Atty. John B. Phair

Atty. John B. Phair

John Phair advises private equity sponsors, management teams, and family offices on a range of strategic transactions and investment matters. He also advises clients in matters involving complex mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, internal restructuring, entity formation, equity incentive arrangements, capital raising and deployment, and general corporate governance.

Fort Worth Fort Worth 11 J. Erfahrung 11 year
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Profile Summary

About John B. Phair at a glance

John B. Phair is a business and m&a attorney based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in Texas (2015). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 2015) and Angelo State University (B.A., 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • John Phair advises private equity sponsors, management teams, and family offices on a range of strategic transactions and investment matters
  • He also advises clients in matters involving complex mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, internal restructuring, entity formation, equity incentive arrangements, capital raising and deployment, and general corporate governance
  • Mr. Phair has worked on behalf of clients in a broad range of industries, including energy, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, technology, retail goods, and entertainment

Practice Areas Explained

John B. Phair's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John B. Phair handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John B. Phair is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Mergers & Acquisitions

John B. Phair is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John B. Phair

Where is John B. Phair's law office located?
John B. Phair's law practice is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm is Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John B. Phair handle?
John B. Phair focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John B. Phair practiced law?
John B. Phair has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did John B. Phair go to law school?
John B. Phair earned their education at (J.D., 2015); (B.A., 2010).
How can I contact John B. Phair for a consultation?
You can contact John B. Phair directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John B. Phair received?
John B. Phair's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2024, 2025.

Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University
- 2015
B.A.
Angelo State University
- 2010

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2024, 2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine, 2022- 2024
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Finance | Mergers & Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Attorney, 360 West magazine, 2022-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Finance | Mergers and Acquisitions
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2015

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