David Keltner
USA Guide 2024
Star Individuals : Litigation: Appellate
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About
Provided by David Keltner
Practice Areas
Appellate
Litigation
Career
Formerly a Justice on the Texas Court of Appeals, David Keltner is a highly acclaimed and recognized lawyer in the field of appellate law in Texas. He has served as lead counsel in over 300 appellate decisions and his legal writings have been cited with approval by Texas courts. He has been honored with various prestigious awards and accolades for his outstanding contributions to the legal profession.
Mr. Keltner has received recognition for his professionalism and excellence in the practice of law. He received the American Inns of Court James E. Coleman Jr. Award for Professionalism in the Fifth Circuit, the Gregory S. Coleman Outstanding Appellate Lawyer Award from the Texas Bar Foundation and the Jim D. Bowmer Professionalism Award from the College of the State Bar of Texas. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, a distinction held by only 320 lawyers in the country.
Professional Memberships
Board Certified, Civil Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization Certification
American Academy of Appellate Lawyers
American Bar Foundation
Texas Bar Foundation
Tarrant County Bar Foundation
American Inns of Court—Eldon Mahon Inn
Texas Supreme Court Historical Society
SMU Dedman School of Law
Texas A&M University School of Law
Chambers Review
USA
As a former justice on the Texas Supreme Court, David Keltner has a deep knowledge of appellate matters and is sought out to represent clients in a wide array of matters. He is a partner at Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I hold him in high regard. He is among the top tier."
"David is an outstanding lawyer and a go-to."
"I hold him in high regard. He is among the top tier."
"David is an outstanding lawyer and a go-to."
