Whitney Beckworth

Whitney Beckworth


Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP

Recognized since 2021

Fort Worth, Texas

Practice Areas

Appellate Practice

Commercial Litigation

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Ms. Beckworth represents corporate and individual clients in state and federal courts in a variety of matters, including complex commercial disputes, business torts, fraud, breach of contract actions, employment matters, oil and gas litigation, and indemnity and insurance disputes. Ms. Beckworth has extensive experience with all stages of litigation, from pleading through discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeal, and has participated in civil trials in state and federal courts, arbitrations, and appeals.

Prior to joining Kelly Hart, Ms. Beckworth was an assistant attorney general for the State of Texas, where she gained valuable experience representing various state agencies and entities, including the Texas Secretary of State and the Texas Department of Public Safety, in election law matters and defended the State of Texas at a two-week-long trial in federal court.

Location
  • 201 Main Street, Suite 2500
    Fort Worth, TX 76102
Education
  • The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 2013
  • Stanford University, B.A., graduated 2008
Bar Admissions
  • Texas, 2013
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court - Member
  • Tarrant County Bar Foundation - Fellow
  • Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association - Member
  • TCBA Women in the Law Luncheon Planning Committee - Committee
  • Texas Bar Foundation - Fellow
  • Trinity River Authority Board of Directors - Director
Court Admissions
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 2019
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 2018
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, 2014
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, 2014

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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Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2025 for work in:
  • Appellate Practice
  • Commercial Litigation
Awards:
  • Best Lawyers®, Dallas/Fort Worth-Ones to Watch, U.S. News & World Report, 2021-2024

    • Appellate Practice
    • Commercial Litigation
  • 40 Under 40 Recipient, Fort Worth Business Press, 2023

  • Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2022-2023

    • Business Litigation
  • Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine, 2018-2024

    • Civil Law | Litigation
  • Top Attorney, 360 West magazine, 2021-2024

    • Civil Law | Litigation
    • Appellate
  • TVAS Pro Bono Attorney Volunteer Award Recipient, Tarrant County Bar Foundation, 2020

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