Daniel A. Vela

Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP

Recognized since 2023

Fort Worth, Texas

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Transportation Law

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Daniel A. Vela is a member of the firm's Corporate and Securities practice group. Mr. Vela focuses his practice on aircraft financing transactions and aircraft fleet transactions, including sale-leasebacks, mortgage financing and aircraft transfers. His experience in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing a variety of contracts has led him to assist in the implementation of a manufacturer-supported leasing facility for up to 130 A320 family aircraft and sale-leaseback facilities for Boeing 737 aircraft.

Contact & Links

E-mail: daniel.vela@kellyhart.com
Direct Phone Number: 817-878-3507
Lawyer Page: https://www.kellyhart.com/attorney/Daniel-A-Vela

Location

201 Main Street, Suite 2500
Fort Worth, TX 76102

Education

The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 2010
The University of Texas, B.A., graduated 2007

Bar Admissions

Texas, 2010

Affiliations

American Bar Association - Member
Tarrant County Bar Association - Member
Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association - Member
Texas Bar Foundation, - Fellow
Texas Exes - Member

Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP

Headquarters: Fort Worth, Texas

53 The Best Lawyers in America^® awards

27 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in America awards

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Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in America 2025 for work in:

Corporate Law
Transportation Law

Awards:

Best Lawyers®, Dallas/Fort Worth-Ones to Watch, U.S. News & World Report, 2023-2025
- Transportation Law
Top Attorney, 360 West magazine, 2017-2024
- Aviation, Admiralty, Maritime, and Transportation Law
Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, 2015-2020
- Securities & Corporate
Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine, 2018, 2020-2023
- Aviation Law