization, our greatest strengths are the experience and dedication of our people.  Since inception, we have attracted exceptional graduates from nationally prominent law schools as well as important regional and state law schools.    Kelly Hart lawyers are drawn together by our commitment to be the best and our unwavering focus to ensure our clients achieve their goals.  The ranks of our lawyers include Members of the American Law Institute, numerous former federal and state court judicial law clerks, and dozens of individuals recognized by their peers for numerous legal honors and awards. Technology, communication and commitment allow the more than 125 attorneys of Kelly Hart to maintain excellent client service, smoothly and efficiently.

Today, Kelly Hart is regarded as one of the premier full service firms in the Southwest.  Although Kelly Hart’s offices are located solely in Texas, the firm counsels and represents the needs of businesses, governments, nonprofit organizations, and individuals around the country.  We understand that the world of business is dominated by those who predict market changes, are quick to adapt, and continually reinvent themselves.  We operate our firm on the same principles.  We are successful because we understand our clients’ business, vision, and objectives and have an unwavering commitment to assist our clients in whatever manner needed to achieve their goals.  The breadth and depth of the firm’s practice areas added to our attorneys’ collective experience and expertise ensure that our clients receive cost-effective, superior legal services.

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