Overview

Kelly Hart & Hallman has been a trusted provider of comprehensive legal services to some of the most innovative and successful businesses, individuals, and governmental entities in the country for over four decades. Our exceptional lawyers and exceptional clients have been instrumental in our continued success. Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP, also known as Kelly Hart, is a leading business-to-business law firm offering a wide range of legal services. With a team of more than 140 attorneys specializing in over 20 substantive areas of the law, we deliver creative and strategic legal solutions to address our clients’ most intricate business challenges.

Our esteemed client base includes Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, individuals, foundations, investor groups, and governmental entities, all of whom rely on us for their legal needs. Our extensive areas of practice encompass administrative law, appellate law, aviation law, banking and finance law, business reorganization and bankruptcy law, corporate and securities law, energy law, environmental law, estate planning and probate, government enforcement and investigation, health care law, intellectual property and technology law, labor and employment law, litigation, nonprofit organizations, oil and gas/energy law, public finance law, real estate law, tax law, transportation law, and water law.

At Kelly Hart, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal representation and value to our clients, utilizing our depth of knowledge and experience across various legal disciplines.

Founded:
1979
Size:
160
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Practice Areas:
41
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
54

Rankings

National

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2
National Ranking
Oil and Gas Law
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3
National Ranking
Appellate Practice

Regional

Austin

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1
Austin
Administrative / Regulatory Law
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1
Austin
Appellate Practice
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1
Austin
Banking and Finance Law
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1
Austin
Corporate Law
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1
Austin
Environmental Law
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1
Austin
Government Relations Practice

Select Clients

ACME Brick AMR Corp. Bass Family Interests BNSF Railway Company Burnett Family Interests Citigroup Global Markets Inc City of Arlington City of Fort Worth Crescent Real Estate LLC Hillwood Development Corporation Justin Companies Kimbell Art Foundation Sabre Holdings Corporation Sid W. Richardson Foundation Texas Christian University TTI, Inc.

Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Oil and Gas Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Appellate Practice

Regional

Austin

Tier
1
Austin
Administrative / Regulatory Law
Tier
1
Austin
Appellate Practice
Tier
1
Austin
Banking and Finance Law
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1
Austin
Corporate Law
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1
Austin
Environmental Law
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1
Austin
Government Relations Practice
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1
Austin
Litigation - Environmental
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2
Austin
Energy Law
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2
Austin
Natural Resources Law
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2
Austin
Oil and Gas Law

Baton Rouge

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1
Baton Rouge
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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1
Baton Rouge
Litigation - Bankruptcy

Dallas/Fort Worth

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1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Administrative / Regulatory Law
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1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Appellate Practice
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1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Arbitration
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1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Banking and Finance Law
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1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Bet-the-Company Litigation
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1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Commercial Litigation
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1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Employment Law - Management
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1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Energy Law
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1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Labor Law - Management
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1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Labor and Employment
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1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Oil and Gas Law
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1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Real Estate Law
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2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Construction
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2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
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2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Nonprofit / Charities Law
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2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
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2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Public Finance Law
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2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Trusts and Estates
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3
Dallas/Fort Worth
Corporate Law
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3
Dallas/Fort Worth
Labor Law - Union
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3
Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Antitrust
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3
Dallas/Fort Worth
Litigation - Intellectual Property
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3
Dallas/Fort Worth
Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Great Plains

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1
Great Plains
Oil and Gas Law
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1
Great Plains
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
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1
Great Plains
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
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2
Great Plains
Natural Resources Law

New Orleans

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1
New Orleans
Energy Law
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1
New Orleans
Energy Regulatory Law
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1
New Orleans
Litigation - Environmental
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1
New Orleans
Oil and Gas Law
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2
New Orleans
Advertising Law
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2
New Orleans
Environmental Law
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2
New Orleans
Natural Resources Law
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2
New Orleans
Trademark Law

Practice Areas

Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 33 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Acquisition Finance
  • Administrative
  • Antitrust Law
  • Appellate
  • Arbitration
  • Aviation Law
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Capital Markets
  • Civil Litigation
  • Commercial Finance
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Complex Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Law
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Energy
  • Environmental Law
  • Labor
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Nonprofit / Charities Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Public Finance Law
  • Railroad Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Regulatory
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Tax Law
  • Technology Law
  • Trade Secrets Law
  • Trademark Law
  • Transportation Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Water Law
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP proudly has 54 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.

The Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) has selected Ruth Hughs as one of its 2024 Women of Distinction.

 

Kat Hopkins Named 2023 40 Under 40 Emerging Leader by the American Bankruptcy Institute
Chambers USA 2023 Recognizes Four Kelly Hart Attorneys. Chambers USA has ranked four Kelly Hart attorneys for legal excellence in their respective fields.
Twenty Kelly Hart attorneys have been selected 2023 Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars.
Fort Worth Inc. has named three Kelly Hart attorneys to The 400—its 2023 list of the most influential leaders in Fort Worth.
Kelly Hart named Tarrant County Volunteer Attorney Services 2022 Law Firm Partner of the Year
Lesli D. Harris and Louis Phillips earn 2023 Top Louisiana Super Lawyers honors.
Four Kelly Hart Lawyers Named 2023 Louisiana Super Lawyers
Kelly Hart Attorneys Earn 2022 Top Texas Super Lawyers Honors
The State Bar of Texas Pro Bono College recognizes nine Kelly Hart attorneys who performed a minimum of 75 hours of eligible pro bono legal assistance in the 2022 calendar year.
Whitney Beckworth and Joe Greenhill have been chosen as honorees for the 2023 40 under 40 awards presented by the Fort Worth Business Press.
SIXTEEN KELLY HART ATTORNEYS NAMED TOP ATTORNEYS UNDER FIVE YEARS360West selects 16 Kelly Hart attorneys for their exceptional performance.
Four Kelly Hart Attorneys Named CityBusiness 2021 "Leadership in Law" Honorees
Monica Jacobs Named National Law Journal’s Energy Environmental Trailblazer of 2021
Chambers USA 2021 Recognizes Four Kelly Hart Attorneys
Fort Worth Inc. has named four Kelly Hart attorneys to The 400—its 2021 list of the most influential leaders in Fort Worth.
The Tarrant County Bar Foundation (TCBF) selected Whitney Beckworth as the TVAS 2020 Pro Bono Attorney Volunteer Award recipient.
New Orleans CityBusiness has selected Kelly Hart partner, Loulan Pitre as a 2020 Driving Forces Award recipient. Recipients of the New Orleans CityBusiness Driving Forces Award were chosen for their innovation, energy, achievement, and community progress
Fort Worth Inc. has named five Kelly Hart attorneys to The 400—its 2020 list of the most influential leaders in Fort Worth, Texas.

Kelly Hart Named Tarrant County Volunteer Attorney Services 2019 Law Firm Partner Award Recipient

Fort Worth Inc. has named six Kelly Hart attorneys to The 400—its 2019 list of the most influential leaders in Fort Worth, Texas
Kelly Hart attorney, Heidi Angel, named Tarrant County Volunteer Attorney Services (TVAS) 2018 Attorney Mentor Award Honoree
Fort Worth Inc. has named nine Kelly Hart attorneys to The 400—its 2018 list of the most influential leaders in Fort Worth, Texas
Kelly Hart Receives Top Honors as Vault's 2017 Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For, 2017
Kelly Hart Named Texas Lawyer for Texas Veterans (TLTV) Law Firm Partner Award Recipient, 2017

Kelly Hart attorneys, Nancy Ribaudo, and Shauna Wright named 2017 Tarrant County Volunteer Attorney Services (TVAS) Pro Bono Award Recipients for Attorney Volunteer and Attorney Mentor

Kelly Hart Receives The Fort Worth Chamber Spirit of Enterprise Award
A. Sherman Christensen Award presented by the American Inns of Court awarded to Kelly Hart partner, Michael McConnell
Tarrant County Volunteer Services (TVAS) Named Kelly Hart Pro Bono Law Firm Partner of the Year, 2016
Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award, 2013, presented to Kelly Hart partner, Marshall Searcy

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