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Derek Lee Montgomery

Appeals Attorney at Fort Worth, TX

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Derek L. Montgomery’s practice is primarily devoted to representing clients in complex commercial litigation at the trial and appellate levels. Mr. Montgomery routinely practices in state and federal forums throughout Texas, with particular emphasis in North Texas. He has also handled litigation matters in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Ohio, and Wyoming. Mr. Montgomery represents manufacturers, individual investors and investment firms, on-line travel companies, oil and gas operators, mineral owners, and working interest owners. He also has experience representing clients in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits, professional malpractice lawsuits, general real property disputes, and parental termination proceedings.

Licensed for 16 years
State HI
Status Limited license to appear with local counsel
Acquired 2012
Updated 01/12/2018
State TX
Status Eligible to Practice in Texas
Acquired 2006
Updated 01/15/2023
State IL
Status Active Out of State Lawyer - Permitted to Practice
Acquired N/A
Updated 11/22/2016

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201 Main Street
Suite 2500
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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
Payment methods
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AVVO RATING 9.7 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP
  • 2007 - Present
  • Briefing Attorney
  • Second District Court of Appeal
  • 2006 - 2007

Education

  • Texas Tech University
  • 2006
  • Texas A&M University
  • B.B.A.
  • 2001

Associations

  • Texas Bar Foundation
  • Fellow
  • 2012 - Present
  • Eldon B. Mahon American Inn of Court
  • Member
  • 2008 - Present
  • Tarrant County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2006 - Present
  • Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 2006 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Texas Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2012
  • Texas Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2011
  • Texas Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2010
  • Texas Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2009
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Publications

  • The Appellate Advocate
  • Texas Court of Appeals Update - Procedural
  • 2013
  • The Appellate Advocate
  • Texas Court of Appeals Update - Procedural
  • 2012
  • The Appellate Advocate
  • Texas Court of Appeals Update - Procedural
  • 2011
  • The Appellate Advocate
  • Texas Court of Appeals Update - Procedural
  • 2010
  • The Appellate Advocate
  • Texas Court of Appeals Update - Procedural
  • 2009
  • The Appellate Advocate
  • A View From the Cheap Seats: The Top Ten Tips for Appellate Attorneys from Law Clerks
  • 2007
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Speaking Engagements

  • Arbitration, Forum Selection, and Jury Waiver Provisions
  • Avoiding the Runaway Jury
  • 2008
  • 32nd Annual Page Keeton Civil Litigation Conference
  • Arbitration and the Judicial System: Trends, Tips, and the Changing Relationship Between Arbitration and the Courts
  • 2008
  • 17th Annual Conference on State and Federal Appeals
  • Getting What You Want: Emergency Relief in the Appellate Courts
  • 2007

Attorney endorsements

Received (8)
Given (11)
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Appeals Attorney | Jan 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Litigation Attorney | Jan 09
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Litigation Attorney | Nov 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Derek is at the top of the game. Seriously, a great lawyer, and great guy. Anyone with a complex commercial litigation case would be well served to get Derek on their side, before the other party snatches him up."
Appeals Attorney | Nov 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Litigation Attorney | Oct 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Litigation Attorney | Oct 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Derek is an incredible litigator whose courtroom presence and knowledge of the law set him apart as one of the best in this profession. I highly recommend him not only because of his ability but also because of his character and work ethic."
Appeals Attorney | Sep 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Derek Montgomery is one of the smartest and most dedicated attorneys I know. He routinely goes above and beyond to provide his clients unparalleled representation. I highly endorse this lawyer."
Litigation Attorney | Oct 22
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Derek is a great attorney to have on your side. He works hard on each of his cases, pays attention to detail, and provides his clients with great personal attention."
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Fort Worth Appeals Lawyer Derek Lee Montgomery
Derek Lee Montgomery
Appeals Attorney
Fort Worth, TX
Licensed for 16 years
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