Harold L. Hensley, Jr.

Harold L. Hensley, Jr.

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1987
Awarded Practice Areas
Oil and Gas Law Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Awarded Practice Areas
Oil and Gas Law Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
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Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP

55 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Harold L. Hensley, Jr. is a partner in the Oil & Gas/Energy and Litigation Sections of the firm. He is a skilled trial lawyer with a legacy of victories in both state and federal courts. He is a member of the Roehl Circle of Honor of trial lawyers in New Mexico and served the New Mexico Supreme Court as a member of its Uniform Jury Selection Committee.

Mr. Hensley received his BBA degree from Rice University and his law degree from the University of Texas. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and New Mexico and is a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, having served as the New Mexico State Chair and formerly serving on the National Federal Rules of Evidence Committees and Alternate Dispute Resolution Committees.

Works at
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP

55 Best Lawyers awards

Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • The University of Texas, JD, graduated 1960
  • Rice University, BBA

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, 2004
  • New Mexico, 1961

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Northern District Courts of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District Courts of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Western District Courts of Texas
  • U.S. District Courts of New Mexico
  • U.S. Court of Claims
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Affiliations

  • Midland County Bar Association - Member
  • Texas Bar Foundation - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Oil and Gas Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Energy Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation
Special Focus:
  • Contract
  • Gas
  • Litigation
  • Minerals
  • Oil and Gas
  • Pipeline
Awards:
  • Best Lawyers in America®, 1987-2026

    • Commercial Litigation
    • Natural Resources Law
    • Oil and Gas Law
    • Personal Injury Litigation | Defendants
  • New Mexico Trial Lawyers Best Lawyers of America

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