Kelly D. Utsinger, Insurance Attorney in Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, TX
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Kelly D. Utsinger is an attorney based in Amarillo, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Insurance.
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- Handles Insurance matters from Amarillo, TEXAS.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026).
About Kelly D. Utsinger: Kelly D. Utsinger is an attorney based in Amarillo, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Insurance.
Areas of practice
Kelly's practice areas in Amarillo
Kelly concentrates on insurance. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kelly handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Insurance cases in Amarillo, Texas
Kelly takes insurance matters in Amarillo, 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 Kelly agrees to represent you.
Biography
Kelly D. Utsinger, insurance attorney serving Amarillo
Kelly D. Utsinger is an attorney based in Amarillo, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Insurance. Kelly works from Amarillo, Texas and takes on insurance matters across the region.
Experienced in federal and state trial and appellate courts, Kelly Utsinger’s practice is concentrated on employment, insurance, nonsubscriber, trucking and catastrophic injury litigation. After receiving his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law, he worked as a briefing attorney for the 7th Court of Appeals. He has maintained an appellate practice with over 30 reported cases and has also prosecuted and defended commercial litigants and multi-million dollar first party insurance disputes. Kelly has been counsel in multiple Fair Labor Standards Act collective actions and defended over 100 nonsubscriber law suits.Having committed his career to litigation, Kelly is a member of two national, invitation-only trial lawyer organizations. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, widely recognized as the premier trial organization in North America. Membership in the ACTL is limited to trial lawyers with at least 15 years of experience who are exceptional advocates and whose careers demonstrate the highest standards of ethics. He is also an Associate of the American Board of Trial Advocates, an organization limited to lawyers who have demonstrated skill, civility and professionalism at a high level of trial advocacy and who are committed to preserving and promoting the right to trial by jury.
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Experienced in federal and state trial and appellate courts, Kelly Utsinger’s practice is concentrated on employment, insurance, nonsubscriber, trucking and catastrophic injury litigation. After receiving his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law, he worked as a briefing attorney for the 7th Court of Appeals. He has maintained an appellate practice with over 30 reported cases and…
Clients Kelly works with
Kelly reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance matters in Amarillo and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Kelly studied and practices
Texas Tech University
J.D. · 1979
Abilene Christian University
BA · 1975
Jurisdictions
Kelly's state bar admissions
Texas, State Bar of
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Kelly studied at J.D. in Texas Tech University and BA in Abilene Christian University.
Law school and academic background
Kelly completed J.D. in Texas Tech University and BA in Abilene Christian University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kelly runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Kelly's legal honors and published work
Kelly has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Defense
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — American College of Trial Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — American Board of Trial Advocates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Texas Superlawyers 2003-2015
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Defense (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — American College of Trial Lawyers (2026). Best Lawyers in America — American Board of Trial Advocates (2026).
Locations
Kelly D. Utsinger's office in Amarillo
Kelly's primary office is at 500 South Taylor, Suite 1200, Amarillo, Texas, 79101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Kelly D. Utsinger — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kelly usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kelly charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kelly'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; Kelly will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Amarillo, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 Kelly
Kelly discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every insurance 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. Kelly confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kelly's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kelly D. Utsinger
How much does it cost to hire Kelly for a insurance case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kelly walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kelly offer a free consultation?
Kelly charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kelly's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Kelly's current terms during booking.
How long do insurance cases in Texas typically take?
Simple insurance 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. Kelly gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kelly take my case if I'm outside Amarillo?
Kelly 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 — Kelly 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 Kelly?
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. Kelly will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kelly accepting new insurance clients right now?
Kelly'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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