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William N. Warren joined Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP in 1993 and is a partner in its Litigation practice group. He attended Baylor University, where he obtained his bachelor of arts in 1989, and Baylor University Law School, graduating with his juris doctor, cum laude, in 1993.
Mr. Warren has considerable experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts in a broad range of complex civil litigation matters, including business torts, securities issues, construction claims, products liability, and fraud related lawsuits. His professional accomplishments have been recognized by his peers in his selection as a "Rising Star," as noted in Texas Monthly magazine every year since 2004.
Mr. Warren enjoys playing racquetball and watching basketball, particularly the Dallas Mavericks. He is an avid reader of histories and biographies.
Education & Honors
Baylor University, B.A. 1989
Baylor Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1993
Executive Editor of Baylor Law Review
Recognized as "Rising Star" in Texas Monthly magazine, 2004-2007
Noted among Forty Under Forty, in the Fort Worth Business Press, 2004
Admission & Affiliations
Texas, 1993
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
Member, Tarrant County Bar Association
Member, Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association
Board of Directors, Texas Association of Defense Counsel, 2006-2008
Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
Significant Matters
Secured summary judgment for multiple defendants in state lawsuit in which plaintiff alleged numerous fraud-based causes of action related to a stock transaction, claiming multiple millions in damages. Also remained counsel through appeals to Court of Appeals and Texas Supreme Court, where decision was affirmed
Secured summary judgment for defendant, a monthly magazine, in federal case where plaintiff alleged defamation claims and requested several million dollars in damages. Also remained counsel on appeal to Fifth Circuit, where decision was affirmed
Secured summary judgment for multiple defendants accused of misappropriation of image and false light claims in state court
Secured dismissal of lawsuit against defendant, a municipal retirement fund, accused of breach of fiduciary duty with the alleged damages calculated to be in the seven figures range
Represented defendant, a local company, in claims against it for trade secret violations and breach of contract. After counterclaims were brought against the plaintiff, the case settled with seven-figure settlement to client
Represented plaintiff, a physicians group, in claim against hospital system for breach of contract, fiduciary duty and fraud claims.
Publications & Speeches
Author/Speaker, Injunctions, 2007 Texas Conference for Judicial Studies, Austin, Texas, April 26, 2007.
Author, "Farrar v. Cain: It's Not the Money, It's the Principle of the Thing," 44 Baylor Law Rev. 621, 1992 |
