A day after reporting that Texas employees rejecting a return to suitable work for fear of contracting COVID-19 could lose unemployment benefits, Govenor Abbott announced that the TWC has promulgated rules allowing employees to continue receipt of benefits even if rejecting a return to suitable work. According to the Governor’s press release: Each unemployment insurance...
Kelly Ransom's column—entitled “Fifth Circuit Affirms Remand Orders in Louisiana Coastal Zone Lawsuits” and published in the Energy Law Advisor—addresses the federal appeals court's decision to prevent oil companies from moving Louisiana coastal wetlands lawsuits to federal court.
The Best Lawyers in America© has named nine Kelly Hart attorneys to its inaugural 2021 Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch list, which is published in U.S. News & World Reports.
Sean Bryan’s column—entitled "New FAQs for PPP Loan Forgiveness”—addresses supplemental information and detail on PPP loan forgiveness.
Alan Hegi recently spoke on “Force Majeure in the Time of Coronavirus: A Review of Contract Issues" at the virtual Annual Meeting for the American Railway Development Association (ARDA).
The July issue of 360 West magazine recognizes 99 Kelly Hart lawyers selected by their peers for inclusion in its 2020 Top Attorneys list.
Sean Bryan's article—entitled "Revisions to PPP Loan Rules for Loan Forgiveness”—addresses changes in the law, as well as the announcement of a simplified PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Form.
Sean Bryan column—entitled “New Extensions for PPP Loans ”—addresses extensions for both the application deadline and the cap on highly paid employees.
The Texas Workforce Commission has promulgated rules allowing employees to continue receipt of benefits even if rejecting a return to suitable work.
Treasury and IRS Delay Federal Tax Day from April 15 to July 15 Due to COVID-19 Outbreak
The U.S. Department of Labor published Questions and Answers on the soon-to-be effective Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act and the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
On March 21, 2020, the City of Fort Worth amended its Emergency Disaster Declaration closing all non-essential businesses for Covid-19.
The Bill, if passed by the Senate, will provide paid sick leave and unemployment benefits to employees taking leave as a result of COVID-19.
Kelly Ransom has been chosen to the New Orleans CityBusiness “Leadership in Law” Class of 2020.
David Keltner and Taylor Spalla co-authored a paper titled “The Presumed Grant Theory and its Application to Texas Title Disputes.”
Kelly Ransom penned an article in the January 2020 issue of The Energy Dispatch, a news publication produced by the Institute for Energy Law's Young Energy Professionals.
David Keltner recently spoke on “The Presumed Grant Theory and its Application to Texas Title Disputes” at the Texas Bar CLE’s Oil and Gas Disputes 2020.
The December edition of Fort Worth, Texas magazine recognizes 57 Kelly Hart lawyers selected by their peers for inclusion in its Top Attorneys list.
Kelly Hart earned top tier rankings in the 2020 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings, including four national rankings and 28 first-tier metropolitan rankings.
Kelly Ransom served as editor of the October 2019 issue of The Energy Dispatch, a news publication produced by the Institute for Energy Law’s Young Energy Professionals (IEL).
Braden Allman joins the firm as an associate in the Fort Worth office’s Labor & Employment section.
Leslie Darby and Gracie Garcia recently spoke at the Texas A&M School of Law Women of Color panel event.
Kelly Hart welcomes associates Edward “Teddy” Boschini, Jonathan Petree, Joanna Raines, Mason Smith, Marylynn Smitherman, and Emily Steppick to the Fort Worth office.
David Keltner has been recognized as a Top 10 Lawyer by Texas Super Lawyers.
Best Lawyers in America® selected David Keltner as the 2020 Dallas/Fort Worth Arbitration “Lawyer of the Year.”
Caroline Brownlie and Austin Franklin recently were selected to serve on the 2019-2020 Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association (TCYLA) Board of Directors.
John Cayce recently was sworn in as president of the Tarrant County Bar Association (TCBA).
Sean Bryan penned a 3-part article, “New Guidance for Investment in Qualified Opportunity Zones—Part I, II, and III,” which recently was published in the Fort Worth Business Press.
Kelly Hart sponsored the Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans (TLTV) Summer Legal Clinic.
The 13th Annual Texas Bench Bar Conference provided current and informative advice on the issues most important to bankruptcy and insolvency practitioners.
Rick Shelby recently spoke on “Everybody Wants a Discharge—What Is It and How to” at the Louisiana State Bar Association Bankruptcy Code seminar in New Orleans.
Nineteen Kelly Hart attorneys have been selected as 2019 Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars.
The 14th Annual Bankruptcy, Insolvency, and Creditor Rights (BICR) Retreat will provide the most current and informative advice on the issues most important to bankruptcy and insolvency practitioners.
Henry Robinson penned an article, “How Employers and Employees may Minimize Current Fiduciary Risks under ERISA,” to be published in the Spring 2019 Employee Relations Law Journal.
The December edition of Fort Worth,Texas magazine recognizes 82 Kelly Hart lawyers selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2018 Top Attorneys list.
Sean Bryan authored an article addressing Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs) and the deferral of tax on capital gains that are invested in these QOZs.
Kelly Hart earned high rankings in the 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings, including 4 national rankings and 26 first-tier metropolitan rankings.
The Fort Worth Business Press selected Cheryl Leb as a 2018 Great Woman of Texas.
The National Diversity Council selected Leslie Darby as a Top 50 Woman in Law in the Dallas region.
Elizabeth Spencer Berthiaume joins Kelly Hart as an associate in the Fort Worth office's Corporate & Securities section.
Hillary Hunter joins Kelly Hart as an associate in the Midland office’s Oil & Gas/Energy section.
In a 9-2 city council vote, San Antonio joined Austin to become the second city in Texas to require private employers to provide paid sick leave.
The Austin Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked implementation of Austin’s sick leave ordinance.
Cheryl Leb recently was elected to serve as Chair of the Tarrant County Bar Association (TCBA) Intellectual Property Law Section for a one year term beginning in July of 2018.
Jane Jackson recently spoke on “Citizen Suits Under Environmental Statutes” at the LSU Mineral Law Institute.
Seventeen Kelly Hart attorneys have been selected as 2018 Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars.
The Fifth Circuit Bankruptcy Bench-Bar Conference, which was held February 21-23, 2018, provided plenary sessions featuring ethics, evidentiary issues, the aftermath of the most recent Supreme Court cases, and the state of the middle class.
The Tarrant County Bar Association (TCBA) has selected David Keltner to receive the prestigious Blackstone Award.
The 13th Annual Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Creditor Rights (IBCR) Educational Seminar will provide the most current and informative advice on the issues most important to bankruptcy and insolvency practitioners.
Russell Cawyer authors blog on the Labor Department's Revisions to the Unpaid Intern Test.
J. Austin Franklin joins the firm as an associate in the Litigation section.
Louis Phillips has been recognized as a Top 50 Lawyer by Louisiana Super Lawyers.
Rick Shelby has been selected as a 2018 Louisiana Super Lawyers Rising Star.
Russell Cawyer's blog post—entitled “New Tax Law Limits Deductibility of Sexual Harassment and Abuse Settlements Containing Nondisclosure Provisions” and published on the Texas Employment Law Update—addresses provisions of the new tax reform law signed by President Trump on December 20, 2017.
The Kelly Hart team of Tom Hegi, David Cook, Todd Spake, and Drew Neill represented Texas-based royalty acquisition company Pegasus Resources in connection with a $300 million equity commitment from EnCap Investments LP.
Kelly Hart earns high rankings in the 2018 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings, including 6 national rankings and 26 first-tier metropolitan rankings.
The Star-Telegram interviewed Russell Cawyer on the legality of Jerry Jones’s anthem stance.
Kayla Matus joins the firm as an associate in the Corporate & Securities practice group.
National Diversity Council selected Cheryl Leb as a Top 50 Woman in Law in the Dallas region.
At the recent NABT Annual Convention, Louis Phillips participated in a panel discussion addressing recent developments in bankruptcy law.
Best Lawyers in America® selected David Keltner as the 2018 Dallas/Fort Worth Appellate “Lawyer of the Year.”
The Southlake Mayor’s Advisory Board recently appointed Howard Rosenthal to the Mayor’s Advisory Council.
David Keltner has been recognized as a Top 10 Lawyer by Texas Super Lawyers.
Henry Robinson penned a chapter titled Tailoring Interactive Processes to Initial and Supplemental Requests for Leaves of Absence that is published in the Employee Relations Law Journal (Vol. 43, No. 2, Autumn 2017).
Cheryl Leb is a featured panelist at the Hispanic Law Student Association’s Diversity in Big Law session
Russell Cawyer and Hannah Parks co-authored an article addressing a recent decision from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Katherine Hopkins and Clark Rucker were re-elected to another six-month term on the Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association (TCYLA) Board of Directors.
Forty-one Kelly Hart attorneys were recognized as The Best Lawyers in America® 2018.
Russell Cawyer posts an article on a recent affirmation of summary judgment from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reverses judgment against Kelly Hart client.
David Keltner and Andrew Weber were featured speakers at the University of Texas Law School’s 27th Annual Conference on State and Federal Appeals.
Russell Cawyer posts an article on a recent ruling from the Texas Supreme Court.
David Keltner was a featured speaker at the Houston Bar Association Appellate Practice Section Luncheon in Houston. The session was titled, "Winning strategies for petitioners and respondents in the Texas Supreme Court."
Russell Cawyer posts an article on a recent case from the Fifth Circuit. In Cabral v. Brennan, U.S. Postal Service employee Cabral brought a retaliation claim against his employer following a two day suspension. The Fifth Circuit considered whether Cabral’s two day suspension constituted a materially adverse action sufficient to state a claim for retaliation.
Louis Phillips is a featured speaker at the American Bar Association Business Law Section Spring Meeting.
Russell Cawyer publishes a new blog post,on the consequences of the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act’s expanded definition of disability.
Nineteen Kelly Hart attorneys have earned selection to the 2017 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers Rising Stars list.
Demarcus Gordon has been chosen as a 2017 CityBusiness "Leadership in Law" honoree.
Dee Kelly Jr. was recently appointed to serve on the Tarrant County Citizens Blue Ribbon Committee.
Kelly Hart Receives TLTV 2016 Law Firm Partner of the Year award.
Loulan J. Pitre Jr. receives listing as a Top 50 Louisiana Super Lawyer.
Louis Phillips, Aimee Hebert, Loulan Pitre have been named 2017 Louisiana Super Lawyers.
Rick Shelby has earned selection to the 2017 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers Rising Stars list.
Marianne Auld has been elected as the new Managing Partner of Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP effective January 1, 2017. She succeeds Dee Kelly Jr who stepped down from the post at the end of 2016. Mr. Kelly has served as the firm's Managing Partner since 2006.
Louis Phillips is a featured speaker at the 34th Annual National CLE Conference January 4-6, 2017 in Snowmass, Colorado.
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP is pleased to announce that David H. Garza, Preston R. Mundt, Clark H. Rucker, Kim D. Uskovich and Jeff Whitfield have been elected partners of the firm, Fort Worth office, effective January 01, 2017.
The Kelly Hart team of Jonathan Cranz, Brandon Hill and Dan Settle represented the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (“the T”) in a $325 million note issuance.
Fort Worth, Texas magazine recognizes 70 Kelly Hart attorneys as 2016 "Top Attorneys" in their field.
Louis Phillips is a featured speaker at the 35th Annual Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference on November 17-18, 2016 in Austin, Texas. Louis will be speaking on Pre-Bankruptcy Planning.
Russell Cawyer posts article on the Texas Election Code and an employer’s obligation to provide employees time off to vote.
Ray Oujesky was recently inducted into the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District Hall of Fame.
Gary Carter, was recently appointed to the Xavier University Presidential Advisory Board, the mission of which is to assist in advancing the goals and interests of Xavier University in the broader community.
Phillip McCrury joins the firm as Senior Counsel in the Estate Planning & Probate Practice Group, Fort Worth office.
Ronak Patel selected as first recipient of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) Patricia D. Struck Award.
Louis Phillips was recently appointed the permanent chair of the Annual Bankruptcy Law Seminar at LSU Law Center Auditorium.
Melinda Barlow was a featured speaker at the International Municipal Lawyers Association 81st Annual Conference, September 28-October 2, 2016.
Jody Sanders recently spoke at the Texas Bar Association Advanced Civil Appellate Practice Course 2016. His presentation was titled, “THE TEXAS CITIZENS PARTICIPATION ACT: How to Avoid (or Give) an Anti-SLAPP.”
Mary W. Baker was selected by Midland Reporter-Telegram as one of Midland’s "20 Under 40" showcasing young, dynamic leaders living or working in Midland County and who have distinguished themselves in their careers and/or in the community.
Caitlyn E. Hubbard and Nirav N. Patel join the firm as associates in our Fort Worth office.
Kelly Ransom has been chosen as a 2016 CityBusiness Woman of the Year.
Ronak V. Patel joins the firm as a partner in the in the litigation section and handles a variety of civil litigation matters for businesses and individuals.
Jody Sanders was a featured speaker at the State Bar of Texas 39th Annual Advanced Civil Trial Course, August 17-19th, in Dallas, TX.
Chester Grudzinski has been recently appointed Co-Chair of the Partnership and Real Estate Tax Committee for the Tax Section of the State Bar of Texas.
Amelia L. Bueche joins the firm as an associate in the Bankruptcy and Business Reorganization Practice group, Baton Rouge office.
Katherine Hopkins and Clark Rucker were re-elected to another six month term on the Tarrant County Young Lawyers Board of Directors. Katherine Hopkins was elected Secretary of the TCYLA through February, 2017.
Thirty-Six Kelly Hart attorneys are listed among The Best Lawyers in America® 2017.
Jennifer S. McDaniel joins the firm as an associate in the Corporate and Securities practice group in our Fort Worth office.
Russell Cawyer pens article on the recent ruling by the U.S. Department of Labor on changes to the regulations regarding overtime exemptions. The article, "New rules impact employers, workers" was published in the June 6, 2016 edition of Fort Worth Business.
Russell Cawyer pens article on the recent ruling by the U.S. Department of Labor on changes to the regulations regarding overtime exemptions. The article, "New rules impact employers, workers" was published in the June 6, 2016 edition of Fort Worth Business.
David Keltner was recently appointed to the State Bar of Texas Continuing Legal Education committee. David’s term to run June 2016-June 2019.
Russell Cawyer publishes an article on a final ruling from the Department of Labor raising the minimum salary an exempt employee must be paid to qualify under an overtime exemption. The blog post, "DOL Announces Details of Final Rule Changing Regulations on the Overtime Exemptions" is published on the Texas Employment Law Update.
Bill B. Caraway, partner in the Midland office, has been elected to the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a nationwide organization of trial lawyers devoted to the rule of law and the preservation of the civil and criminal justice systems.
Nathan E McCune joins the firm as an associate in the Corporate & Securities practice group in Fort Worth.
Greg J. Feeney joins the firm as an associate in the Oil & Gas/Energy and Environmental Law practice groups in our New Orleans office.
Stephanie Lintern has been selected to receive the Pro Bono Century Award from the Louisiana State Bar Association in recognition of her more than 100 hours of pro bono service during 2015.
Jane Jackson has been selected to receive the LSBA Pro Bono Publico Award for 2016.
Seventeen Kelly Hart attorneys have earned selection to the 2016 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers Rising Stars list.
Louis Phillips will be discussing Oil and Gas Issues and Recent Cases during the 5th Circuit Bankruptcy Bench-Bar Conference, January 24-26th in New Orleans.
Gary Carter, Founder and Chair of the DRI Public Utility Task Force, authors article, "DRI Launches Public Utility Task Force" published in DRI monthly, December 2015.
DRI, The Voice of the Defense Bar, the magazine for defense, insurance and corporate counsel.
Fort Worth, Texas magazine recognizes seventy-seven Kelly Hart Attorneys as 2015 "Top Attorneys." In its 15th annual listing, Fort Worth, Texas magazine features Tarrant County’s “Top Attorneys” in selected fields who were nominated by their peers.
Travis Clardy recently received the Friend of the First Amendment Award by the Texas Press Association (TPA).
Russell Cawyer publishes a new article on the U.S. Court of Appeals opinion in an FLSA case over the compensability of meal periods. The blog post, "Fifth Circuit Holds Mandatory Travel Time May Render Meal Periods Compensable under FLSA" is published on the Texas Employment Law Update.
Bill B. Caraway joins Kelly Hart as a partner in the Oil & Gas/Energy Practice Group, Midland office.
Chester Grudzinski has been recently appointed Chair of the Partnership and Real Estate Tax Committee for the Tax Section of the State Bar of Texas.
Hannah Penley joins the firm as an associate in the Labor & Employment Practice Group, Fort Worth office and Jeff Kuhnhenn joins the firm as an associate in the Oil & Gas/Energy Practice Group, Midland office.
Aimee W. Hebert has been chosen as a 2015 CityBusiness Woman of the Year.
Dee J. Kelly named one of 22 lawyers to be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Texas Lawyer.
Kelly Hart recently represented Hillwood in the acquisition of approximately 260 additional acres of land located directly across I-35W from Texas Motor Speedway.
David Keltner was named Best Lawyers® 2016 Appellate "Lawyer of the Year” for Dallas/Fort Worth
Thirty-Six Kelly Hart attorneys are listed among The Best Lawyers in America 2016®.
John H. Cayce, Jr. and Chester W. Grudzinski, Jr. have been selected 2015 Power Attorneys by Fort Worth Business.
The Kelly Hart team of Bill Warren, Sharon Fulgham, David Keltner and Stacy Blanchette obtained the reversal of a trial court judgment for breach-of-contract.
Gary M. Carter, Jr. joins the firm as a partner in the New Orleans office. Mr. Carter represents individuals, corporations, and other institutional clients in all aspects of litigation and trials.
Henry Robinson publishes article, “Applying NRLA Section 7 to Company Policies and Related Discipline” in the Labor Law Journal (Vol. 66, Issue 2, Summer 2015).
Russell Cawyer publishes a new article on employer requirements as the open carry bill is signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. The blog post, “Texas Governor Signs Open Carry Law –Employers Have Time to Prepare is published on the Texas Employment Law Update.
David Keltner spoke at UT Law Annual Conference on State and Federal Appeals
Sharon S. Millians is the 2015 recipient of the Law Day Professionalism Award from the Tarrant County Bar Association. This award is presented to the bar member who has displayed outstanding professional conduct and character.
Sean A. Bryan rejoins Kelly Hart as a partner in the Tax Practice Group. Mr. Bryan has handled complex tax matters for 25 years representing individuals, private business interests, and passive investors seeking limited liability.
Russell Cawyer publishes a new blog post, "Texas Supreme Court Reverses Million Dollar Verdict in Retaliation Case.” Mr. Cawyer's blog is published on the Texas Employment Law Update.
Russell Cawyer publishes a new blog post, “DOL Issues Administrator Interpretation on Misclassification of Independent Contractors.” Russell's blog is published on the Texas Employment Law Update.
Russell Cawyer publishes a new blog post, "Texas Employers Should Educate Themselves on Dealing with Transgender Employees,” on Texas Employment Law Update.
In a case of first impression in Texas, the Kelly Hart appellate team led by John Cayce persuaded the Texas Supreme Court that Texas’ Anti-SLAPP statute allows Range Resources the right to proceed with its defamation counterclaim against a plaintiff who falsely alleged that Range’s fracing activities polluted his water supply.
Kristi Hudson Receives Special Olympics Volunteer of the Year Award
Russell Cawyer publishes a new blog post, "Oilfield Service Providers Should Consider WARN Act Implications Prior to Making Job Cuts,” on Texas Employment Law Update.
Sharon Millians has been selected to receive the Law Day Professionalism Award from the Tarrant County Bar Association.
Darren Keyes and Scott Wiehle have been selected by the Fort Worth Business Press as 2015 40 under 40 Honorees. Winners were judged by a panel comprised of local businesses, past honorees, and the FWBP Editorial Staff. Those chosen are under the age of 40 and have demonstrated leadership, initiative, and dedication in pursuing their careers.
Kelly Hart was featured in the TCBA April 2015 Bulletin for being a steadfast support of the Texas Lawyer Texas Veterans clinics.
Sixteen Kelly Hart attorneys have earned selection to the 2015 Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers Rising Stars list.
Dee J. Kelly is a recipient of the 2015 Texas Bar Foundation Outstanding 50 Year Lawyer Award. The Outstanding 50 Year Lawyer Award was the first award established by the Texas Bar Foundation, in 1974. The award recognizes attorneys whose practice spanned fifty years or more, and who adhere to the highest principles and traditions of the legal profession and service to the public.
Aimee Hebert spoke on the Preemption of Local Government Regulation of Fracking at the Summit on Environmental Law & Policy, February 27-28, 2015, at Tulane University Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana.
A Kelly Hart team led by John Cayce won a reversal on appeal of a judgement against another law firm and its partner for conspiracy, fraud, and tortious interference with inheritance rights. Pete Greenhaw, Matt Stayton, and Joe Greenhill assisted with the appeal.
Dee Kelly Jr. featured in Texas Lawyer article, Come to Texas, Y'all: Lateral Hiring Up in Texas in 2014,” February 23, 2015.
Loulan Pitre will be a featured speaker at the 62nd LSU Mineral Law Institute on March 20, 2015. His 50 minute presentation titled, “Legacy Litigation Update” is scheduled on March 20 from 1:40-2:30 p.m. in the LSU Law Auditorium.
D’Ann Penner authors a short essay, “The Value of a State Court Clerkship," published in the LSBA newsletter, Seasoning - Volume 2, Number 3, January 2015.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed a judgment against Amarillo-based AQHA in which the District Court determined that AQHA violated antitrust laws by declaring cloned horses ineligible for AQHA breed registration. David Keltner was interviewed by Texas Lawyer on the Fifth Circuit's decision in Abraham v. American Quarter Horse Association.
Toby Galloway interviewed in The Texas Lawbook article, “TPG Capital Taps Fort Worth SEC Official to Lead Corporate Compliance,” January 23, 2015.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed a judgment against Amarillo-based AQHA in which the District Court determined that AQHA violated antitrust laws by declaring cloned horses ineligible for AQHA breed registration. Rendering judgment for AQHA, the Fifth Circuit held that the Plaintiffs’ antitrust claims against AQHA failed as a matter of law. Specifically, the Plaintiffs’ claim for violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act failed because the Plaintiffs did...
Toby Galloway is a featured panelist at the 37th Annual UT Law Conference on Securities Regulation and Business Law, Feb 12-13, 2015 at Cityplace Conference Center in Dallas. The conference is sponsored by University of Texas Law School and features comprehensive discussions of relevant topics for those representing or working for public or private companies on business, financial and governance matters.
Jody Sanders to speak on “Jumping the Gun: Interlocutory and Permissive Appellate Proceedings” at the Tarrant County Bar Association Brown Bag Seminar, January 30, 2015.
Dee Kelly Jr. was recently elected to serve on the Tarrant County Bar Foundations Board of Directors. The Tarrant County Bar Foundation is a charitable organization formed under the auspices of the Tarrant County Bar Association. The Tarrant County Bar Foundation was established in 1997 to support and expand its commitments to "justice, service, and professionalism" by funding important community service projects. These projects include crucial legal services to needy citizens and education of...
Derek W. Anderson, Mary W. Baker, Dirk E. Eshleman (Life Fellow), Toby M. Galloway (Life Fellow), Brandon M. Hill, Evan M. Malloy, Henry H. Robinson, Howard L. Rosenthal and Jeffrey E. Whitfield have been elected to membership in the Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation. Fellows of the Foundation are selected for outstanding professional achievements and a demonstrated commitment to the improvement of the justice system throughout Texas. Selection as a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation is...
Michael McConnell was interviewed in The Texas Lawbook story, "Shadow Banking Leads to Plunge in Texas Business Bankruptcy Filings.”
Brandon M. Hill has been elected to membership in the Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation. Fellows of the Foundation are selected for outstanding professional achievements and a demonstrated commitment to the improvement of the justice system throughout Texas.
Mary W. Baker has been elected to membership in the Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation. Fellows of the Foundation are selected for outstanding professional achievements and a demonstrated commitment to the improvement of the justice system throughout Texas.
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP is pleased to announce Brandon M. Hill, Darren J. Keyes, Evan M. Malloy, Richard T. McMillan II, Derek L. Montgomery and Jody S. Sanders have been elected Partners of the Firm effective January 1, 2015.
Aimee Hebert and Loulan Pitre have been named 2015 Louisiana Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Aimee was recognized in Energy & Natural Resources Law and Loulan is listed for Environmental Litigation. Super Lawyers is a Thomson...
Russell Cawyer and Ezra Kuenzi co-author article, "EXXON MOBIL CORP. V. DRENNEN” in the Fall 2014 SBOT Corporate Counsel Section Newsletter.
Loulan Pitre quoted in WWL-TV 4 News story, “Tainted Legacy: Legislature's fixes create obstacles to oil and gas cleanup.”
Kelly, Hart & Pitre will be awarded this year’s Pro Bono Law Firm award chosen by the Pro Bono Project in New Orleans. Judge Ray Steib will present the award at the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event, December 4th at 5 p.m at Jones Walker, 201 St Charles Ave New Orleans, LA, 70170
Jeff Whitfield interviewed for KERA news story, “Legal Clinic Helps Tarrant County Veterans.”
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers released their 2015 “Best Law Firms” list. Firms listed are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise.
D’Ann Penner quoted in Tulane Lawyer magazine, Tulane University Law School, Fall 2014.
Michael McConnell appointed to a three-year term on the Advisory Council of the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Center (KBH) for Energy, Law and Business at the University of Texas at Austin.
Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Brandon Hurley chair of the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission. The commission manages and disposes of low level radioactive waste, while maintaining the health, safety and welfare of citizens.
Dee Kelly, Jr. was selected as the 2014 Distinguished Citizen honoree by the Longhorn Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The Distinguished Citizen Award recognizes noteworthy and extraordinary leadership of citizens in communities across the United States. The lives of distinguished citizens put into place guideposts that serve to inspire our youth to lead, to accept responsibility, and to care about principles and causes beyond self-interest.
Cheryl Leb was recently interviewed for the "On The Desk" feature in the October 20th issue of the Fort Worth Business Press.
Marianne Auld and Shauna Wright were selected 2014 Great Woman of Texas honorees by the Fort Worth Business Press. This annual event honors outstanding women in Texas who are recognized for their significant accomplishments in business, civic and social contributions. The Great Women of Texas awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, November 19 at 6:30 pm at the Omni Hotel.
Kelly Hart was acknowledged as a supporter of TAJC’s Access to Justice Campaign during National Pro Bono Week with a reception honoring law firms and individual attorneys that support access to justice efforts in Texas. This year’s Access to Justice (ATJ) Campaign raised more than $1.1 million from more than 8,270 attorneys across the state.
Jenny Rosell was recently appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.
Russell Cawyer posts a new article, "Texas Employee Awarded $11.6M by Austin Jury in Defamation Case.” Russell's blog is published on the Texas Employment Law Update.
Victor Jones will be presenting two topics at the National Business Institute’s (NBI) Special Education Laws Made Simple Seminar/CLE in Shreveport, LA, on November 6, 2014 as a part of the NBI’s School Law Series.
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP announced the opening of a new office in Midland, Texas. Joining the firm are Harold L. Hensley, Jr., William B. Burford, and C. D. Martin, all of whom formerly practiced with the Hinkle Hensley firm headquartered in Roswell, New Mexico. Also adding oil and gas expertise to the Midland office are partners Max Wright, Mary Baker and Anna Brandl.
Kelly Hart welcomes Samantha A. Fant, James "Drew" Neill, and Kate L.Young to the firm.
Russell Cawyer posts a new article, “Adrian Peterson Situation Spotlights Dilemma Employers Face Frequently.” Russell’s blog is published on the Texas Employment Law Update.
Hugh Connor and Brian Stagner have been selected as 2014 Power Attorneys by the Fort Worth Business Press. The honorees will be recognized at an awards ceremony and dinner, October 8, 2014 at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel.
Marshall Searcy has been selected to receive the 2014 Power Attorney Legend Award from the Fort Worth Business Press.
John Cayce, Jr., David Keltner, Sharon Millians and Marshall Searcy earn special recognition in Texas Super Lawyers Top Lists. In addition to being recognized as a 2014 Texas Super Lawyer, Kelly Hart attorneys with the highest point totals from each category were selected for the following:
Twenty-eight Kelly Hart attorneys have been selected and will be listed in the 2014 Super Lawyers Business Edition.
Russell Cawyer posts a new article, “NFL Could Take a Lesson from Human Resources in Conducting Investigations." Russell's blog is published on the Texas Employment Law Update.
Thirty-two Kelly Hart Attorneys have been named 2014 Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.
Toby Galloway was interviewed for a story on the securities law issues raised in a recent divorce case.
Cheryl Leb has been selected as the Attorney Clinic Supervisor and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) liaison for the Texas A&M University School of Law Trademark Clinic.
Kelly Hart is an active member of the LA 1 Coalition, a non-profit corporation working for road improvements from Grand Isle to U.S. Hwy. 90.
Andrew Neal joins Kelly Hart as an associate in the Fort Worth office and concentrates his practice on oil and gas matters.
Russell Cawyer posts a new article on the significance of status following a Fifth Circuit religious discrimination ruling.
David Keltner and Marianne Auld co-author article, “Post Trial Error Preservation in Texas and Federal Courts.” The article is published in the State Bar of Texas Litigation Section report, The Advocate, Volume 67, Summer 2014.
D'Ann Penner joins Kelly Hart as an associate in our New Orleans’ office. D’Ann concentrates her practice on energy and environmental litigation.
Thirty-Three Kelly Hart attorneys are listed among The Best Lawyers in America 2015®. They include:
Loulan J. Pitre Jr. was named the Best Lawyers® 2015 Litigation Environmental "Lawyer of the Year” in New Orleans.
R. Dan Settle Jr. was named the Best Lawyers® 2015 Public Finance Law "Lawyer of the Year” in Dallas.
Russell Cawyer posts a new article on receipt of notice dispute following a federal court of appeals opinion from the Third Circuit.
Shauna Wright is the recipient of the State Bar of Texas 2014 Pro Bono Coordinator of the Year award and is featured in the August issue of LegalFront e-newsletter, a State Bar of Texas publication.
Chelsea Tabor was recently elected to serve on the Central Area Council Board of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. The primary goals of each Area Council Board will be to identify, inform and promote the interests of their membership within the boundaries of their Area Council and within the overall program and policies of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce.
Bob Stewart and Brenda Clayton represented Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas before the United States Environmental Protection Agency to secure a greenhouse gas Prevention of Significant Deterioration construction permit for Formosa's facility in Point Comfort, Texas.
Loulan Pitre interviewed for WWLTV Channel 4 News story, Tainted Legacy: Legislature’s fixes create obstacles to oil and gas cleanup.
Brenda Clayton to speak at the State Bar of Texas, Suing and Defending Governmental Entities CLE Course, July 31-August 1, 2014, in Austin, Texas. Her presentation is titled, "Hydraulic Fracturing, Close to Home."
Loulan Pitre to speak at the LOGA Industry Seminar and CLE, September 15-16, 2014, at the JW Marriott in New Orleans. Loulan will conduct a joint presentation titled, "The Importance and Use of Historical Evidence in Light of LL&E" with environmental historian, Jason Theriot, Ph.D.
Kelly Hart & Hallman has opened a new office location at 400 Poydras St., Suite 1812, in New Orleans with Loulan J. Pitre Jr., a former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, as partner in charge. The Louisiana office will do business as Kelly Hart & Pitre.
Kelly Hart is a member of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, LMOGA, a trade association exclusively representing all sectors of the oil and gas industry operating in Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico. LMOGA serves exploration and production, refining, transportation, marketing and mid-stream companies as well as other firms in the fields of law, engineering, environment, financing and government relations.
Kelly Hart is a member of Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.), a regional economic development alliance serving the 10-parish region of Southeast Louisiana. Loulan J. Pitre, Jr. is an active member of the GNO, Inc. Public Policy Committee. GNO, Inc. serves as the catalyst for wealth creation in the 10-parish region of Southeastern Louisiana by pursuing an aggressive agenda of business development, marketing the region, and product development.
Russell Cawyer posts a new article on the U.S. Supreme Court decision to hear a case involving whether and to what extent pregnant employees are entitled to reasonable accommodations for conditions related to their pregnancy. The case is Young v. UPS.
Derek Montgomery has been selected to the Leadership Fort Worth Class of 2015. Leadership Fort Worth is a nine-month program that brings together a diverse group of decision-makers from across the community who want to broaden their perspective about Fort Worth and uses their resources to address identified needs.
Russell Cawyer posts a new article on the DOL proposed rule to extend FMLA benefits to same-sex spouses in Texas. Russell's blog post is published on the Texas Employment Law Update.
The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce recently elected new officers and incoming board directors for 2014-2015. Officers are: Chairman Bob Pence, president and CEO, Freese and Nichols; Vice Chairman Dee Kelly Jr., Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP; Treasurer Wade Wallace, regional president, Southwest Bank-Fort Worth Region; and Bill Thornton, president and CEO of the Fort Worth Chamber.
Kelly Hart & Hallman has opened a new office location at 400 Poydras St., Suite 1812, in New Orleans with Loulan J. Pitre Jr., a former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, as partner in charge. The Louisiana office will do business as Kelly Hart & Pitre.
The State Bar of Texas and the Texas Supreme Court Historical Society present a live oral argument reenactment in Sweatt v. Painter in the Historic Supreme Court Courtroom in the Capitol. The reenactment will take place during the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, June 26, 2014, 2-4 p.m.
Shauna Wright featured in The Texas Lawbook story "Kelly Hart Partner Recognized for Pro Bono Efforts."
Toby Galloway was interviewed in The Texas Lawbook story, "SEC’s Probe of Key Energy May Expand."
Henry Robinson was a featured speaker The Texas State Bar “Soaking Up Some CLE 2014" conference, May 15-16, 2014 in South Padre Island. His presentation, "Health Care Litigation Overview."
Chester Grudzinski authors article, "U.S. Oil and Gas Interests, Foreign Investors, and Firpta," published in Real Estate Taxaction, 2nd quarter, 2014 business publication.
Four Kelly Hart partners were selected for inclusion in the 2014 edition of the prestigious Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business guide.
Shauna Wright is the recipient of the 2014 State Bar of Texas Pro Bono Coordinator Award. Shauna will be recognized at the Bar Leaders Recognition Luncheon at the State Bar Annual Meeting in Texas on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. at the Hilton Austin.
Toby Galloway served as a panelist on a forensic forum webcast titled, “The Forensic Forum: Fraud and Your Responsibility.” The topic was “a look at pressing fraud and litigation issues affecting corporate executives.”
Sharon Millians was appointed to the Texas Wesleyan University Board of Trustees and will begin her term in August, 2014.
Seven KH attorneys volunteered at the quarterly TVAS (Tarrant County Volunteer Attorney Services) clinic on Tuesday evening, April 29th. Brian Stagner, Mary Smith, Katherine Thomas, Nancy Ribaudo, Howard Rosenthal and Elizabeth Fitch all represented indigent clients. Shauna Wright serves as the TVAS volunteer coordinator.
David Keltner and John Cayce Elected to the TCBA Board of Directors.
Toby Galloway was interviewed in The Texas Lawbook story, "SEC v. The Wylys: Insider Trading Trial Goes Way Beyond Texas."
Jenny Rosell has been elected to Board of Trustees for Trinity Valley School. Her two-year terms begins July 1, 2014.
Dee Kelly Jr. was appointed to the six member Texas High-Speed Rail Commission. The commission will oversee the state's role in a proposed high-speed rail line that would connect Houston, Dallas, Arlington and Fort Worth.
Toby Galloway is a featured speaker at the University of Texas at Dallas’s 9th Annual Fraud Conference, March 28, 2014. Toby will provide a SEC Enforcement Update. This conference is hosted in conjunction with the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Tom Hegi has been selected by the Fort Worth Business Press as a 2014 40 under 40 Honoree.
Jeff Whitfield was chosen as a 2014 Super Lawyers Texas Rising Star. His story is featured in the 2014 Super Lawyers Texas Rising Stars March edition.
Nineteen Kelly Hart attorneys recognized as 2014 Texas Rising Stars by Super Lawyers.
Mary Smith authored article, "Tricks and Traps: Practical Tips for your Appellate Practice" in the TCBA Bulletin.
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP is pleased to announce that Natalie J. Carlgren, David W. Cook and Christopher S. Greer have been elected partners in the firm effective January 01, 2014.
Henry Robinson and Ezra Kuenzi co-author article, "ACA: What Large Employer's Don't Do May Hurt Them." The article is published in the December 16, 2013 issue of the Fort Worth Business Press.
Governor Rick Perry Appoints Brandon Hurley to Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission.
Fort Worth, Texas Magazine recognizes sixty-six Kelly Hart Attorneys as 2013 "Top Attorneys." In its 13th annual listing, Fort Worth, Texas magazine features Tarrant County’s “Top Attorneys” in selected fields who were nominated by their peers.
Chester Grudzinski and Jacob Birnbaum co-author article, "New Medicare Tax Lacks Specificity." The article is published in the November 20, 2013 issue of Tax and Health Law360 and will be published in corresponding newsletters.
Kelly Hart selected as one of Martindale-Hubbell's 2014 U.S. Top Ranked Law Firms. Martindale-Hubbell chooses these firms by identifying U.S. law firms of 10 or more attorneys, where at least one-third of the attorneys in the firm achieved the AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating.
Kelly Hart & Hallman honored with three awards for jury verdicts ranking among the Top 100 Verdicts from 2010-2012 by Texas Lawyer, in conjunction with VerdictSearch, and will be included in the publication's Texas Verdicts Hall of Fame.
Kelly Hart, Capital One Bank, and The Fort Worth Business Press presented 10 companies with Smart Moves awards on Wednesday night at the new Sundance Square Plaza Pavilion.
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP has received a Tier 1 Ranking in the 2014 Edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers' “Best Law Firms.”
Toby Galloway and Chase Medling co-author article, "Home-Court Advantage: How the SEC’s Intention to Bring More Administrative Proceedings Could Affect You," published in The Texas Lawbook, October 25, 2013
Henry Robinson authors column, "Legal Implications of the Individual Mandate" in the October 14, 2013 issue of the Fort Worth Business Press.
Michael A. McConnell is profiled in the October 7, 2013, Fort Worth Business Press. McConnell to receive the prestigious A. Sherman Christensen Award, the highest award presented by the American Inns of Court.
Toby Galloway to speak at the ABA National Institute on Securities Fraud, October 24-25 in New Orleans.
Kelly Hart welcomes Torrie C. Taylor, Hannah M. Watkins, and Jarratt F. Watkins to the firm.
Dan Settle and Benton Cantey have been selected as 2013 Power Attorneys by the Fort Worth Business Press.
Dan Settle and Benton Cantey have been selected as 2013 Power Attorneys by the Fort Worth Business Press.
David Keltner, Marshall Searcy, Bob Stewart named on top Texas Super Lawyers 2013 lists. Attorneys with the highest point totals from each category are selected.
Thirty Kelly Hart Attorneys have been named 2013 Texas Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Twenty-Nine Kelly Hart Attorneys have been listed among The Best Lawyers in America 2014®. They include:
Dee J. Kelly, Jr. has been named the Best Lawyers’ 2014 Dallas Administrative / Regulatory Law "Lawyer of the Year."
Dee J. Kelly is profiled on the cover of Fort Worth/Attorney at Law Magazine's inaugural issue. Published August 8, 2013.
Henry Robinson pens column, "The Affordable Care Act's New Retaliation Claims" in the Fort Worth Business Press.
Michael A. McConnell to receive the prestigious A. Sherman Christensen Award, the highest award presented by the American Inns of Court.
Toby Galloway and Chase Medling co-author column, "Fifth Amendment Privilege: Shield or Sword in White-Collar Cases?" in The Texas Lawbook, July 1, 2013.
Bloomberg/BNA published a financial derivatives tax treatise authored by Jacob Birnbaum titled "Taxation of Exchange-Traded Options."
Matthias Kleinsasser is the newly elected Chair of the Bankruptcy Law Section of the Tarrant County Bar Association.
Kelly Hart & Hallman interviewed for feature story in the Fort Worth Star Telegram on the Spirit of Enterprise Award.
Kelly Hart & Hallman interviewed for feature story in Fort Worth Business Press, June 16-23, 2013 issue.
Chester Grudzinski and Stas Getmanenko co-author column, "Political Activity and 501(c)(4) Organizations" in the Fort Worth Business Press.
John Cayce was recently appointed by the Supreme Court of Texas to serve a six year term as one of nine members of the Texas Board of Law Examiners. The appointment becomes effective September 1, 2013.
Kelly Hart & Hallman is featured in the article "Grounds for an Honor" in The Fort Worth Chamberletter, a publication of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, distributed by the Star Telegram.
Toby M. Galloway joins the firm as Partner in the Litigation Practice Group. Galloway will expand Kelly Hart’s white-collar and securities enforcement practice. Prior to joining Kelly Hart, Toby was Regional Trial Counsel in the Fort Worth Regional Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission and supervised all litigation for a four-state region.
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP has been chosen to receive the 2012 Spirit of Enterprise Award. Bestowed by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, the award, recognizes local enterprises for outstanding contributions to the development of the community. The Spirit of Enterprise award was initiated in 1975 to recognize local companies that have made significant contributions to the advancement and prosperity of the city, as well as its commitment to the preservation of the American private enterprise...
Kim Donovan was selected as the President-Elect of the Tarrant County Probate Bar Association. She will begin serving her one-year term this summer.
Jeff Whitfield named, 40-Under-40 Honoree, by the Fort Worth Business Press.
Craig N. Smetko is Of Counsel in the Corporate and Securities Practice Group.
Twenty-six Kelly Hart attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2013 Texas Rising Stars. The list appears in the April 2013 issues of Texas Monthly and Texas Rising Stars magazines.
Marshall Searcy has been selected as the 2013 recipient of the Texas Bar Foundation’s Ronald D. Secrest Outstanding Trial Lawyer Award.
Sharon Millians interviewed for the February 25, 2013, Women in Law, focus section of the Fort Worth Business Press.
Katherine Thomas has been elected to serve on the Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association’s Board of Directors.
Sharon Millians has been selected as the Outstanding Woman in the Workplace by the Fort Worth Commission for Women for her many contributions to improving Fort Worth.
The Greater Fort Worth/Arlington Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation announces the appointment of Sean A. Bryan to its Board of Directors. Sean served the Fort Worth/Arlington Chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation from 2002-2008. Sean was re-elected to serve the Board in another multi-year term.
Russell Cawyer and Ezra Kuenzi published in Texas Lawyer, article titled, Jury Waivers Are Alternatives to Arbitration Agreements.
Kelly Hart Attorneys named as 2012 Top Attorneys by Fort Worth, Texas magazine.
2012 Top Attorneys, Under Five Years in Practice, by Fort Worth, Texas magazine.
The Tarrant County Volunteer Attorney Services (“TVAS”) sponsored a Pro Bono Event on October 23 at the TCBA offices.
The TCU Magazine recognizes four alumni as among the Best Lawyers in America 2013
Twenty-three Kelly Hart attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2012 Texas Super Lawyers. Selections for Texas Super Lawyers are based on peer nominations and independent evaluations of the lawyers professional achievement and community service. Only five percent of lawyers in Texas are named Super Lawyers.
Twenty-eight Kelly Hart attorneys have been listed among the Best Lawyers in America 2013®. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.
David Keltner has been selected as one of five finalists in the field of Appellate Law for the Texas Lawyer 2012 Go-To Guide.
The Fort Worth Business Press selected Pati Meadows and Bob Grable as 2012 Power Attorneys. Power Attorneys are chosen based on peer recognition, reputation and professional accomplishment, including honors and awards, verdicts and settlements, special licenses and certifications, position within the firm, lecture and writings, and civic contributions.
Sharon S. Millians, co-chair of the Real Estate practice group at Kelly Hart, was elected chair of the Fellows of the Texas Bar Foundation for the period of July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. The Texas Bar Foundation solicits charitable contributions and provides funding to enhance the rule of law and the system of justice in the state of Texas.
Michael A. McConnell received the 2012 esteemed James B. Barlow Emeritus Fellow Award presented by the Eldon B. Mahon American Inn of Court. The Executive Committee of the Mahon Inn confers the Barlow Emeritus "in recognition of continued distinguished service to the Inn as an Emeritus Master of the Bench." The Inn has only named one other person as a Barlow Fellow.
David Keltner co-chair of the Appellate practice group at Kelly Hart, received the Texas Bar Foundation's first annual Gregory S. Coleman Outstanding Appellate Lawyer Award at the State Bar Convention on June 15th, 2012. This prestigious award, established by Yetter Coleman in 2011, celebrates the high ideals and standards that Mr. Coleman demonstrated in his appellate practice and personal life.
The Tarrant County Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans named Jeff Whitfield, an associate in Kelly Hart's litigation section, as a chair-elect in May 2012. Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans is a new State Bar of Texas program to develop and assist pro bono legal clinics throughout the states for military veterans who cannot afford or do not have access to the legal services they need.
Seventeen Kelly Hart attorneys have been selected for inclusion on Super Lawyers' 2012 "Texas Rising Stars" list. The honorees are Fort Worth attorneys Chad J. Arnette, S. Benton Cantey, Leslie M. Darby, Sharon F. Fulgham, Christopher S. Greer, Thomas R. Hegi, Brandon M. Hill, Brandon T. Hurley, Stephanie E. Kaiser, Chad A. Key, Cheryl P. Leb, Ross S. Martin, Derek L. Montgomery, Preston R. Mundt, Dana M. Stayton and Matthew D. Stayton. Also receiving the honor is Monica M. Jacobs from Kelly Hart's Austin office.
