Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Fort Worth, TX · 51+ Years Experience
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About David E. Keltner at a Glance
David E. Keltner is a Partner based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, environmental, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas US Supreme Court Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Southern District Court Texas Eastern Di (1975). Educated at Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Trinity University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David E. Keltner
- Mr. David E. Keltner is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, appellate: civil, environmental & water law and 2 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Trinity University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
- David practices at Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP in Fort Worth, TX
Practice Areas Explained
David E. Keltner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David E. Keltner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fort Worth.
Employment Law in Fort Worth
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Fort Worth
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Fort Worth
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental Law in Fort Worth
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
David E. Keltner is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →
Appellate Practice in Fort Worth
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fort Worth
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Worth are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Fort Worth Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fort Worth-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Fort Worth Choose David E. Keltner
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David E. Keltner's practice in the field of employment, business, litigation, environmental, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David E. Keltner brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and litigation, David E. Keltner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fort Worth
A Fort Worth-based practice means David E. Keltner attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David E. Keltner Handles in Fort Worth
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