Koy R. Killen

Koy Killen has been practicing law since 2001. He received his bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. Mr. Killen has represented clients in hundreds of lawsuits, and concentrates his practice in the areas of complex civil and commercial litigation, real estate litigation, business torts, probate litigation, civil appeals, contract representation and negotiation, premises liability, and debt collection. Mr. Killen also represents clients in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. Koy Killen has successfully served as lead counsel in numerous jury and bench trials, with extensive experience taking and defending depositions and arguing a wide array of motions at hearings in court. Mr. Killen has also successfully represented numerous clients in cases seeking and resisting claims for injunctive relief. Throughout his career, Mr. Killen has effectively used his knowledge of the law and abilities in the courtroom to yield successful results for his clients.

Koy Killen is active in the legal community. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Tarrant and Johnson County Bar Associations, Co-Founder and former Chairman of Tarrant County Bar Association Energy Section, former Chairman of the Tarrant County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Committee, and is a member of the Johnson County Bar Association. Mr. Killen also served on the City of Burleson Planning and Zoning Commission. Koy Killen has been repeatedly recognized by Super Lawyers, a publication of Thomson Reuters Corporation published in Texas Monthly Magazine (Texas Rising Star). Mr. Killen has also been consistently recognized as a Top Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine.

EXPERIENCE

First Chair Experience Arguing Numerous Jury and Bench Trials
Seeking and Resisting Claims for Injunctive Relief
Summary Judgment Practice
Post-Judgment Enforcement
Appeals
Extensive Experience Taking and Defending Depositions and Arguing a Wide Array of Motions at Hearings in Court


PRACTICE AREAS

General Litigation, Business Litigation, Probate Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Wrongful Death & Personal Injury


EDUCATION

The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas

  •  Doctor of Jurisprudence - 2001

  •  Moot Court & Mock Trial

  •  Criminal Defense Clinic

Texas A&M University

  • Bachelor of Arts cum laude - 1996

  • Major: English

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • State Bar of Texas

  • U.S. District Court Northern and Southern Districts of Texas


HONORS & AWARDS

  • Texas Super Lawyer, Rising Star by Thomson Reuters (2008-2013)

  • Top Attorney by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine (2006-2021)


PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Tarrant County Bar Association, 2003 - Present

  • Tarrant County Bar Association Energy Section, Co-Founder and Chairman (2008)

  • Johnson County Bar Association, 2012 - Present


PAST EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS

  • Winstead PC, Attorney, 2007 - 2012

  • Blaies & Hightower, LLP, Attorney, 2003 – 2007

  • Gray & Becker, PC, Attorney, 2001 - 2003