Atty. Marilyn Sue Shell

Atty. Marilyn Sue Shell

Marilyn Sue Shell is a lawyer practicing divorce, marital property agreements, child custody and 24 other areas of law. Marilyn received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years.

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Profile Summary

About Marilyn Sue Shell at a glance

Marilyn Sue Shell is an Attorney based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Johnston Legal Group PC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, and probate. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas and U.S. Tax Court (1974), Washington (1976), California (1977), and Illinois (2013). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1973) and University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tarrant County Bar Association State Bar of Texas College of the State Bar of Texas National Association of Elder Law Attorneys College of the State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • Marilyn Sue Shell is a lawyer practicing divorce, marital property agreements, child custody and 24 other areas of law
  • Marilyn received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Marilyn practices at Johnston Legal Group PC in Fort Worth, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Marilyn Sue Shell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marilyn Sue Shell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Wills

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Child Custody & Visitation

Marilyn Sue Shell is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Texas →

Trusts

Marilyn Sue Shell is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

Probate

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Worth are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Marilyn Sue Shell

Where is Marilyn Sue Shell's law office located?
Marilyn Sue Shell's law practice is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm is Johnston Legal Group PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marilyn Sue Shell handle?
Marilyn Sue Shell focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Marilyn Sue Shell practiced law?
Marilyn Sue Shell has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Marilyn Sue Shell go to law school?
Marilyn Sue Shell earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Marilyn Sue Shell for a consultation?
You can contact Marilyn Sue Shell directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Marilyn Sue Shell received?
Marilyn Sue Shell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University
- 1973
B.B.A.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1974
Washington
Admitted: 1976
California
Admitted: 1977
Illinois
Admitted: 2013

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