Estate Planning Law & More Attorney · Serving Fort Worth, TX · 57+ Years Experience
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About James L. Stripling at a Glance
James L. Stripling is a Shareholder based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Decker Jones P.C.. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Texas (1969), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1970), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1974), and U.S. Tax Court (1983). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1969) and Yale University (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James L. Stripling
- Mr. James L. Stripling is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, mergers and acquisitions, taxation law and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
- James practices at Decker Jones P.C. in Fort Worth, TX
Practice Areas Explained
James L. Stripling's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James L. Stripling handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fort Worth.
Trusts in Fort Worth
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Probate in Fort Worth
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Estate Planning & Probate in Fort Worth
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 in Fort Worth
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax Law in Fort Worth
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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 James L. Stripling
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 James L. Stripling's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James L. Stripling brings 57+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, U.S. Court of Military Appeals, and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, James L. Stripling can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, James L. Stripling 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 James L. Stripling 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 James L. Stripling Handles in Fort Worth
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