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Atty. R. Gordon Appleman

Atty. R. Gordon Appleman

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Fort Worth Fort Worth 64 yrs experience 64 year
Call (945) 224-6460 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About R. Gordon Appleman at a glance

R. Gordon Appleman is an Of Counsel based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Thompson & Knight LLP. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, and tax. Admitted to practice in Texas (1962), U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1966), U.S. Supreme Court (1971), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1972). Educated at Harvard University Law School (LL.B, 1962) and Harvard Law School (L.L.B. The, 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. R. Gordon Appleman is a lawyer practicing estate planning & individual wealth management, tax appeals, employee benefits (erisa) and 5 other areas of law
  • R. received a degree from Harvard Law School in 1962, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • R. practices at Thompson & Knight LLP in Fort Worth, TX

Practice Areas Explained

R. Gordon Appleman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R. Gordon Appleman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

R. Gordon Appleman 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.

R. Gordon Appleman 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.

R. Gordon Appleman is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Tax Law

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

R. Gordon Appleman 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 R. Gordon Appleman

Where is R. Gordon Appleman's law office located?
R. Gordon Appleman's law practice is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm is Thompson & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R. Gordon Appleman handle?
R. Gordon Appleman focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has R. Gordon Appleman practiced law?
R. Gordon Appleman has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did R. Gordon Appleman go to law school?
R. Gordon Appleman earned their education at (LL.B, 1962); (L.L.B. The, 1962).
How can I contact R. Gordon Appleman for a consultation?
You can contact R. Gordon Appleman 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 R. Gordon Appleman received?
R. Gordon Appleman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B
Harvard University Law School
- 1962
L.L.B. The
Harvard Law School
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1962
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 1966
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Court of Claims and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth, Tenth and Eleventh Circuits
Admitted: 1981

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