Atty. James A. Creel

Atty. James A. Creel

Mr. James A.

Fort Worth Fort Worth 54 yrs experience 54 year
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About James A. Creel at a glance

James A. Creel is a trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax attorney based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Brackett & Ellis, P.C.. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Northern District Court US Tax Court (1972). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1972) and Texas A & M University (B.B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tarrant County Bar Association State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James A. Creel is a lawyer practicing tax, estate planning & probate, corporate and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from Texas A & M University in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • James practices at Brackett & Ellis, P.C. in Fort Worth, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Creel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Creel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

James A. Creel is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

Probate

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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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

James A. Creel is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James A. Creel is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 James A. Creel

Where is James A. Creel's law office located?
James A. Creel's law practice is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm is Brackett & Ellis, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Creel handle?
James A. Creel focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James A. Creel practiced law?
James A. Creel has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did James A. Creel go to law school?
James A. Creel earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.B.A., 1969).
How can I contact James A. Creel for a consultation?
You can contact James A. Creel 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 James A. Creel received?
James A. Creel's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1972
B.B.A.
Texas A & M University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Northern District Court US Tax Court
Admitted: 1972

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