Atty. D. Stephen Fort

Atty. D. Stephen Fort

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Dallas Dallas 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About D. Stephen Fort at a glance

D. Stephen Fort is a Trinity East Energy, LLC based in Dallas, Texas. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, litigation, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (1980). Educated at Southern Methodist University School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Texas A & M University (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. D. Stephen Fort is a lawyer practicing oil and gas, energy, real estate and 5 other areas of law
  • D. received a degree from Texas A & M University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • D. practices in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

D. Stephen Fort's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D. Stephen Fort handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

D. Stephen Fort is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

D. Stephen Fort is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

D. Stephen Fort is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

D. Stephen Fort is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

D. Stephen Fort is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Texas →

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 Dallas 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 D. Stephen Fort

Where is D. Stephen Fort's law office located?
D. Stephen Fort's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does D. Stephen Fort handle?
D. Stephen Fort focuses on business, real estate, litigation, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has D. Stephen Fort practiced law?
D. Stephen Fort has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did D. Stephen Fort go to law school?
D. Stephen Fort earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact D. Stephen Fort for a consultation?
You can contact D. Stephen Fort 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 D. Stephen Fort received?
D. Stephen Fort's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University School of Law
- 1980
B.S.
Texas A & M University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1980

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