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Kirsten Hallmark
Kirsten Hallmark
Associate

Overview

Kirsten Hallmark represents clients in complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts, including contractual disputes, energy and securities litigation, and employment-related matters.

During law school, Kirsten interned for the Honorable Gray H. Miller of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas and Justice Kevin Jewell of the Texas Fourteenth Court of Appeals. She graduated cum laude from the University of Houston Law Center, where she was an Articles Editor and published author for the Houston Law Review. After receiving the highest grade in her Civil Procedure class, she went on to serve as a teaching assistant to first-year law students. Additionally, Kirsten was active member of the Texas Innocence Network, investigating potential innocence claims, and participated in Street Law, a global program aimed at teaching youth about civics and the legal system.

When not practicing, Kirsten enjoys spending time with her husband and their two fur babies (a corgi and a cat) and cheering on the TCU Horned Frogs at sporting events.

Admissions & Affiliations

  • State Bar of Texas
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas
  • Houston Bar Association
  • Houston Young Lawyers Association
  • J.D., University of Houston Law Center 2023
    cum laude
    Articles Editor, Houston Law Review
  • B.S., Criminal Justice, Texas Christian University 2019
    summa cum laude

Experience

  • Secured a favorable settlement after a labor arbitration for a chemical manufacturing company in a dispute involving a former employee seeking a large financial recovery and reinstatement of her position based on wrongful termination allegations. Examined two witnesses during the arbitration.

05 April 2024 Client Updates Recent Trends in Excessive Fee Litigation
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