R. Daniel "Dan" Settle, Jr.

R. Daniel "Dan" Settle, Jr.


Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP

Recognized since 2007

Fort Worth, Texas

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Public Finance Law

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R. Daniel Settle, Jr. has more than 40 years of experience in public finance, representing cities, counties, special districts, nonprofit corporations, investment bankers and other financial institutions in connection with structuring financings for a variety of projects including public infrastructure, economic development, affordable housing and health care. Mr. Settle is a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers and the Texas Association of Bank Counsel.

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Location
  • 201 Main Street, Suite 2500
    Fort Worth, TX 76102
Education
  • The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 1972
  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.S., graduated 1969
Bar Admissions
  • Texas, 1973
Affiliations
  • Texas Bar Foundation - Life Fellow
  • National Association of Bond Lawyers - Member
  • Texas Association of Bank Counsel - Member
  • Tarrant County Bar Association - Member
  • Tarrant County Bar Foundation - Charter Fellow

Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP
Headquarters: Fort Worth, Texas

53 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

28 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Public Finance Law, Dallas/Fort Worth (2024)
  • Public Finance Law, Dallas/Fort Worth (2022)
  • Public Finance Law, Dallas (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Public Finance Law
Special Focus:
  • Municipal
  • Project Finance
  • Securities
Awards:
  • Best Lawyers in America®, U.S. News & World Report, 2007-2025

    • Public Finance Law
  • Best Lawyers®"Lawyer of the Year" Dallas/Fort Worth, U.S. News & World Report, 2022, 2024

    • Public Finance Law
  • Top Attorney, 360 West magazine, 2017-2024

    • Banking and Financial Law
    • Healthcare Law
  • Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine, 2007-2008, 2012-2018, 2021-2022

    • Banking
  • Attorney of Excellence, Fort Worth Business Press, 2003-2018
  • Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters, 2004-2016

    • Government
  • Best Lawyers®"Lawyer of the Year" Dallas/Fort Worth, U.S. News & World Report, 2015

    • Public Finance Law
  • Power Attorney, Fort Worth Business Press, 2013

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