Rio Vista Lawyers

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,...

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. ...

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.

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...

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...

Katy Sanders is a dedicated pre-litigation personal injury attorney at the McCormick Law Firm, based out of the San Antonio office. She passionately advocates for clients who have been impacted by personal injuries. With a meticulous approach and a client-centered mindset, Ms. Sanders is committed to securing favorable outcomes for her clients during the critical pre-litigation phase. Ms. Sanders earned her Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s School of Law in December 2019. During her time in law school, she gained invaluable experience as a law clerk at Ramos & del Cueto, where she worked on complex criminal law matters. Before...

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,...

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

Leon received a bachelor's degree from Texas Christian University, where he majored in political science with a minor in history. He received his law degree from Texas Tech University School of Law. After graduating from law school in 2003, Leon moved back to Fort Worth and founded The Law Office of Leon Reed Jr. He is an active member of the Tarrant County Bar Association, the Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. In addition, Leon served as president of the Tarrant County Black Bar Association (now known as the L. Clifford Davis...

Dillon Vaughn is an Associate Attorney at Slack Davis Sanger LLP in the firm’s Fort Worth office.