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Chris Ponder Joins Catholic Charities Fort Worth Board

Chris Ponder has joined the Board of Directors at Catholic Charities Fort Worth.

Chris Ponder Named 2026 Colleen Colton Honoree

Chris Ponder has been named the 2026 recipient of the Colleen Colton Award by Guardian Services Inc. (GSI) for his significant contributions to enhancing protections for vulnerable adults and families throughout the region.

Gregory Martin Inducted into American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)

Gregory Martin was inducted into ACTEC – the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel – the top honor in the estate practice field.

Kelly Hart Receives National and Top Tier Recognition in the 2026 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” Rankings

Kelly Hart has achieved top-tier recognition in the 2026 Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list, earning two national honors, 30 Tier One rankings, and 55 regional rankings.

Chris Ponder Elected to American Board of Trial Advocates

Chris Ponder was recently elected to the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an elite organization made up of the nation’s top trial lawyers and judges.

Chris Ponder Named to Texas A&M University School of Law Alumni Board of Directors

Texas A&M University School of Law recently named Chris Ponder to the Alumni Board.

Chris Ponder elected to Tarrant County Probate Bar Association Board

The Tarrant County Probate Bar Association has recently elected Chris Ponder to its Board of Directors.

Judge Chris Ponder Joins Kelly Hart as New Partner

Kelly Hart is excited to announce that Judge Chris Ponder will join the firm as a partner this March, bringing his extensive judicial experience to strengthen the team’s legal expertise.