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Donald E. (Don) Hermann
Kelly Hart & Hallman, P.C.
201 Main Street, Suite 2500
Fort Worth, TX 76102
(Tarrant)
Admitted: Texas, 1974 U.S. Supreme Court, 1983 U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 1982 U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 1989 U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 1998 U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit, 2000 U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 1974 U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, 1987 U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 1997 U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 2002
Law School: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, 1974
College: University of Texas, B.B.A., 1968
Practice Areas: Civil Litigation, Appellate Practice
Additional Information:
Donald E. Herrmann attended The University of Texas at Austin, receiving his bachelor of business administration (Finance) in 1968 and doctor of jurisprudence, with honors, in 1974. Between undergraduate and law schools, he served in the United States Air Force. Mr. Herrmann has practiced law continuously in Fort Worth since 1974, joining Kelly, Hart & Hallman as a partner in 1985.
Mr. Herrmann has over thirty years trial and appellate experience in civil litigation, representing individual and commercial clients as both plaintiffs and defendants in matters as diverse as business torts, intellectual property claims, construction disputes, employment disputes, and various contract and property rights claims. He also writes and lectures frequently at state and local continuing legal education programs.
His professional peers have recognized Mr. Herrmann as a preeminent litigation attorney in numerous magazines and journals. He is a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, a Sustaining Charter Fellow of the Tarrant Bar foundation, and the Immediate Past President of the Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court. Recently, Mr. Herrmann was elected to membership in The American Law Institute and the American Board of Trial Advocates.
Don is married to Pamela Kay Herrmann and has two sons, Clay and Kit. His favorite golf course is Spyglass Hill, Monterrey.
Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
Sustaining Charter Fellow, Tarrant County Bar Foundation
Emeritus Member, Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Courts
Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 2003-2006
Elected Member, The American Law Institute, 2003
Selected, Attorneys of Excellence, Fort Worth Business Press, 2003-2006
Selected, Greater Fort Worth’s Top Attorneys, Fort Worth, Texas magazine, 2003
Former Director, Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Selected, Texas Super Lawyer, Law & Politics magazine, 2003-2009
Lead appellate counsel in a recent dispute resulting in a significant Texas Supreme Court decision concerning aider and abettor liability under the Texas Securities Act
Lead trial and appellate counsel in numerous recent complex business disputes, including for example:
Representation of a major railroad in litigation arising from asset sale agreements
Representation of a publicly traded pharmaceutical company in litigation arising from a contract to purchase specially manufactured equipment
Representation of owners of radio and television properties in litigation arising from a property management agreement
Representation of an independent oil company in litigation concerning the inverse condemnation of mineral properties
Representation of an internationally known electronics manufacturer in a suit for damages resulting from a complex business fraud
Lead counsel in many other cases involving intellectual property rights, securities law claims, contract disputes, insurance coverage disputes and other business and commercial issues
Writer and lecturer for various CLE programs, most recently:
Tarrant County Brown Bag Seminar (2006)
State Bar of Texas Securities Litigation and Arbitration Institute (2004)
Tarrant County Bar Association jury Innovations Seminar (2002)
Texas Association of Defense Counsel Summer Seminar (2001)
Tarrant County Bar Association Appellate Law Seminar (2000)
Firm Members: Russell Cawyer
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Donald Hermann located?
Donald Hermann is located in Fort Worth, TX at 201 Main Street, Suite 2500, 76102 (Tarrant County).
What are Donald Hermann's practice areas?
Donald Hermann's practice areas include: Civil Litigation, Appellate Practice.
What firm is Donald Hermann associated with?
Donald Hermann is associated with Kelly Hart & Hallman, P.C. in Fort Worth, TX.
Where did Donald Hermann attend law school?
Donald Hermann attended University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, 1974 and University of Texas, B.B.A., 1968.
When was Donald Hermann admitted to the bar?
Donald Hermann was admitted to practice: Texas, 1974 U.S. Supreme Court, 1983 U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 1982 U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 1989 U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 1998 U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit, 2000 U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 1974 U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, 1987 U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 1997 U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 2002.