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J. Chad Arnette

Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    2018
  • Recognized in:
    Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Law School:
    Baylor University
  • Website:
    http://www.kellyhart.com
  • Location:
    201 Main Street, Suite 2500
    Fort Worth, TX 76102
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Chad Arnette is a partner in the firm's Litigation Practice Section.  Mr. Arnette represents corporate and individual clients in a wide variety of business litigation in state and federal courts involving real estate, healthcare, oil and gas, employment, antitrust, tax and other matters. Mr. Arnette has participated in numerous civil and criminal trials in state and federal courts, multi-week administrative proceedings, arbitrations, and appeals.
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Lawyer Bio

Chad Arnette is a partner in the firm's Litigation Practice Section.  Mr. Arnette represents corporate and individual clients in a wide variety of business litigation in state and federal courts involving real estate, healthcare, oil and gas, employment, antitrust, tax and other matters. Mr. Arnette has participated in numerous civil and criminal trials in state and federal courts, multi-week administrative proceedings, arbitrations, and appeals.
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Education:

  • The University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A, graduated 1999
  • Baylor University , J.D.,, graduated 1993

Bar Admissions:

  • Texas, 2000
 

Court Admissions:

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Arkansas

Affiliations:

  • Dallas Bar Association - Member
  • Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo - Greeting Committee
  • Make-a-Wish Foundation - Regional Advisory Board, Former Member
  • Quail Coalition, Cross Timbers Chapter - Former Board Member
  • Quail Unlimited, Cross Timbers Chapter - Former Board Member
  • Tarrant County Bar Association - Member

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
 

Awards:

  • The Best Lawyers in America®, 2018
  • Top Attorney in Antitrust Law, Civil Law and Litigation, and Product Liability by 360 West magazine, 2018
  • Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters, 2013-2018
  • Top Attorney in Commercial Litigation by 360 West magazine, 2017
  • Top Attorney by Fort Worth, Texas magazine, 2012-2017
  • Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, 2008-2013
  • 40 Under 40 honoree, Fort Worth Business Press, 2012
 

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Firm Details

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Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP
http://www.kellyhart.com
 
5 Office Locations
in 1 Country

United States

United States

Louisiana

Louisiana

Baton Rouge, LA

301 Main Street, Suite 1600

Baton Rouge, LA 70801

United States

(225) 381.9643

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New Orleans, LA

400 Poydras Street, Suite 1812

New Orleans, LA 70130

United States

(504) 522.1812

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Texas

Texas

Austin, TX

303 Colorado Street, Suite 2000

Austin, TX 78701

United States

(512) 495.6400

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Fort Worth, TX

201 Main Street, Suite 2500

Fort Worth, TX 76102

United States

(817) 332.2500

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Midland, TX

508 West Wall Street, Suite 444

Midland, TX 79701

United States

(432) 683.4691

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Lawyer Case History

Won Summary Judgment

Won summary judgment for Dallas-based midstream company in a dispute with a contractor over the construction of a pipeline in West Virginia

Litigation

Represented E&P company in litigation against OCTG manufacturers and suppliers whose defective components resulted in the complete loss of a Delaware basin well

Contract Litigation

Represented midstream company in contract litigation involving gas gathering, processing and fractionation

Arbitration

Won a week-long arbitration on behalf of a supplier who asserted breach of contract and other claims against a Dallas-based luxury retailer

Litigation

Represented pipeline owner in litigation against contractor who performed work that resulted in the rupture of the pipeline

Summary Judgment

Obtained summary judgment for the City of Arlington in a case filed by a restaurant/bar trade association challenging the constitutionality of Arlington’s smoke-free ordinance

Oil & Gas Matters

Represented Permian-basin focused E&P company in a number of matters, including well failures, liens, lease challenges, and oilfield theft

Antitrust Litigation

Ongoing representation of distributor of electronic components in antitrust litigation against Japanese suppliers

Health Care Defense

Successfully defended health care company and its partners in a $65 million lawsuit alleging fraud, tortious interference and other claims. After two years of litigation, favorable trial court rulings, and a successful interlocutory appeal for Defendants, Plaintiffs dismissed all of their claims without compensation

Defamation Lawsuit

Obtained 12(b)(6) dismissal of the United States Anti-Doping Agency and Travis Tygart in a defamation lawsuit brought by track and field coach Jon Drummond

Health Care Defense - Employment

Successfully defended health care company against a non-compete challenge filed by a former limited partner, resulting in a walk away by the Plaintiff without compensation

Trademark Infringement

In a trademark infringement case in the Southern District of New York, obtained injunctive relief prohibiting the sale of infringing products and requiring the recall and destruction of all infringing products sold

Bench Trial Win

Won a $50 million bench trial involving a lignite mine in Central Texas

Health Care Defense - Defamation

Successfully defended health care company in a defamation case filed by a certified registered nurse anaesthetist. The Plaintiff dismissed all of his claims without monetary compensation

Dismissal

Obtained 12(b)(6) dismissal in a takings lawsuit brought by a real estate developer against the City of Arlington, Texas. Affirmed on appeal

Litigation Defense

Successfully defended Japanese electronics manufacturer and obtained award on client's counterclaims in a Chicago arbitration

Employment Discrimination Defense

Successfully represented the City of Arlington, Texas, in several employment discrimination cases

Real Estate Judgment

Obtained multi-million dollar judgment for a real estate developer in a case involving developments in Arizona and Texas

Trade Secret

Obtained a favorable settlement for the Plaintiff package manufacturer in a trade secret case against a large video game retailer

Dismissal

Obtained dismissal with prejudice of a tax suit brought by the County of St. Louis, Missouri against numerous online travel companies.  Affirmed by the Missouri Supreme Court

Tax Suits

Successfully represented an online travel company in numerous tax suits in California

Insurance Dispute

Obtained multi-million dollar settlement for the Plaintiff in an insurance dispute relating to a fire at a commercial building

Antitrust

Successfully brought antitrust claims against a large demographic data provider, resulting in a favorable settlement for a consumer analytics company

Professional Malpractice Claims

Successfully defended numerous law firms and accounting firms in professional malpractice cases
 
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