Atty. Mark Freeman Maples

Atty. Mark Freeman Maples

Mark practices primarily in the areas of trust and estate planning, probate administration, business planning, and business transactions. Mark is certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Fort Worth Fort Worth 12 yrs experience 12 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark Freeman Maples at a glance

Mark Freeman Maples is a wills, trusts, contracts, probate, and family law attorney based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in Texas (2014). Educated at Texas A&M University School of Law (J.D., 2014) and University of North Texas (B.B.A., 2011). Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mark practices primarily in the areas of trust and estate planning, probate administration, business planning, and business transactions
  • Mark is certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • He has extensive wealth-transfer and tax-planning experience and can assist any client in need of an estate plan-from high net-worth clients with complex, taxable estates to clients that only require simple Wills
  • He also has extensive experience with probate and trust administration, including contested matters
  • Mark’s clients benefit from his expertise and his desire to honor their lifetime achievements now and for generations to come with meaningful asset-protection and transfer plans
  • Awards & Recognitions Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • “Top Attorney” 360 West Magazine, 2017, 2023, 2024

Practice Areas Explained

Mark Freeman Maples's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Freeman Maples handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Trusts

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Contracts

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Probate

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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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 Mark Freeman Maples

Where is Mark Freeman Maples's law office located?
Mark Freeman Maples's law practice is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm is Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark Freeman Maples handle?
Mark Freeman Maples focuses on wills, trusts, contracts, probate, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Mark Freeman Maples practiced law?
Mark Freeman Maples has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Mark Freeman Maples go to law school?
Mark Freeman Maples earned their education at (J.D., 2014); (B.B.A., 2011).
How can I contact Mark Freeman Maples for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Texas A&M University School of Law
- 2014
B.B.A.
University of North Texas
- 2011

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2014

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