Fort Worth Law Firm Real Estate Attorneys, Insurance Lawyers

Richard H. Gateley
has practiced insurance and commercial litigation for over 40 years.
Laura W. Docker James
has significant experience representing employers, medical professionals and individuals in federal and state courts.
Joe D. Tolbert
has represented businesses and individuals for over 26 years.
Thomas E. Myers
has practiced for over 20 years representing public and private educational entities in all aspects of school law.
Angélique M. McCall
practices in the areas of intellectual property, insurance, and litigation
Manuel Ramos
practices in the areas of insurance defense, commercial litigation and general litigation.
Elaine S. Morris
has substantial experience representing insurance companies in insurance coverage opinions and related litigation.
Coby D. Smith
has practiced over 20 years representing clients in state district and appellate courts in a broad range of legal issues.
Luther W. Ellis (Retired)
has practiced in the area of commercial real estate for over 40 years.
Bruce S. Campbell
has practiced in the areas of medical negligence and insurance defense litigation for over 25 years.
Lori R. Thomas
has more than 25 years’ experience representing insurers in matters involving first- and third-party insurance coverage and bad faith.
Amanda B. Hernandez
practices in the areas of commercial real estate, banking, estate planning and probate, creditor rights and bankruptcy.
Joseph A. Drago
has extensive experience in insurance coverage and insurance defense litigation in federal and state courts.
James A. Creel
has practiced tax law and estate planning and probate for over 40 years.
Henri J. Dussault
has practiced in the areas of insurance defense and medical negligence litigation for over 25 years.
Lynn Rossi Scott
has practiced over 30 years representing public and private educational entities in all aspects of school and public law.
Michael W. Sweet
has substantial experience representing clients in estate planning, probate, trust and estate tax.
April F. Robbins
has practiced in the area of insurance defense litigation for over 20 years.
Nicholl B. Garza Wade
practices primarily in the areas of construction and commercial litigation.
J. Andrew Norman
practices in the areas of business transactions and commercial litigation.
Veronica Chavez Law
practices primarily in the area of commercial real estate.
Ronald L. Adams
has practiced in the area of estate planning and probate for over 30 years.
Kenyatta M. Braggs
has over 20 years experience working at the Federal, State, and local levels of government and represents private and public educational entities.
A. William Brackett
has practiced corporate, oil and gas, real estate, and banking and commercial lending law for more than 40 years.
J. Heath Coffman
has significant experience representing clients in a variety of business and commercial cases and arbitrations.
Maritza Y. Sanchez
practices primarily in the area of insurance defense.
Joseph F. Cleveland Jr.
has significant trial and appellate experience in the areas of commercial and intellectual property litigation.
Jeffrey M. Tillman
practices primarily in the areas of general litigation, commercial litigation, and insurance defense.
Jerrod L. Rinehart
represents both domestic and international insurers in insurance claims litigation in federal and state courts.
Russell J. Norment
has practiced in the areas of commercial real estate and banking for over 30 years.
Mark F. Maples
practices in the areas of estate planning and probate
James M. Whitton
has practiced for over 30 years representing public and private educational entities in all aspects of school law.
Carter L. Ferguson
has practiced for over 30 years in the areas of corporate law, real estate, and insurance and commercial litigation.
Kevin C. Smith
practices in the areas of commercial litigation, appellate, and school law

Noteworthy

Brackett & Ellis Awarded Recognition of Excellence
Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (2013)
Signifying excellence in adherence to the highest professional standards and integrity in insurance claims litigation
Top Attorney
Civil Law-Litigation
Fort Worth, Texas Magazine (2016)
Board Certified
Construction Law
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
A mark of excellence and distinguishing accomplishment – achieved by fewer than 10% of practicing attorneys in Texas
Super Lawyer
Schools and Education Law
By Thomson Reuters in Texas Monthly (2005-2015)
Signifying a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement
Brackett & Ellis Awarded Recognition of Excellence
Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (2013)
Signifying excellence in adherence to the highest professional standards and integrity in insurance claims litigation
Brackett & Ellis Awarded Recognition of Excellence
Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (2013)
Signifying excellence in adherence to the highest professional standards and integrity in insurance claims litigation
Brackett & Ellis Recognized in Best Directory of Insurance Attorneys
A. M. Best Company (2015)
Inclusion limited to firms recommended by representatives of insurance companies and meeting A. M. Best's standards of reputation, character and experience
Brackett & Ellis Recognized in Best Directory of Insurance Attorneys
A. M. Best Company (2015)
Inclusion limited to firms recommended by representatives of insurance companies and meeting A.M. Best’s standards of reputation, character and experience
Rated AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review
Signifying the highest level of professional excellence and adherence to the highest ethical standards – a distinction achieved by fewer than 5% of attorneys nationwide
Board Certified
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Personal Injury Trial Law
A mark of excellence and distinguishing accomplishment – achieved by fewer than 10% of practicing attorneys in Texas
Rated AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review
Signifying the highest level of professional excellence and adherence to the highest ethical standards – a distinction achieved by fewer than 5% of attorneys nationwide
Board Certified
Commercial Real Estate Law
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
A mark of excellence and distinguishing accomplishment – achieved by fewer than 10% of practicing attorneys in Texas
Rated AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review
Signifying the highest level of professional excellence and adherence to the highest ethical standards – a distinction achieved by fewer than 5% of attorneys nationwide
Board Certified
Tax Law
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
A mark of excellence and distinguishing accomplishment – achieved by fewer than 10% of practicing attorneys in Texas
Board Certified
Civil Trial Law
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
A mark of excellence and distinguishing accomplishment – achieved by fewer than 10% of practicing attorneys in Texas
Best Lawyers in America
Education Law
By Woodward White in The Best Lawyers in America (2009-2016)
Regarded as a significant honor conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers
Board Certified
Estate Planning and Probate
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
A mark of excellence and distinguishing accomplishment – achieved by fewer than 10% of practicing attorneys in Texas
Brackett & Ellis Awarded Recognition of Excellence
Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (2013)
Signifying excellence in adherence to the highest professional standards and integrity in insurance claims litigation
Brackett & Ellis Awarded Recognition of Excellence
Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (2013)
Signifying excellence in adherence to the highest professional standards and integrity in insurance claims litigation
Top Attorney
Business/Commercial
Fort Worth, Texas Magazine (2016)
Top Attorney
Real Estate
Fort Worth, Texas Magazine (2006-2018)
Board Certified
Estate Planning and Probate
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
A mark of excellence and distinguishing accomplishment – achieved by fewer than 10% of practicing attorneys in Texas
U.S. Best Law Firms
Education Law
Brackett & Ellis, P.C. is regionally ranked in 4 practice areas. The U.S. News - Best Lawyers. "Best Law Firms" rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
Rated AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review
Signifying the highest level of professional excellence and adherence to the highest ethical standards – a distinction achieved by fewer than 5% of attorneys nationwide
Top Attorney
Professional Malpractice (Non-Medical)-Defense
Fort Worth, Texas Magazine (2016)
Brackett & Ellis Awarded Recognition of Excellence
Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (2013)
Signifying excellence in adherence to the highest professional standards and integrity in insurance claims litigation
Board Certified
Civil Trial Law
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
A mark of excellence and distinguishing accomplishment – achieved by fewer than 10% of practicing attorneys in Texas
Brackett & Ellis Awarded Recognition of Excellence
Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (2013)
Signifying excellence in adherence to the highest professional standards and integrity in insurance claims litigation
Top Attorney
Civil Law-Litigation
Fort Worth, Texas Magazine (2016)
Rated AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review
Signifying the highest level of professional excellence and adherence to the highest ethical standards – a distinction achieved by fewer than 5% of attorneys nationwide
Honorable John C. Ford Inn of Court
American Inns of Court
Fostering excellence in professionalism, ethics, civility and legal skills.
Super Lawyer
Schools and Education Law
By Thomson Reuters in Texas Monthly (2005-2014)
Signifying a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement
Rated AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review
Signifying the highest level of professional excellence and adherence to the highest ethical standards – a distinction achieved by fewer than 5% of attorneys nationwide
Brackett & Ellis Awarded Recognition of Excellence
Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (2013)
Signifying excellence in adherence to the highest professional standards and integrity in insurance claims litigation