Santo Probate Lawyers

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..

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,...

A graduate of University of Texas School of Law, I have practiced in Tarrant and surrounding counties for years. Family and friends here. As a very young lawyer, I tried the first sexual harassment case Tarrant County had ever seen and much to the surprise of my older, mainly male colleagues, a Tarrant County jury awarded my client twice what we asked for! I've been on the forefront of a few other issues over the years and do not avoid controversy. Practicing on my own gives me the freedom to take cases that interest me. ...

I'm the managing attorney for the Dallas office of RMO LLP, a firm dedicated solely to probate litigation. We represent heirs, beneficiaries, trustees, executors, guardians, and other parties interested (or embroiled) in probate disputes. We leverage our expertise and experience to provide premium services and cost-effective solutions to clients mired in difficult, stressful circumstances.

Certified in Family Law for more than 30 years.
Primarily practicing Family Law, including, divorce, custody, terminations, and adoptions.

My name is Patricia Burns, and I have a long history with North Texas, as I spent summers growing up at my family's farm in Mt. Veron, Texas. After receiving my undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University and working in the computer industry, I knew I had to return to North Texas. I moved to Fort Worth in 1997 to attend Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. After law school, I started my own law firm where I practiced business, tax and probate litigation in Tarrant County, Texas. In October of 2003, I joined the law firm of Decker, Jones,...

Prior to becoming an attorney, David had an accomplished 20-year career as a Navy SEAL. He deployed numerous times to various countries around the world, including Afghanistan and Iraq. David was selected and served as an instructor at the Navy’s Basic Underwater Demolition School (BUD/S). He earned multiple awards including three Bronze Stars with Combat V, a Navy Commendation medal and two Navy Achievement medals.

After leaving the Navy, David wanted to continue to challenge himself, so he chose a career in law. In 2016, David graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Law and has been admitted...

Life-long resident of Mesquite.

I have more than 30 years of experience practicing Elder Law, Business and Real Estate Litigation, and Appeals among other areas of the law. I've represented business and the government in both state and federal court.