Oakland Estate Planning Lawyers

I have had two careers: one in law and one in academia. I am now practicing law part-time in Dallas, Texas. My legal background is varied, covering most aspects of the general law practice: business transactions and related work, including banking, taxation, contracts, corporate planning and finance; joint ventures and partnerships; mergers and acquisitions; oil and gas; litigation; financial services; debt collection; mortgages; secured transactions; bankruptcy; debt collection; law related to churches and nonprofit organizations; social security disability; and real estate. Over time, I have represented more than 100 nonprofit organizations. I also have extensive estate planning and probate experience and was previously certified by the State...

Joseph is a skilled litigator and an effective negotiator, having represented many clients both in the courtroom and during mediation.  He understands how stressful dealing with family conflict or a criminal charge can be and is dedicated to obtaining the best results for his clients.

After law school, Joseph hung his shingle in Corpus Christi, Texas, where he gained experience in many areas of family, criminal, and probate law. Although he enjoyed his time in South Texas, Joseph was raised in Elkhart and is an East Texan at heart.   His great love of East Texas led him back to the area in 2017.

An avid reader and Civil War buff, he can...

After graduating cum laude from South Texas College of Law Houston, passing the Texas State Bar Exam, and practicing in a busy Conroe firm, Daylene has opened Collette Law, PLLC. With a passion born from personal experience, she zealously advocates for individuals who find themselves in some of life’s toughest and most personal situations. Daylene's passion for the law and unfaltering perseverance were critical when she successfully fought her own child custody, termination, and adoption cases. Because she has been in your shoes, call for a consultation today.

Voted "Top Attorneys" 2015 by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine.

Are you being sued over an old credit card? Are you being harassed by a creditor? Are you considering filing for bankruptcy? I focus on debtor issues, namely defending lawsuits for old debts, including credit cards, personal debts, and car loans after the car has been repossessed or even voluntarily surrendered. In addition, I help help consumers who are being harassed by creditors. I also help people to file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. In addition, I do estate planning and probate. I am committed to providing quality service at an affordable price. I have been licensed to practice law in...

Lynn Waller Kelly, Former Associate Judge of Tarrant County Probate Court 2, has practiced law in North Texas since 1989 and has represented clients in more than 130 jury trials. As Associate Judge from 2017 - 2023 she presided over thousands of cases on the probate court docket, from simple will prove ups to complicated contested estates and guardianships. After beginning her career as a prosecutor in Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, she handled and eventually supervised litigation matters for the North Texas division of a major insurance carrier. In addition to several years of private law firm experience,...

Rob received his Juris Doctorate from Indiana University Robert McKinney School of Law, where he also obtained his Corporate and Commercial Law Certificate. Rob has focused his practice on Business Law, Business Disputes and Negotiations, Contracts, Family Law, Real Estate / Property Law, Estate Planning and Civil Litigation. Rob's experience in various industries at the Senior Leadership level positions him to provide guidance to businesses on operational and legal issues. With experience in business operations, technology, contracts, and negotiations, Rob is well positioned to advise businesses of any size on legal matters they may face from formation to dissolution, and...

Frank grew up in El Paso, Texas and attended Texas Tech University for both undergraduate studies and law school. After passing the bar exam in 1982 he worked in El Paso for 3 years as prosecutor before moving to the Dallas/Fort Worth area. He has had his own firm since 1993. When not working, Frank enjoys golf and flying airplanes when not spending time with his wife of 44 years Brenda, his children and grandchildren..