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Biography
Hugh G. Connor II joined Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP in 1993 after receiving his juris doctor, cum laude, from the University of Maine School of Law. Mr. Connor previously received his bachelor of science degree, also cum laude, from the University of Maine in 1988. He is a partner in the firm’s Litigation practice group.
Mr. Connor has extensive experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial litigation cases, including professional negligence, class actions, intellectual property, oil and gas, bad faith claims, deceptive trade practices, and breach of contract claims.
Mr. Connor has been voted by his peers as a "Texas Rising Star" for the years 2004-2007, as noted in Texas Monthly magazine. He also has been honored as an "Attorney of Excellence" in Commercial Litigation, in the Fort Worth Business Press for the years 2003-2005. Most recently, Mr. Connor has been included in the Best Lawyers in America, 2006.
Mr. Connor enjoys raising his daughter, Brailey.
Education & Honors
University of Maine, B.S., cum laude, 1988
University of Maine School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1993
Recognized as "Rising Star" in Texas Monthly magazine, 2004-2007
Honored as Attorney of Excellence in the Fort Worth Business Press, 2003-2005
Included among Best Lawyers in America, 2006
Admission & Affiliations
Texas, 1993
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 1993
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, 1993
Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
Fellow, Tarrant County Bar Foundation
Member, Texas and Tarrant County Bar Associations
Member, Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Member, Eldon B. Mahon Inns of Court
Significant Matters
Trial counsel for local manufacturing company against international manufacturing entity. Secured $12 million judgment after five-week jury trial. Case affirmed on appeal
Trial counsel for commission salesperson. Secured seven-figure jury verdict and case settled before appeal
Secured $10 million settlement for transportation logistics company in trade secrets/hacking case
Secured significant seven figure settlement against company for negligent hiring
Successfully represented many attorneys and law firms sued for professional negligence
Represented prominent oil and gas family in major litigation
Secured directed verdict for wholesale car dealer in multi million dollar usury claim
Secured significant seven figure settlement for chairman of publicly-traded company in tax-shelter case | 