Atty. J. David Tracy

Atty. J. David Tracy

Mr. J.

Fort Worth Fort Worth 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About J. David Tracy at a glance

J. David Tracy is a Partner based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Cantey Hanger LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and employment. Admitted to practice in Texas US Court of Federal Claims U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit Texas North (1970) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas US Supreme Court US Tax Court Fifth Circuit Court of (1970). Educated at Southern Methodist University School of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 1971) and The University of Texas (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association College of The State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. J. David Tracy is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, labor and 6 other areas of law
  • J. received a B.A. degree from The University of Texas in 1968, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • J. practices at Cantey Hanger LLP in Fort Worth, TX

Practice Areas Explained

J. David Tracy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. David Tracy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

J. David Tracy is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Texas →

Trusts

J. David Tracy is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

Probate

J. David Tracy is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

J. David Tracy is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

J. David Tracy is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 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 J. David Tracy

Where is J. David Tracy's law office located?
J. David Tracy's law practice is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm is Cantey Hanger LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. David Tracy handle?
J. David Tracy focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has J. David Tracy practiced law?
J. David Tracy has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did J. David Tracy go to law school?
J. David Tracy earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1971); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact J. David Tracy for a consultation?
You can contact J. David Tracy 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 J. David Tracy received?
J. David Tracy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M. Taxation
Southern Methodist University School of Law
- 1971
B.A.
The University of Texas
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas US Court of Federal Claims U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit Texas North
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas US Supreme Court US Tax Court Fifth Circuit Court of
Admitted: 1970

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