Kelly C. Hairfield

Kelly C. Hairfield represents clients in first-party insurance disputes, property damage claims, and personal injury law matters at The Hodge Law Firm. Her work includes denied, delayed, and underpaid claims involving hurricane, hail, fire, water, tornado, vandalism, residential bad faith, and commercial bad faith issues. She brings trial experience and appellate work to cases where policyholders need clear guidance. Her practice focuses on protecting clients when insurance companies refuse to honor covered losses or limit payment without proper support during claim disputes and appeals for policyholders.

Katherine “Kelly” Hairfield earned a B.A. in Communications and a B.S. in Psychology from Mississippi State University. She got honors like Montgomery Leadership Fellow, President’s List, and Speech and Debate Team President. She earned her J.D. from South Texas College of Law Houston. During law school, she received Dean’s List honors, a CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Environmental Law, and the Buck J. Wynne Memorial Scholarship. She also served with the Board of Advocates and won the South Texas Mock Trial Challenge. Her education supports strong writing, advocacy, research, courtroom preparation, and litigation.

Kelly joined her firm in 2021 and works as an associate attorney. She has handled trials and state appellate matters, giving clients support beyond early claim review. Her bar admissions include Texas, all four US District Courts in Texas, the US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit, and the US Supreme Court. She is also connected with professional groups, including the American Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, and Garland Walker Inn of Court in Texas legal practice.

Kelly C. Hairfield helps people facing insurance disputes after serious property losses and other harm. Clients often need help when an insurer denies coverage, delays payment, or offers less than the claim is worth. She reviews facts, prepares legal arguments, and works to move claims toward fair outcomes. Her honors include National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 recognition for 2023 through 2025. Her work reflects focused advocacy for policyholders and injured clients seeking accountability in complex insurance claim matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, The Hodge Law Firm
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Texas Bar Association
• Board of Directors, Texas Humane Legislative Network

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• South Texas College of Law Houston
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Mississippi State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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