Carson County Lawyers

Adair M. Buckner, an experienced estate planning and probate attorney, can help you create an estate plan that will protect everything you’ve worked hard for and cherish. She understands that the death of a loved one is an emotional and stressful time for you and your family. During this time, you deserve to partner with a probate attorney you can rely on. Adair will make the process as easy as possible.

Adair can provide dependable legal guidance to advise you on business and commercial law matters such as incorporations, partnerships, contracts, financing, and more.

Adair offers insight into Texas real estate...

Beau is an attorney, born and raised in Amarillo, who specializes in all aspects of wealth planning, including estate planning, probate, business law, real estate, and transactions. Beau is board certified in both Tax Law and Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Kevin Isern is a seasoned trial lawyer and partner with Lovell, Lovell, Isern & Farabough, LLP. He has worked in the legal industry since 1991 and focuses his practice on all aspects of complex civil litigation, representing clients in matters involving personal injury, business law and commercial litigation, probate litigation and more. Kevin graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. He then earned his law degree from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. He is licensed to practice in Texas and Oklahoma and admitted to practice in all four federal district courts in Texas...

Brian W. Farabough is a skilled attorney with Lovell, Lovell, Isern & Farabough, LLP. Brian is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Oil, Gas and Mineral Law and focuses his practice on oil and gas matters, contract and business disputes, contractor representation, cattle transaction disputes, and landowner representation in all types of matters, including condemnation. His oil and gas practice covers everything from the review and drafting of industry contracts to representing clients in oil and gas disputes through trial and appeal. On behalf of his clients in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, he regularly seeks the...

Joe Lovell is an experienced trial lawyer and one of the founding partners of Make Right Law. He focuses his practice on complex civil litigation, including catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, fire damage claims, and a wide variety of civil and business claims. He is licensed to practice law in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. A second-generation trial lawyer, he began his legal career in Amarillo, Texas in 1987 after working in commercial banking. He was a founding partner of Lovell, Lovell, Newsome & Isern, L.L.P. which was succeeded by Lovell, Lovell, Isern & Farabough, L.L.P. ...

John H. Lovell is the Managing Partner of Lovell, Lovell, Isern & Farabough, LLP. While he has had a wide range of successes in both state and federal courts, he is one of the few trained agronomists practicing cattle law on a regular basis. While pursuing his undergraduate degree, John learned about crop production, plant physiology, soils, irrigation, and more. He also worked on a ranch for five years after college, which contributed to his depth of understanding about cattle. John is a trial lawyer who has experience at every stage of litigation, from filing lawsuits through appeals. While a premier...

As the founder of the Law Offices of D. Chris Hesse, Mr. Hesse is a dedicated legal professional who is not afraid to take on tough cases. He has served as a Marine Officer in the past and was a prosecutor for the Potter County Attorney’s office, giving him a unique background and level of experience. Mr. Hesse takes on cases involving drug crimes, DWI, sex offenses, and other various matters. His main priority is to build a strategic defense that works to safeguard his clients as best as possible. Mr. Hesse has handled hundreds of cases and is prepared...

Chris is an experienced trial lawyer and one of the founding partners of Make Right Law. He focuses his practice on serious personal injury and wrongful death claims as well as fire damage resulting from negligently started wildfires. He is a second-generation trial lawyer who literally grew up living in his father’s law firm which was on the first floor of Make Right Law’s current Texas office. Chris and his father, Tim Hoffman, lived upstairs above the law firm and Chris grew up working every job in the firm before going to college at the University...

David Enos has been serving the Panhandle for over 25 years as a legal advocate and active community volunteer. David is a native Texan and received his bachelors decree from Texas A&M School of Architecture in 1986. He worked in the architecture and design field in Boston and Los Angeles for over nine years and as a real estate agent and mortgage broker in Beverly Hills. David was one of the founding members of the East End Community Action in Hollywood that forced the City to redesign its services to the homeless. They launched an urban revitalization that coordinated law...

Janis Alexander Cross has practiced law in Texas since 1979. Her practice is primarily in the Texas Panhandle, but she also routinely goes to court in the South Plains (Lubbock & surrounding area) and to Childress and Wichita Falls. Her practice primarily involves family law, such as divorce, child custody, child support, and adoptions She also practices in the areas of estate planning and probate. Janis handles criminal law, including felonies and misdemeanors, as well as traffic tickets. Additionally, Janis handles business organizations (such as forming LLCs) and general civil litigation. ...

Tim completed his law degree from Texas Tech University School Law in 1992. He started his legal career working for Justice Carlton Dodson as a briefing attorney for the Amarillo Court of Appeals. Tim focuses on personal injury and commercial real estate matters. He has over two decades of legal experience and is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Tim is a true trial attorney who frequently handles complex cases and lectures on topics in personal injury...

I grew up in the Hereford Texas and always knew I wanted to help people. I went to law school and have been helping people ever since. I have been a prosecutor and defense lawyer and have been practicing family and criminal law since 1996. I am passionate about taking care of my client's needs and would love to help you get your life back, whether you are experiencing a divorce, child custody dispute or facing criminal charges. I can help you make sense of your choices and stand by you to fight for your...

After years in the banking industry, I followed my dream of being a lawyer and now give my all to help my clients get the best possible results in the areas of criminal, family, and personal injury law.

Attorney Roy Petty has practiced law over 23 years in Texas, Florida, and Arizona. Roy is Board Certified in Immigration & Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Roy has developed creative solutions to get his clients their immigration benefits. He successfully has litigated cases against the United States government in various District Courts and Courts of Appeals. His lawsuits have pushed the government to grant benefits to his clients, changed bureaucratic policies, and reduced delays in the processing of his clients' cases. Roy is in his fifteenth year of hosting "La Hora Legal" (Legal Hour),...

Ryan Brown is a solo practitioner focusing a criminal defense at all levels from indictment through post conviction in state and federal court with a primary practice location in Amarillo, Texas. Ryan also takes select civil cases such as civil forfeitures, civil rights, and catastrophic truck wrecks. Before moving to Amarillo, Ryan was a staff lawyer with the Innocence Project of Texas. While working with the Innocence Project, Ryan was part of a number of big projects from helping to secure the first posthumous pardon in the history of Texas, to co-authoring a report debunking Fort Bend County Sherriff Deputy...

Pampa Family Law Attorney; Pampa Divorce Attorney; Pampa Criminal Attorney

I was born and raised right here in Amarillo. I graduated with honors from WTAMU in 1997 with a B.A. in political science. I was then offered a full academic scholarship to attend law school at Texas Tech where I excelled in the advocacy programs. I graduated from Texas Tech School of Law in 2000 and that summer I took and passed the State Bar Exam. In 2001 I opened my own law firm in Lubbock, Texas, focusing on family law and personal injury. I have tried cases from El Paso to Nacogdoches, and everywhere in...

Tray Payne, a West Texas native from Post, is a seasoned attorney known for his integrity and community commitment. After earning a BBA in Accounting from Texas Tech University in 1996, Tray began his career as an auditor at Bollinger, Segars, Gilbert and Moss. He then attended Oklahoma City University School of Law, excelling in leadership roles and trial competitions. Tray returned to Lubbock in 2000 to practice law, first as a general practitioner and later as an Assistant District Attorney. He quickly rose to Chief of Homicide by age 31 and served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the...

Lori Truitt is a Lubbock native with deep ties to the area, having earned both her undergraduate degree and J.D. from Texas Tech University. She began her legal career in civil litigation and creditor representation, gaining extensive courtroom experience across San Antonio and Austin. In 2010, Lori returned to Lubbock and joined Tray Payne, expanding her practice to encompass a variety of legal areas, including family law, probate and estate administration, guardianship, debtor/creditor representation, general civil litigation, and personal injury. Her diverse expertise allows her to serve the community with a well-rounded approach to legal challenges. Passionate about helping others, Lori finds...

Matt Powell an experienced and aggressive litigator who has dedicated his entire career to protecting clients. He joined Payne, Powell, Truitt & Chandler after a distinguished tenure as the elected Criminal District Attorney for Lubbock County, Texas. During his time as District Attorney, he advocated for thousands of victims, serving as their voice when they could not speak for themselves. As a prosecutor, Matt conducted over 300 jury trials, which included approximately 60 murder cases and 17 capital murder cases, and he maintained a perfect record in felony cases. In addition to criminal cases, Matt served as the chief counsel for...

Matt Chandler is a partner at Payne, Powell, Truitt & Chandler in Lubbock, Texas. Licensed to practice law in both Texas and New Mexico, he is uniquely qualified to represent clients in a wide range of legal matters across both states, both in and out of the courtroom. Originally from Clovis, New Mexico, Matt was raised in a family with a strong foundation of faith and an exceptional work ethic. His father, a former Magistrate Judge and New Mexico State Senator, gave Matt an early exposure to the legal profession. Before joining Payne, Powell, Truitt & Chandler, Matt served for over...

Practicing law in Plainview and the surrounding area. I was born in a small town in Oklahoma that was very similar to the small towns dotting West Texas and love this area and its people. My goal is to bring the best legal services at an affordable rate. Our firm was opened in 1938, and the lawyers I work beside have over 120 years of experience for us to put toward your case.

Admitted to the Texas State Bar, 2013; Admitted to the Nebraska State Bar, 2015. Preparatory education, University of Nebraska Omaha (B.A.S., 1982); legal education, Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (J.D., May 2013). Public Defender, Adams County, Nebraska, 2015-2017; Deputy County Attorney, 2017-2018; Past member Nebraska Defense Counsel Association 2015-2017; Past member, Nebraska County Attorney's Association 2017-2018. Current member, Texas State Bar; Nebraska State Bar; Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.

Attorney Rick Cofer is a partner with Cofer & Connelly, PLLC. Nationally known as among the top trial attorneys in the country, Mr. Cofer has more than 15 years of legal experience. Recognized from 2021 to 2024 as Best Lawyer by the Austin Chronicle, a Texas Super Lawyer by ThomsonReuters, and Top 1% by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, he provides unmatched counsel and support to clients throughout Texas who have legal needs involving any of the following: - Criminal defense - Juvenile law - Personal injury Over the course of his legal career, Mr. Cofer has served as a judge, felony prosecutor,...

As a preeminent rated Houston Personal Injury lawyer, I have devoted more than thirty years to helping those who have suffered serious injuries. My practice concentrates on severe injury and wrongful death cases arising from 18-wheeler crashes, car accidents, bar negligence, and daycare injury claims. I adopt a client-first approach and deliberately restrict the number of new cases I accept to guarantee that each client benefits from the highest level of service. For over 35 years, I have dedicated myself to safeguarding the financial future of Texas families after serious accidents. I provide free initial consultations for injury accidents and am proud...