ADR & More Attorney · Serving Fort Worth, TX · 53+ Years Experience
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About Gary M. Moates at a Glance
Gary M. Moates is a Shareholder based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Decker Jones P.C.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on real estate and adr. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Northern Bankruptcy Court Texas Northern District Court US District Court, Northern Dist (1973). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1973) and University of Texas (B.B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gary M. Moates
- Mr. Gary M. Moates is a lawyer practicing real estate, adr, arbitration
- Gary received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Gary practices at Decker Jones P.C. in Fort Worth, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Gary M. Moates's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary M. Moates handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fort Worth.
Real Estate Law in Fort Worth
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Gary M. Moates is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
Mediation & Arbitration in Fort Worth
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Gary M. Moates is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fort Worth
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 venue, 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.
Fort Worth Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fort Worth-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Fort Worth Choose Gary M. Moates
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Gary M. Moates's practice in the field of real estate and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gary M. Moates brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate and adr, Gary M. Moates can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fort Worth
A Fort Worth-based practice means Gary M. Moates attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Gary M. Moates Handles in Fort Worth
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