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Forty-one Kelly Hart attorneys were recognized as The Best Lawyers in America® 2018.
Best Lawyers
® is based on a peer-review survey in which almost 50,000 leading attorneys cast nearly five million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas. Kelly Hart attorneys receiving the honor include:
Administrative/Regulatory Law
Austin, TX
- J. Stephen Ravel First Year Recognized in Administrative / Regulatory Law: 2018 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018
- C. Andrew Weber First Year Recognized in Administrative / Regulatory Law: 2017 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016
Fort Worth, TX
- Dee J. Kelly, Jr First Year Recognized in Administrative / Regulatory Law: 2007 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007
Appellate Practice
Fort Worth, TX
- Marianne M. Auld First Year Recognized in Appellate Practice: 2015 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015
- John H. Cayce, Jr First Year Recognized in Appellate Practice: 2014 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2014
- David E. Keltner First Year Recognized in Appellate Practice: 2008 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008
Arbitration
Fort Worth, TX
- David E. Keltner First Year Recognized in Arbitration: 2015 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008
Banking and Finance Law
Austin, TX
- David R. Keyes First Year Recognized in Banking and Finance Law: 2006 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1987
Fort Worth, TX
- Daniel L. Lowry First Year Recognized in Banking and Finance Law: 2015 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Baton Rouge, LA
- Louis M. Phillips First Year Recognized in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law: 2009 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009
Fort Worth, TX
- Michael A. McConnell First Year Recognized in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law: 1989-90 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1989-90
Bet-the-Company Litigation
Fort Worth, TX
- Donald E. Herrmann First Year Recognized in Bet-the-Company Litigation: 2008 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1999-00
- E. Glen Johnson First Year Recognized in Bet-the-Company Litigation: 2010 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2001-02
- Marshall M. Searcy, Jr. First Year Recognized in Bet-the-Company Litigation: 2006 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1997-98
Commercial Litigation
Fort Worth, TX
- Marianne M. Auld First Year Recognized in Commercial Litigation: 2016 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015
- Lars L. Berg First Year Recognized in Commercial Litigation: 2007 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006
- Hugh G. Connor II First Year Recognized in Commercial Litigation: 2007 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007
- Donald E. Herrmann First Year Recognized in Commercial Litigation: 2006 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1999-00
- E. Glen Johnson First Year Recognized in Commercial Litigation: 2006 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2001-02
- Dee J. Kelly, Jr. First Year Recognized in Commercial Litigation: 2007 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007
- Marshall M. Searcy, Jr. First Year Recognized in Commercial Litigation: 2006 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1997-98
- Brian S. Stagner First Year Recognized in Commercial Litigation: 2010 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010
- William N. Warren First Year Recognized in Commercial Litigation: 2010 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010
Midland, TX
- Harold L. Hensley, Jr. First Year Recognized in Commercial Litigation: 1987 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1987
Corporate Law
Austin, TX
- David R. Keyes First Year Recognized in Corporate Law: 2006 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1987
Fort Worth, TX
- F. Richard Bernasek First Year Recognized in Corporate Law: 2008 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007
- S. Benton Cantey V First Year Recognized in Corporate Law: 2018 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018
- William P. Hallman, Jr. First Year Recognized in Corporate Law: 2006 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1995-96
Energy Law
Austin, TX
- Glenn E. Johnson First Year Recognized in Energy Law: 2010 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1997-98
- William M. Kerr, Jr. First Year Recognized in Energy Law: 2013 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
New Orleans, LA
- Aimee W. Hebert First Year Recognized in Energy Law: 2016 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016
Energy Regulatory Law
Austin, TX
- Glenn E. Johnson First Year Recognized in Energy Regulatory Law: 2015 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1997-98
Environmental Law
Austin, TX
- Robert T. Stewart First Year Recognized in Environmental Law: 2006 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006
Government Relations Practice
Austin, TX
- C. Andrew Weber First Year Recognized in Government Relations Practice: 2016 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016
Labor Law - Management
Fort Worth, TX
- Russell D. Cawyer First Year Recognized in Labor Law - Management: 2015 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015
Labor Law - Union
Fort Worth, TX
- Henry H. Robinson First Year Recognized in Labor Law - Union: 2011 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2003-04
Litigation - Construction
Fort Worth, TX
- Donald E. Herrmann First Year Recognized in Litigation - Construction: 2011 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1999-00
Litigation - Environmental
New Orleans, LA
- Loulan J. Pitre, Jr. First Year Recognized in Litigation - Environmental: 2013 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
Litigation - Intellectual Property
Fort Worth, TX
- Lars L. Berg First Year Recognized in Litigation - Intellectual Property: 2011 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Fort Worth, TX
- J. Chad Arnette First Year Recognized in Litigation - Labor and Employment: 2018 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018
- Lars L. Berg First Year Recognized in Litigation - Labor and Employment: 2011 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006
Litigation - Real Estate
Fort Worth, TX
- Donald E. Herrmann First Year Recognized in Litigation - Real Estate: 2011 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1999-00
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Fort Worth, TX
- Lars L. Berg First Year Recognized in Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs: 2016 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006
Medical Malpractice Law
Midland, TX
- Max Wright First Year Recognized in Medical Malpractice Law - Defense: 2018 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Fort Worth, TX
- F. Richard Bernasek First Year Recognized in Mergers and Acquisitions Law: 2007 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007
- Wayne B. Whitham First Year Recognized in Mergers and Acquisitions Law: 2010 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010
Natural Resources Law
Austin, TX
- Glenn E. Johnson First Year Recognized in Natural Resources Law: 1997-98 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1997-98
Fort Worth, TX
- Robert C. Grable First Year Recognized in Natural Resources Law: 1995-96 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1995-96
Midland, TX
- Harold L. Hensley, Jr. First Year Recognized in Natural Resources Law: 2006 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1987
Non-Profit / Charities Law
Fort Worth, TX
- Dulaney G. Steer First Year Recognized in Non-Profit / Charities Law: 2007 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007
Oil and Gas Law
Austin, TX
- Brenda L. Clayton First Year Recognized in Oil and Gas Law: 2012 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012
- Glenn E. Johnson First Year Recognized in Oil and Gas Law: 2007 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1997-98
Fort Worth, TX
- Robert C. Grable First Year Recognized in Oil and Gas Law: 2007 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1995-96
- Todd W. Spake First Year Recognized in Oil and Gas Law: 2008 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008
Midland, TX
- William B. Burford First Year Recognized in Oil and Gas Law: 2017 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017
- Harold L. Hensley, Jr. First Year Recognized in Oil and Gas Law: 2007 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1987
New Orleans, LA
- Aimee W. Hebert First Year Recognized in Oil and Gas Law: 2016 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016
- Loulan J. Pitre, Jr. First Year Recognized in Oil and Gas Law: 2013 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Fort Worth, TX
- William N. Warren First Year Recognized in Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants: 2015 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010
Midland, TX
- Harold L. Hensley, Jr. First Year Recognized in Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants: 2011 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1987
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Midland, TX
- Harold L. Hensley, Jr. First Year Recognized in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs: 2011 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1987
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Fort Worth, TX
- Marshall M. Searcy, Jr. First Year Recognized in Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants: 2013 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1997-98
Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Fort Worth, TX
- Marshall M. Searcy, Jr First Year Recognized in Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs: 2013 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1997-98
Public Finance Law
Fort Worth, TX
- R. Daniel Settle, Jr. First Year Recognized in Public Finance Law: 2007 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007
Real Estate Law
Fort Worth, TX
- Chad A. Key First Year Recognized in Real Estate Law: 2010 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010
- Patricia F. Meadows First Year Recognized in Real Estate Law: 2009 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009
- Sharon S. Millians First Year Recognized in Real Estate Law: 1993-94 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1993-94
- J. Andrew Rogers First Year Recognized in Real Estate Law: 2018 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Fort Worth, TX
- F. Richard Bernasek First Year Recognized in Securities / Capital Markets Law: 2007 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007
Trusts and Estates
Fort Worth, TX
- Dulaney G. Steer First Year Recognized in Trusts and Estates: 2010 / Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007