Kendyl T. Hanks, Appellate Attorney in Austin, Texas
focused on Appellate, Energy, and Health Care
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Austin, TX
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Kendyl T. Hanks is a shareholder based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Appellate, Energy, and Health Care. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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- Handles Appellate, Energy, and Health Care matters from Austin, TX.
About Kendyl T. Hanks: Kendyl T. Hanks is a shareholder based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Appellate, Energy, and Health Care. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Kendyl T. Hanks
Kendyl concentrates on appellate, energy, health care, litigation, and trade secrets. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kendyl handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Appellate cases in Austin, Texas
Kendyl takes appellate matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kendyl agrees to represent you.
Energy cases in Austin, Texas
Kendyl takes energy matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kendyl agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Austin, Texas
Kendyl takes health care matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kendyl agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Austin, Texas
Kendyl takes litigation matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kendyl agrees to represent you.
Trade Secrets cases in Austin, Texas
Kendyl takes trade secrets matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kendyl agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Kendyl T. Hanks — Attorney of Texas appellate experience
Kendyl T. Hanks is a shareholder based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Appellate, Energy, and Health Care. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Kendyl T. Hanks is an experienced appellate advocate who represents clients throughout the country in state and federal forums. Kendyl works with clients and trial teams in resolving high-stakes business disputes and litigating test cases involving constitutional rights, business and contract disputes, fraud and fiduciary duty claims, medical malpractice and similar tort liability, bankruptcy adversary proceedings, trade secrets, employment disputes, and other issues of importance to her business clients. In addition to federal and state appellate experience in numerous jurisdictions, Kendyl frequently works as embedded appellate counsel with trial teams to ensure minimization of risk and preservation of error for appeal.
In 2011, Kendyl was elected to the American Law Institute, considered to be one of the highest honors in the legal profession. Kendyl also serves on the Board of Trustees for Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, an organization dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and disabled veterans through fly fishing.
Concentrations
•State and federal appeals
•Business and commercial litigation
•Preservation of error during trial and preparation for appeal
•Precedent-setting test cases
•“Contort” litigation involving contract and tort disputes
•Health care liability defense
•Defense of governmental units against tort claims
•Proportionate responsibility and contributory fault
•Constitutional law
•Employment litigation
•Trade secrets
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Appellate Practice; Commercial Litigation, 2021-2026
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Litigation: Appellate, 2023-2025
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States
•Dispute Resolution - Appellate: Court of Appeals, 2020-2021
•Dispute Resolution - Appellate: Supreme Courts (States and Federal), 2020-2021
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Texas Super Lawyers, 2015-2025
•Selected, “Top 50 Attorneys in Central and West Texas,” 2018-2022
•Selected, “Top 50 Women Attorneys in Texas,” 2021
•Listed, Austin Monthly Magazine, 'Top Attorneys in Austin,' 2020 and 2022-2025
•Listed, The New York Times Magazine “Top Women Lawyers in the New York Metro Area,” 2012
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Super Lawyers, 'Rising Star,' 2011-2012
•Listed, Who’s Who in American Law, 2011-2012
•Member, Pro Bono College, State Bar of Texas, 2004-2008 and 2012
•Elected Member, The American Law Institute, March 2011
•Recipient, Texas Young Lawyers Association “President's Award of Merit,” 2006-2007
•Listed, D Magazine, “Best Lawyers in Dallas Under 40,” May 2006
•Listed, Texas Monthly magazine, “Texas Rising Star,” Appellate Law,2005-2006
•Recipient, Travis County Women Lawyers Association “Pro Bono” award, 2004
How Kendyl handles appellate matters
Kendyl T. Hanks is an experienced appellate advocate who represents clients throughout the country in state and federal forums. Kendyl works with clients and trial teams in resolving high-stakes business disputes and litigating test cases involving constitutional rights, business and contract disputes, fraud and fiduciary duty claims, medical malpractice and similar tort liability, bankruptcy…
Who Kendyl represents
Kendyl reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, energy, and health care matters in Austin and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Kendyl T. Hanks's legal education and bar admissions
University of Texas School of Law J.D. 2001 Order of the Barristers University of Texas School of Law J.D. Notes Editor University of Texas School of Law J.D. Texas Law Review
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Princeton University
B.A. Politics · 1997
Kendyl studied at — in University of Texas School of Law J.D. 2001 Order of the Barristers University of Texas School of Law J.D. Notes Editor University of Texas School of Law J.D. Texas Law Review and B.A. Politics in Princeton University.
Law school and academic background
Kendyl completed — in University of Texas School of Law J.D. 2001 Order of the Barristers University of Texas School of Law J.D. Notes Editor University of Texas School of Law J.D. Texas Law Review and B.A. Politics in Princeton University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kendyl runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Kendyl's professional memberships and bar associations
2008-present
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Locations
Kendyl T. Hanks's office in Austin
Kendyl's primary office is at 300 West 6th Street, Suite 2050, Austin, TX, 78701. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Kendyl T. Hanks — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kendyl usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kendyl charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kendyl's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kendyl will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Austin, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kendyl
Kendyl discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kendyl confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kendyl's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kendyl T. Hanks
How much does it cost to hire Kendyl for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kendyl walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kendyl offer a free consultation?
Kendyl charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kendyl's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Kendyl's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in Texas typically take?
Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kendyl gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kendyl take my case if I'm outside Austin?
Kendyl is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kendyl will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Kendyl?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kendyl will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kendyl accepting new appellate clients right now?
Kendyl's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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