$ 450-500 per hour
Keith Morris III
also known as Robert Keith Morris III
About Keith
Biography
For over two decades, Attorney Keith Morris has dedicated himself to protecting the rights of fellow Texans in various legal disputes, from probate administration to trust litigation to mediation. With a proven track record of results and a longstanding reputation for taking on the most difficult and complex cases, our seasoned litigator is committed to pursuing optimal legal solutions for clients throughout Houston and Fort Worth.
Attorney Stacy L. Kelly brings a sharp skillset and invaluable experience to the table when serving her Texas clients. A well-known litigator, she has over twenty-three years of experience handling high-profile cases. Her diverse legal knowledge and ease in navigating Texas probate court make her well-equipped to litigate many legal matters, including will contests, heirship proceedings, contested accountings, trust issues and business succession disputes.
Legal Areas We Focus On
Our team sets new standards for legal excellence and professionalism, protecting the rights of Texans in dire times of need. Our vast experience extends to a broad range of legal practice areas, including:
Mediation
Estate Planning
Will Contest & Defense of Wills
Trust Litigation & Administration
Probate & Estate Litigation & Administration
Fiduciary & Commercial Litigation
Guardianship Litigation & Administration
Our team is dedicated to providing individualized legal services to individuals, small businesses, and corporations. We understand that every client is unique, which is why we take adequate time to prepare each case and make your personal goals our own by delivering high-quality advocacy and legal solutions tailored to your needs.
Real Results for Texas Individuals & Businesses
When you partner with Keith Morris Attorney and Stacy Kelly, our award-winning lawyers can work closely with you to ensure you understand your legal options while connecting you with needed resources to make informed decisions. We represent clients from all walks of life, offering reliable representation to help them pursue a favorable outcome in litigated disputes. No matter your situation, our team can provide the compassionate counsel you need to achieve a resolution.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Probate
25%
25 years | 1,000 cases
Guardianship
20%
25 years | 300 cases
Litigation
20%
25 years | 300 cases
Trusts
20%
25 years | 300 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 24 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Keith Morris Attorney at Law
777 Main Street, Suite 550, Fort Worth, TX, 76102
Keith Morris Attorney at Law
24 Greenway Plaza Suite 1800 A, Houston, TX, 77056
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Keith Morris III's Reviews
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Posted by Karla | December 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
If you are looking for a lawyer that is up front and not afraid to tell you the truth then he’s the man for the job
Keith helped us through the process with a clear understanding of the outcome we were looking for. We couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer.
Posted by Michael | November 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The Compassionate Attorney
Keith did a fantastic job with guiding me along the path of acceptance and understanding. I unfortunately lost my brother on December 11, 2024. Keith helped resolve a Will dispute and gave me sound advice on extending the proverbial olive branch to help mend our broken family ties. Keith is mor...
Posted by Diedhre | November 8, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Cannot recommend him enough
Our family hired Keith Morris from out of state to assist in a probate matter that was complicated to say the least. Keith was prompt, professional, and diligent in all of his contact with us. He was our voice in and out of the courtroom. The knowledge and experience of the law that Keith brought to ...
Posted by Donna | October 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Professional, Knowledgeable, Skilled, Dedicated
I highly recommend Keith Morris and will always be thankful to him. He was initially hired to assist my 2 sisters and I with our father’s estate after he passed. This should have been a simple process until 1 sister suddenly hired another lawyer and produced a “Will” with her as his only beneficiar...
Posted by Deborah | September 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Probate Litigation Success - Beaumont, TX
Keith and his team are phenomenal. The case regarding our parents’ estate is very complicated. However, as Executor of my parents estate along with my brother, John Jr., I can say Keith’s guidance has proven invaluable.
Keith Morris III's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Keith. I have worked with him on matters and refer him clients in need of all probate needs, from planning to litigation. I can't say enough about him."
"I've had the opportunity to work with Keith for several years now on various probate matters. Keith is responsive and a skilled lawyer that strongly advocates for his client. I would recommend him to anyone!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Keith Morris is an excellent probate, guardianship, and litigation attorney."
"Keith is an excellent probate attorney. He has been instrumental in helping with our mass tort clients. Many of these clients have issues regarding their estates and often these clients are not located in Texas. Keith, unlike most Texas probate attorneys I know, has relationships with other probate attorneys in all fifty (50) states. This has proved invaluable for our firm. What's more, Keith is always able to help on a moment's notice. I cannot recommend him enough."
"I endorse this lawyer. Keith is always a professional and an asset to the probate community. Keith is one of the good guys...he is ethical and trustworthy and is one of the few lawyers whose word and handshake are as good as his bond."
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"Keith continues to be a strong presence in the probate community, one who is gentle with clients, tough on other lawyers, and respectful to both."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Morris is very caring and compassionate and takes excellent care of his clients. His skill level is second to none and I not only refer my clients to him for probate work, but I use him myself. Keith is the best probate lawyer I know and I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. There's a good reason that Keith is a rising superlawyer star - he's very good at what he does. Not only Probate and Consumer and Commercial Business Law disputes but lots more too. Keith is one of those rare lawyers who excel beyond their client's needs. He knows the law and how to use it to help people protect themselves and their families. If you are near him and have a legal problem, I recommend you talk to him and if he will take your case, then hire him. He's not just good. He's very, very good."
"Keith is not only my law partner but also my husband. He is an aggressive litigator and a skilled problem solver. He zealously represents his clients and fights for what he thinks is right. Keith is fair and approaches all matters with the highest level of integrity."
"Keith's probate practice is a great example of the highest committment to excellence in client representation and ethical conduct."
"I knew Keith as a student, then as an associate, and now as a founding partner of our firm. Keith combines a powerful intellect with energy and integrity to achieve the best results for his clients. He is an excellent attorney and I am extremely proud to call him my partner and my friend."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I began working with Keith on cases several years before we became law partners. I was so impressed with his knowledge and skill regarding probate/litgation matters, I wanted to be in the same firm with him, so we formed our law firm. He is extremely well qualified to handle probate and guardinship cases of all kinds. In fact, he is frequently appointed by probate judges to handle matters in their courts."
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"I endorse this lawyer's work. Kieth is an expert in the estate planning and complex probate cases. I highly recommend him when you need help navigating the often difficult probate courts."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Super Lawyer Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine
2014
Houston's Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2014
Houston's Top Lawyers, HTexas Magazine
2014
Houston's Top Business People, HTexas Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine
2013
Houston's Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2013
Houston's Top Lawyers, HTexas Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer Rising Star - Estate and Trust Litigation, Law & Politics Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Partner, The Blum Firm
2019 - 2020
Shareholder, Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, PC
2018 - 2019
Attorney, Ostrom P.C.
2015 - 2018
Partner, Ostrom Morris, PLLC
2005 - 2014
Partner, Jones Morris Klevenhagen Scott, L.LP.
Associations
2006 - Present
Texas Aggie Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Cause No. 10-27-233-P; In the Estate of Robert James Holman,In the County Court at Law No. 2, Montgomery County, Texas
Verdict for our client, Nanette Holman - Will Contest dismissed
Education
2001
University Of Houston
Doctorate of Jurisprudence
1997
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Mended Hearts July 2011 Meeting
Planning for the Future
2011
26th Annual Wills and Probate Institute
Guardian Ad Litem and Contested Matters
2009
The People’s Law School – April 2009
Estate Planning and Probate
2009
The People’s Law School - Fall 2009
Estate Planning and Probate
2009
Estate Administration Procedures: Why Each Step Is Important
Foundations of Estate Administration
2008
Houston Association of Debtor’s Attorneys – February 2008
Finding FDCPA Claims in Bankruptcy
2007
The People’s Law School — April 2007
Consumer Credit and Debt – Debt Collection and your Credit Report
2007
Stonewall Lawyers Association Law Day — June 2007
Consumer Credit and Debt – How to safeguard your credit
2007
Asian American Bar Association Meeting
Living the Dream: Perspectives on Solo Practice or Starting your own Firm
2006
The People’s Law School - October 2006
Death and Dying: Wills, Living Wills and Powers of Attorney
2006
Maximizing Your Case Recovery in 2006
Probate Law for Personal Injury Attorneys
2006
Interfaith Care Partners Annual Meeting
Organizing for the Future
2006
Interfaith Care Partners Annual Meeting
Basics of Estate Planning
2006
American Legion Meeting - October 2006
Basics of Estate Planning
Publications
2011
26th Annual Wills and Probate Institute
Guardian Ad Litem and Contested Matters
2009
Estate Administration Procedures: Why Each Step Is Important
Foundations of Estate Administration Defined
2009
Estate Administration Procedures: Why Each Step Is Important
Preparing to Begin the Administration Process
2009
Estate Administration Procedures: Why Each Step Is Important
Considerations for Collecting the Assets, Preparing the Inventory, and Handling Claims Against the Estate
2008
The Probate Process from Start to Finish
How to File an Estate in Probate Court
2008
The Probate Process from Start to Finish
Working with Executors and Administrators
2004
Norton Bankruptcy Law Adviser
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: Layers of Concern for Bankruptcy and Collection Lawyers
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
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