Dee J. Kelly, Jr. Attorney

First Admitted: 1985, Texas

Bar/Professional Activity:

Center for American and International Law Board of Trustees, 2006-2025 Vice Chair, 2015-2023
Tarrant County Bar Foundation Board of Directors Sustaining Charter Fellow
Texas Christian University Trustee, 2018-2025
Cotton Bowl Athletic Association Executive Committee, 2021-2025 Board Member, 2008-2013, 2018-2021
Performing Arts Fort Worth/Bass Performance Hall Finance Chair, 2021-2025 Board of Directors, 2016-2025
Fort Worth Symphony Association Executive Committee, 2018-2025 Board Member, 2010-2025
Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show Executive Committee, 2018-2024 Board Member, 2004-2025
Van Cliburn Foundation Board Member, Executive Committee, 2010-2024
Fort Worth Zoological Association Executive Committee, 1990-2025
Safe City Commission Treasurer, 2021-2023 Board Member, 2005-2025
Southeast Fort Worth, Inc. Board Member, 2017-2025
Worthington National Bank Board Member, 2007-2025
The Gatehouse Board Member, 2017-2025
University of Texas Law School Foundation Trustee, 2014-2025
Exchange Club of Fort Worth President, 2017 Executive Council, present
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

Honors/Awards:

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, 2003-2025 Business Litigation Civil Litigation | Defense, Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
Best Lawyers in America®, 2007-2025 Administrative Regulatory Law Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers in America®, Best Lawyers in America®
Named to The 400 Most Influential by Fort Worth, Inc. magazine, 2018-2025, The 400 Most Influential, Fort Worth, Inc. magazine
Top Attorney, 360 West magazine, 2017-2024 Government and Administrative Law Commercial Litigation Corporate Counsel, Top Attorney, 360 West magazine
Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine, 2006-2024 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

Educational Background:

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

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