Texas-based Firm Finances, Part 3: Content to Work Close to Home

Looking at the Fort Worth skyline and prairies beyond the office windows, Marianne Auld can see the geographical manifestation of a key asset for Kelly Hart & Hallman, a 40-year-old firm with Texas roots.

“Yes, absolutely, being in Fort Worth and Texas does add value,” said Auld, managing partner at the firm with a list of nearby clients that includes the Bass family, American Airlines, Justin Brands and BNSF railroad. “It helps to know local businesses, the court system and the culture.”