Eastland Lawyers

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

Our firm is led by Mark Childress, an attorney who has been on the other side of the fence during his time at one of the area's largest law firms. He founded our firm in order to provide a more personal brand of representation. Mark believes in getting to know our clients on a personal level so that he can provide them with legal services tailored to the unique situations they face. Our main areas of practice include:

Divorce
Complex Divorce
Family Law
Custody & Visitation
Property Division
Adoption
Military Divorce
Uncontested Divorce

Monroe Solomon III is a talented, energetic attorney that focuses on criminal defense. He joined the firm in 2014, becoming a valuable asset with incredible results that prove as much. He has considerable knowledge of the law and all the ways that it can help, rather than hurt, his clients.

His experience in criminal law began as a clerk with the Tarrant County Judicial Staff Counsel. There he helped advise the Tarrant County District Court Judges regarding different legal matters both trial and appellate. Through this clerkship, Monroe gained tremendous understanding of the criminal process from the trial court all the...

Clay Graham is a criminal defense attorney serving primarily Tarrant and Dallas County. Clay has successfully tried criminal cases ranging from Complex Intoxication Related Offenses, Drug Possession, and Murder. Clay also holds a license as a Registered Nurse in Texas, and is frequently retained to consult in criminal cases to review injury and autopsy evidence, as well as to develop a client's health conditions for the purpose of developing a legal defense to a crime, or to mitigate guilt. Clay served on the Board of Directors for the Innocence Project of Texas from 2010-2011. Clay participated in the...

Born and raised in the heartland of Texas, Matt Zimmerman is not just another attorney. His name has become synonymous with solid legal representation and a beacon of hope within the greater Abilene area's courtrooms. As a civil law and family law attorney, Matt has an extensive portfolio of experience, particularly renowned for his expertise in family law and civil lawsuits as well as courtroom trial experience. Matt's Texas roots have given him the strength and resilience needed to navigate the legal landscape. His education and career are testaments to his commitment to justice and client advocacy. His professional journey is...

I help clients receive the Social Security Disability benefits to which they are entitled by guiding them through every step of the process from initial application through appeals and hearings.

Former Air Force Jag and Military Judge.

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. ...

Handled personal injury litigation for over 30 years with experience in catastrophic losses, including, but not limited to, accident related death and paralysis claims, DWI/Drunk Driving accident related injuries and death , construction injuries , tractor-trailer and auto accidents. Firm belief that one does not take "NO" for an answer and incorporates that position in the consistent, ethical, and aggressive representation of my clients. My practice enjoys significant referrals from previous clients and other lawyers throughout Texas and the U.S. A personal approach is important in my practice, whereby each client meets with me in the initial interview,...

Toby Burke has been practicing law since 1995. Mr. Burke’s preparatory education was at Texas A&M University (B.B.A., 1986); he graduated from St. Mary’s School of Law (magna cum laude) in 1995. Mr. Burke was a member of the Editorial Board of St. Mary’s Law Review, the Chairman of the National Conference of Law Reviews, and a member of the Phi Delta Phi legal honor fraternity while at St. Mary’s School of Law. While Mr. Burke is not a licensed Certified Public Accountant, he passed all sections of the Certified Public Accountancy Exam at the first sitting in 1992. Mr....

Gary F. Westenhover is a Board Certified Estate Planning and Probate lawyer located in Weatherford Texas with over 25 years of experience in the court systems of North Texas. The firm engages in a general civil practice, with concentrations in many areas including: Probate Litigation Wills and Trusts Estate Administration Business Organization Commercial Transactions This firm maintains an active probate litigation practice throughout North Texas, particularly in the following cities and counties: Weatherford (Parker County) Mineral Wells (Palo Pinto...

Mr. Shipley has devoted his life to the service of others. He has served his community as an emergency medical technician (EMT), a volunteer firefighter, a US Army soldier, a FBI agent and now as an attorney. While serving as a FBI agent for 14 years, Mr. Shipley investigated violations of both state and federal crimes. Mr. Shipley has testified in both state and federal court and is intimately familiar with the judicial process. Mr. Shipley’s skills as an investigator and negotiator give him a strong advantage in resolving legal issues in and out of the courtroom. He has worked with...

Jack D. Hurd is a personal injury lawyer in Abilene, Texas. He dedicates nearly 100% of his practice to representing individuals who have been hurt or killed due to the negligence of others.

Experienced Business and Estate Attorney in Fort Worth with Highest Rating from Peers and Judges for Legal Ability and Ethics

Dan Barrett has been helping folks navigate the court system in Texas for more than thirty years. He is rated AV - Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, is included in The Register of Pre-eminent Attorneys and has been listed as a Texas Monthly Super Lawyer each year since beginning of the publication. Dan was also a member of the Texas House of Representatives, having been elected to represent the citizens of District 97 in 2007. While in the legislature, Dan served on the Land & Resource Management and Pensions & Investments Committees. His trial practice includes commercial and construction disputes, local government issues, business...

Earning a Juris Doctorate degree from Georgetown University Law Center, Chris was admitted into the California bar. As a former U.S. Marine Corps Officer and pilot, he has extensive knowledge on aircrafts and their maintenance, which he brings to his aviation cases. Chris also utilizes his significant experience handling complex injury, business, and product liability cases. He treats every case as if it was going to trial and works hard for his clients.

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,...