David Keltner

Practice Areas

David Keltner, former Justice on the Texas Court of Appeals, is a highly acclaimed appellate lawyer in Texas, with 300+ lead counsel appellate decisions. His legal writings have gained approval from Texas courts, establishing his credibility. Chambers USA named him a Star Individual since 2021, while consistently ranking him in Band 1 since 2007. Thompson Reuters selected him among the Top 10 Lawyers in Texas for 17 years, ranking him first in 2009-2011 and 2021-2022. Mr. Keltner was honored as the Best Lawyers® Appellate Lawyer of the Year for Dallas/Fort Worth in 2016 and 2018. His professionalism received recognition with notable awards, including the American Inns of Court James E. Coleman Jr. Award, Gregory S. Coleman Outstanding Appellate Lawyer Award, and Jim D. Bowmer Professionalism Award. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers.

Professional Memberships

Board Certified, Civil Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization Certification

Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization Certification

American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, Fellow

American Bar Foundation, Sustaining Life Fellow

Texas Bar Foundation, Sustaining Life Fellow

Tarrant County Bar Foundation, Sustaining Charter Fellow

American Inns of Court—Eldon Mahon Inn, Master

Texas Supreme Court Historical Society, Founding Fellow