Why Choose Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP?
Kelly Hart is Fort Worth's homegrown Big Law firm. With 200+ attorneys across Fort Worth, Austin, Midland, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans, it has the bench depth for billion-dollar deals and the cost basis to handle them at less than New York or Houston Big Law rates. Almost one quarter of the firm focuses on oil & gas — making it one of the deepest energy benches in Texas. The firm also handles complex commercial litigation, M&A, securities, real estate development, banking, and tax. Best fit if you need deep specialty depth (energy, M&A, securities, complex litigation) and would otherwise be choosing between Vinson & Elkins, Akin Gump, or Bracewell.
Situations They Handle
What You'll Likely Pay
Kelly Hart & Hallman bills hourly with case-specific engagement letters. Rates reflect Big Law specialty depth but typically run below Houston/New York equivalents for similar work. Some matters use blended rates or flat-fee phases.
Key Attorneys
Senior Energy Partners
M&A and Securities Group
Litigation Department
What Clients Say
Sold our independent oil & gas company. Kelly Hart's energy team handled the entire process — diligence, structure, regulatory, and tax. They knew the buyer's playbook because they'd faced them on prior deals. Hit our number with no surprises.
Royalty underpayment dispute against a major operator. The firm's energy litigation team built the case carefully and won a favorable ruling on accounting methodology. Saved our family millions over time.
Public-company governance and disclosure matter. Kelly Hart's securities team navigated SEC issues calmly and got us through a 10-K cycle without restating. Real specialty depth.
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Office
Fort Worth Office: 201 Main Street, Suite 2500 (Wells Fargo Tower), Fort Worth, TX 76102
(817) 332-2500
Recognition
- ✓ 57 Best Lawyers in America 2026
- ✓ Wells Fargo Tower HQ — four floors
- ✓ Founded 1979 by Dee J. Kelly
- ✓ Multi-state: TX · LA · multi-office
- ✓ U.S. News Best Law Firms · multiple specialty Tier 1