Kelly C. Hartmann

Kelly C. Hartmann

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024
Awarded Practice Areas
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Kelly C. Hartmann
Kelly C. Hartmann
Houston, TX
Works at
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith

27 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Kelly Hartmann focuses on resolving client issues through innovative, cost-effective strategies that align with business goals—balancing aggressive litigation with practical resolution. He represents energy, maritime, and construction firms, their underwriters, and insurers, and handles complex litigation including wrongful death, Jones Act, drilling operations, health care, and trucking liability cases. Kelly also advises clients on contracts and commercial documents, including master service and subcontractor agreements, business startups, and employer dispute resolution programs.

View Kelly’s full experience and areas of focus at: gallowaylawfirm.com

Works at
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith

27 Best Lawyers awards

Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith logo

Locations

Education

  • Duquesne University, JD, graduated 2006
  • University of South Florida, BA, graduated 2002

Bar Admissions

  • Colorado, Colorado Bar Association, 2009
  • Texas, State Bar of Texas, 2006

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Admiralty and Maritime Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Health Care Law
  • Construction Law
  • Transportation Law
  • Oil and Gas Law

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