Hugh G. Connor II is a partner in the Litigation Section of Kelly Hart, where he represents individuals, corporations, and institutional clients in high-stakes disputes. A seasoned trial lawyer, Hugh has a proven track record of securing multi-million-dollar jury verdicts in state and federal courts. His commercial practice spans complex contract disputes, intellectual property litigation, insurance claims, and oil and gas conflicts. Beyond corporate law, Hugh brings sharp advocacy to specialized, sensitive matters involving professional malpractice defense, probate litigation, and marital disputes. He is recognized by peers and legal publications alike, consistently earning placement on the Texas Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America lists for his courtroom excellence.
Hugh G. Connor II
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Biography
Locations
Education
- University of Maine School of Law, J.D., graduated 1993
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
Affiliations
- American Board of Trial Advocates - Associate
- Tarrant County Bar Foundation - Fellow
- Tarrant County Bar Foundation - Member
- Texas Association of Defense Counsel - Member
- Texas Bar Foundation - Fellow
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
- Commercial Litigation
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - First Amendment
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Special Focus:
- Civil Litigation
Awards:
Best Lawyers in America®, 2006-2026
- Commercial Litigation
Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2011-2025
- Business Litigation
Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine, 2008-2024
- Civil Law | Litigation
Top Attorney, 360 West magazine, 2017-2025
- Commercial Litigation
- Civil Litigation
- The 400 Most Influential People, Fort Worth, Inc. magazine, 2018
- Power Attorney, Fort Worth Business Press, 2014
- Attorney of Excellence by the Fort Worth Business Press
- 40 Under 40 honoree, Fort Worth Business Press
Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, 2004-2007
- Business Litigation
- Rated AV® by Martindale-Hubbell "Peer Review Rated"
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Lead Trial Counsel for Bass/Exxon against an oil & gas operator
Obtained a $14.2 million dollar arbitration award in connection with a dispute over joint interest billings
- Lead Trial Counsel for a buyer of a home healthcare company.
Obtained a $5 million dollar jury verdict against seller for fraud and other claims relating to the sale after a six week jury trial
- Lead Trial Counsel for an oil & gas field services company in a dispute relating to water purification equipment and technology.
Obtained a $3 million dollar jury verdict against partner after a two week trial
- Lead Trial Counsel to a local fiberglass manufacturing company and its owner in a seven-week jury trial
Obtained a defense verdict on claims where the plaintiff was seeking over $42 million in damages. The jury also returned a verdict in favor of clients on their counterclaim and awarded approximately $1.7 million in damages
- Lead Trial Counsel to 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
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