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
Top 3 2026 BusinessRate
We are pleased to announce that Curnutt & Hafer has been named a Top 3 winner in the 2026 Arlington 76010 Awards for the Law Firm category, based on verified Google Reviews. This recognition comes from the BusinessRate Top 3 Awards, which highlight local...
Doug Hafer Invited to Speak at 52nd Annual Ernest E. Smith Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute
Doug Hafer had the distinct honor of speaking at the 52nd Annual Ernest E. Smith Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute, considered the definitive course for attorneys and corporate lawyers seeking essential legal updates and insights into emerging trends in the oil and...
Condemnation – Know Your Rights
Would you know how to handle a condemnation action involving your home, business, or land? Condemnation is the process where certain governmental or utility entities take private property for public use, such as for major power or gas lines, utilities, road...



