Kristi Motley

Kristi Motley is a partner at Nace & Motley, L.L.P., a Dallas, Texas-based law firm, where she provides sophisticated legal representation to corporate and individual clients. Focusing her practice on high-stakes business litigation and intellectual property disputes, she advocates for clients facing complex commercial conflicts. In addition, she handles business and corporate transactional work, and offers nuanced guidance in family law matters involving business ownership.

Known for her strategic prowess, Ms. Motley navigates challenging legal frameworks to protect her clients' financial and proprietary interests. Her dual strength in both aggressive courtroom litigation and intricate transactional work allows her to deliver comprehensive counsel tailored to corporate entities and business owners alike. Reflecting her firm's high standards of legal skill, the practice has been ranked No. 6 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Ms. Motley earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Baylor University in 1994. She then attended the New York University School of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor in 1999. That same year, she was admitted to the State Bar of Texas and began her legal career in the Lone Star State.

Dedicated to providing strong representation in both state and federal jurisdictions, Ms. Motley is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.

Over the course of her career, Ms. Motley continues to build on a reputation for high legal standards, helping clients address contentious business disputes and transactional complexities with clarity and confidence. She remains an active member of the Texas legal community, committed to delivering favorable outcomes for the clients and enterprises she represents.