Atty. Leslie Thomas
Leslie Thomas, a founding member and partner at Thomas-Walters, PLLC, has been recognized as one of the top ten estate planning attorneys in Texas by the American Institute of Legal Counsel and featured in “Who’s Who in America.” She is the author of Estate Planning in Texas and has been consistently named a Top Estate Planning Attorney in Fort Worth. A graduate of Texas A&M University with a business degree in 1990, she earned her law degree magna cum laude from South Texas College of Law in 1993, where she served as Assistant Editor of the Law Review and received the faculty award for outsta
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Fort Worth, TX · 33+ Years Experience
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About Leslie Thomas at a Glance
Leslie Thomas is a Partner based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Thomas-Walters, PLLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Texas United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas United States Bankruptcy Court (1993), Pennsylvania (2011), and West Virginia (2013). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1993) and Texas A & M University (B.B.A., 1990). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of Texas Tarrant County and American Bar Associations Texas Association of Defense Counsel. Serves clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Leslie Thomas
- Leslie Thomas, a founding member and partner at Thomas-Walters, PLLC, has been recognized as one of the top ten estate planning attorneys in Texas by the American Institute of Legal Counsel and featured in “Who’s Who in America.” She is the author of Estate Planning in Texas and has been consistently named a Top Estate Planning Attorney in Fort Worth
- A graduate of Texas A&M University with a business degree in 1990, she earned her law degree magna cum laude from South Texas College of Law in 1993, where she served as Assistant Editor of the Law Review and received the faculty award for outstanding graduate
- Ms. Thomas focuses exclusively on estate planning, working closely with families in Fort Worth to create tailored strategies that protect their assets for future generations
- Her knowledge and dedication have earned her numerous awards and speaking engagements at conferences on estate planning trends and issues
- She finds great fulfillment in helping clients achieve peace of mind through effective planning
- Outside of her practice, Ms. Thomas enjoys spending time with her husband and two children
Practice Areas Explained
Leslie Thomas's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leslie Thomas 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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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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Elder Law in Fort Worth
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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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 Leslie Thomas
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 Leslie Thomas's practice in the field of trusts, estate planning, and elder law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Leslie Thomas brings 33+ 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 United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas United States Bankruptcy Court, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, Leslie Thomas can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, estate planning, and elder law, Leslie Thomas 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 Leslie Thomas 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 Leslie Thomas Handles in Fort Worth
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