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Kelly J. Curnutt
PartnerKelly Curnutt has tried cases in state and federal courts across Texas and other states, focusing on complex business disputes, oil & gas litigation, and injury and wrongful death claims. He has conducted over 100+ motions in courts at all levels, argued appellate cases, and taken/defended hundreds of depositions.
Areas of Practice
- Business Litigation
- Oil & Gas Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
Education
- Southern Methodist University School of Law, 1993 — Managing Staff Editor, SMU Law Review; Moot Court & mock trial honors
- University of Texas at Arlington, 1989 — BBA in Accounting (Phi Delta Theta, academic honors)
Honors & Awards
- Texas Super Lawyers (2011–2026) — Top 5% of Texas attorneys
- AV “Preeminent” (5.0/5) rating, Martindale-Hubbell
- Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law (Texas Board of Legal Specialization)
- 2026 Ann Morris Legacy Award; 2024 Dan Dipert Legacy Community Partner Award
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum: Life Member; Former CPA (KPMG Peat Marwick)
Professional Associations
- Past President, Arlington Bar Association
- Board Member, Arlington ISD Education Foundation
- President, Arlington Sunrise Rotary Club
Published Works
- “Surface-Owner Conflicts: When and How to Obtain a TRO” (2010, 2011)
Personal
Resides in Arlington, TX with wife Justice of the Peace Mary Tom Cravens Curnutt.