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Preston Randolph Mundt
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Biography
Biography
Preston R. Mundt is an experienced trial lawyer. He has served as lead counsel representing individuals, corporations, and other institutional clients in significant matters throughout Texas, New Mexico and abroad. Mr. Mundt’s trial practice includes a wide variety of complex commercial litigation including breach of contract, business torts, premises liability, intellectual property, insurance coverage disputes, marital matters, employment disputes, and probate and trust litigation. Mr. Mundt has tried cases to verdict in both Texas state and federal courts and has briefed and argued multiple appeals throughout the State of Texas.
For the past five consecutive years, Mr. Mundt has been chosen a "Texas Super Lawyer, Rising Star" in the area of Commercial Litigation by Thomson Reuters service, as published in Texas Monthly and Law & Politics magazines. Additionally, for the past six consecutive years Mr. Mundt was recognized as a "Top Attorney" in commercial litigation by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. Mr. Mundt has also been named a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and is an active member of the Tarrant County Bar Association and the Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association.
For the past five consecutive years, Mr. Mundt has been chosen a "Texas Super Lawyer, Rising Star" in the area of Commercial Litigation by Thomson Reuters service, as published in Texas Monthly and Law & Politics magazines. Additionally, for the past six consecutive years Mr. Mundt was recognized as a "Top Attorney" in commercial litigation by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. Mr. Mundt has also been named a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and is an active member of the Tarrant County Bar Association and the Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association.
Experience and highlights
- Lead trial counsel defending commercial developer in suit alleging developer caused more than $13,000,000 in construction defects. Obtained complete dismissal of all claims.
- Lead trial and appellate counsel defending a Fort Worth developer in a lawsuit alleging that the Plaintiff obtained substantial injuries while on client’s property. Obtained dismissal from the trial court through summary judgment. The case was affirmed by the Fort Worth Court of Appeals.
- Lead trial counsel successfully prosecuting over 30 separate actions filed under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 202 from 2010 – present.
- Trial counsel representing a local automobile sales executive in a dispute with his former employer and business partner. Obtained a multi-million dollar jury verdict after an eight-week jury trial.
- Lead trial counsel to a Fort Worth manufacturing company in suit alleging breach of contract, fraud, and negligent misrepresentation. Obtained significant favorable settlement.
- Co-lead trial counsel in dispute over breach of a contract. Obtained favorable jury verdict and award of attorneys’ fees.
- Lead trial counsel in dispute over failed production of a motion picture. Obtained significant favorable multi-party settlement.
- Lead trial counsel to a Fort Worth manufacturing company in a suit alleging fraud and theft against a vendor of the company. Obtained significant favorable multi-party settlement.
- Lead trial counsel to Fort Worth construction company in lawsuits alleging breach of contract. Obtained multiple favorable settlements.
- Lead counsel successfully representing National Bank in multiple proceedings.
- Lead counsel representing local car dealership in multiple trial and appellate matters.
- Represented oil & gas company in personal injury lawsuits through Texas and New Mexico.
- Represented individual in complex dispute over division of father’s estate. Obtained significant favorable settlement.
- Represented individuals in suit alleging claims against clients for breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, fraudulent transfer, and civil conspiracy. Obtained complete dismissal from the trial court. The dismissal was affirmed by the Dallas Court of Appeals.
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Licensed in New Mexico for 10 years
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 17 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Kelly Hart & Hallman
201 Main St Ste 2500, Fort Worth, TX, 76102-3129
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Experience
Honors
2015
Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2015
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2014
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2013
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2012
Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2012
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2011
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
Associations
Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court
Tarrant County Bar Association
Member
Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association
Member
Texas Bar Foundation
Fellow
•National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel
Member
Education
2008
Texas Tech University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
Texas Christian University
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Publications
2008
Texas Tech Law Review
The Assignor Giveth and The Operator Taketh Away: Oil and Gas Working Interest Owners Beware of Continuing Liability