The chiefs are leaving their appellate benches in North Texas. First it was Linda Thomas, who left the center spot at Dallas' 5th Court of Appeals on Oct. 31. Now it’s John Cayce (pictured), who’s announcing he’ll leave his job as chief justice of Fort Worth’s 2nd Court of Appeals on Dec. 31. In a press release, Cayce writes he’ll join Fort Worth’s Kelly Hart & Hallman in the new year. “Serving the people of Texas as Chief Justice of the Second Court of Appeals has been a tremendous honor for which I am deeply grateful,” writes Cayce, who has served on the court for 14 years. “I have had the privilege of working with some of the finest appellate judges and court staff in the state, as well as many outstanding lawyers who practice before the Court. I am proud to have served with colleagues and friends of such high integrity and professionalism.” Cayce will be in good company at Kelly Hart. He’ll join David Keltner, a former 2nd Court of Appeals justice, in heading up the firm’s appellate section. The firm also snagged Len Wade, former judge of the 141st District Court in Tarrant County, earlier this year to join the firm’s litigation and appellate practice groups.
-- John Council
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