Practice areas: Civil Litigation, Administrative Law, Business Litigation
Licensed in Texas since: 1985
Education: The University of Texas School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2003 - 2026 Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP
201 Main StreetSuite 2500
Fort Worth, TX 76102 Phone: 817-878-3533 Email: Dee J. Kelly, Jr. Visit website
Details 
Dee J. Kelly is a partner at Kelly Hart and served as the firm’s managing partner from 2005-2016. He is a member of the firm’s Litigation and Administrative Law practice groups and serves on its executive committee. Mr. Kelly represents corporate and individual clients in a wide variety of business litigation in state and federal courts. Mr. Kelly also advises and represents clients with matters pending before governmental and administrative bodies.
First Admitted: 1985, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://kellyhart.com/attorney/Dee-J-Kelly
Bar / Professional Activity
- Center for American and International Law Board of Trustees, 2006-present Vice Chair, 2015-2023
- Tarrant County Bar Foundation Board of Directors Sustaining Charter Fellow
- Texas Christian University Trustee, 2018-present
- Cotton Bowl Athletic Association Executive Committee, 2021-present Board Member, 2008-2013, 2018-2021
- Performing Arts Fort Worth/Bass Performance Hall Finance Chair, 2021-present Board of Directors, 2016-2025
- Fort Worth Symphony Association Executive Committee, 2018-present Board Member, 2010-2025
- Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show Executive Committee, 2018-present Board Member, 2004-2025
- Van Cliburn Foundation Board Member, Executive Committee, 2010-present
- Fort Worth Zoological Association Executive Committee, 1990-present
- Safe City Commission Board of Directors 2005-present Treasurer, 2021-2023
- Trail Drive Management Corp. | Dickies Arena Board of Directors, 2016-present
- Worthington National Bank Board Member, 2007-present
- University Lands for University of Texas Advisory Board, 2021-present
- The Gatehouse, Board Member, 2017-present
- University of Texas Law School Foundation Trustee, 2014-present
- Exchange Club of Fort Worth President, 2017 Executive Council, 2014-present
- Southeast Fort Worth, Inc. Board Member, 2017-2024
- Streams and Valleys Former President, 2004-2006 Board Member, 2002-2017
- All Saints Episcopal School Board of Trustees, 2006-2014; Former President, 2007-2013
- Trinity Improvement Association, Former Chairman, 2008-2012
- Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, Former President, 2015-2016; Board Member, 2010-2017
- United Way of Tarrant County, Former Board Member, 2009-2012
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Lead trial counsel in many complex litigation matters including successfully defending class action suits involving public company disclosures and securities violations
- Lead trial counsel in many complex litigation matters including representing municipal governments and elected officials in a variety of matters
- Lead trial counsel in many complex litigation matters including representing public and private oil and gas companies in a variety of contractual, environmental and personal injury disputes
- Lead trial counsel in many complex litigation matters including representing companies in disputes over employee theft, conversion of business opportunities, and fraud claims
Educational Background
- The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1985
- The University of Texas, B.A., with honors, 1982, 1982
Other Outstanding Achievements
- SENATORIAL APPOINTMENT Federal Judicial Evaluation Committee, Appointed by U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, 2013 - 2018
- PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT United Service Organizations, Board of Governors, Appointed by President George W. Bush, 2004 - 2007
Honors
- Top 100 Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2022, 2023, Top 100 Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
- Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2003-2026 Business Litigation Civil Litigation | Defense, Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
- Best Lawyers in America®, 2007-2026 Administrative Regulatory Law Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers in America®, Best Lawyers in America®
- Named to The 500 Most Influential by Fort Worth, Inc. magazine, 2018-2026, The 500 Most Influential, Fort Worth, Inc. magazine
- Top Attorney, 360 West magazine, 2017-2025 Government and Administrative Law Commercial Litigation Corporate Counsel, Top Attorney, 360 West magazine
- Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine, 2006-2025 Civil Law & Litigation Commercial Litigation, Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine
- Named Dallas Best Lawyers® 2014 Administrative / Regulatory Law Lawyer of the Year, 2014
- Fort Worth Business Press Attorney of Excellence, Attorney of Excellence, Fort Worth Business Press
- Fort Worth Business Press Power Attorney, 2012, Power Attorney,, Fort Worth Business Press, 2012
Office location for Dee J. Kelly, Jr.
201 Main Street
Suite 2500
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Selections
24 Years Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers: 2003 - 2026