Know-How. Experience. Results.
Business Litigation, Estate Planning, & Personal Injury Attorneys in Arlington, TX.
Curnutt & Hafer provides high-quality representation focused on bottom line results. Listed as a “Go To” litigation firm in the Fortune 500 list of attorneys, our lawyers can help you. We have the know-how and experience to solve your legal problem. We will protect what you have, and get all that you deserve.
Business Litigation
Business Transactions & Formations
Oil & Gas Litigation

Commercial Real Estate

Condemnation/Eminent Domain
Wills, Trusts, & Probate
Injury & Death
Family Law

Will Contests & Inheritance Disputes
Who We Are
Firm principals Kelly Curnutt and Douglas Hafer have significant experience handling complex commercial litigation, as well as personal injury and death cases. Both have worked in large, international law firms, as well as a small trial boutique firm. Since its inception, the law firm of Curnutt & Hafer has enhanced existing relationships, and developed referrals by capitalizing on four key attributes:
- Experience and success in trying cases to juries, judges, and arbitrators.
- The ability to properly evaluate and aggressively prosecute cases.
- Long-term connections and relationships in Texas.
- The desire to succeed and win.
Our Core Values
Seek bottom line results. Serve with excellence. Do the right thing.
Awards & Accreditations
Our Philosophy
Our firm’s philosophy is to treat every client’s problem as if it were our own, and we focus on achieving the best bottom line results possible. To reach this goal, we have assembled a team made up of accomplished business professionals, compassionate advocates, and experienced litigators. Our attorneys are committed to applying their skills and experience to resolving your problems through creative legal solutions. It is our goal that all of our clients will give us their highest personal recommendation.
Articles of Interest
Taking Time to Mentor a Child
You may know her as our Business Manager, Regina Pingel. To this young child, Regina is a mentor and a friend and someone who visits him at his school each week to read, play, and spend quality time together. Through the Kids Hope Mentoring Program, Regina takes...
Curnutt & Hafer recognized as super lawyers
Congratulations to Kelly Curnutt and Doug Hafer for once again being recognized as Super Lawyers! This prestigious recognition places attorneys in the top 5% in the entire state of Texas. Selection for Texas Super Lawyers involves a rigorous, multiphase process...
National Make-a-Will Month
Summer may be winding down, but it's the perfect time to check a few important things off your list. August is National Make-A-Will Month, a reminder that taking a little time now can bring peace of mind for years to come. Whether you have been meaning to create a...



