Atty. William Brent Shellhorse
Brent Shellhorse was the Briefing Attorney to the Honorable Justice Terrie Livingston, Court of Appeals, Second District of Texas from 1998-1999. He joined Whitaker Chalk in 1999 and has extensive experience in helping companies and individuals with a wide array of commercial and complex litigation matters.
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William Brent Shellhorse is a Member based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, real estate, and zoning. Educated at University of Texas at Arlington (B.B.A., 1995) and Texas Wesleyan School of Law J.D. summa cum laude Texas Wesleyan School of Law J.D. 1998 Managing Editor Texas Wesleyan Law Review (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Associations & Memberships Texas Bar Foundation State Bar of Texas Tarrant County Bar Association Appellate Section Phi Delta Phi. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brent Shellhorse was the Briefing Attorney to the Honorable Justice Terrie Livingston, Court of Appeals, Second District of Texas from 1998-1999
- He joined Whitaker Chalk in 1999 and has extensive experience in helping companies and individuals with a wide array of commercial and complex litigation matters
- Brent has worked on numerous cases involving trade secrets and covenants not compete, oil and gas leases, complex commercial disputes, collection matters and mechanic’s liens
- As a former Briefing Attorney, Brent brings a unique, dual perspective to his work that allows him to understand both the legal and persuasive aspects of each case
- His work writing briefs also helps him see and distill what’s important to a case
- With an appellate background, he is not only capable of handling a matter through final appeal, but also acts as a guide for his clients through the procedural aspects of their case
- Awards & Recognitions Recognized as a Super Lawyer 2023 to present
- Super Lawyers is a Thomson-Reuters service printed in Texas Monthly
- Recognized by Fort Worth Magazine as a Top Attorney in each year from 2004 through 2024
- Recognized as a Top Attorney by 360 West Magazine 2018 to present AV-Rating Martindale-Hubbell: Preeminent AVVO rated Superb Named a “Rising Star” for 2004, 2005, 2007, and 2008
- Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star edition is a Thomson-Reuters service printed in Texas Monthly
- Testimonials ' I highly endorse this lawyer
- Brent is an outstanding lawyer
- His knowledge of the law is encyclopedic
- His ability to breakdown and then solve complex issues is remarkable
- His advocacy is tenacious but tempered with common sense
- His professionalism is unwavering.' Brain Cartwright, Partner at Alagood Cartwright Burke PC 'Brent is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with, he works with you and tells you the truth
- I worked with him on a case for two years and he was always on time and looked out for my company
- I would use Brent again in a minute and recommend him highly
- We won the case.' Kevin McGinnis, Owner at Period Homes, Inc. 'Brent is a true professional in so many ways
- Brent has done quite a bit of legal work for my company over the years
- Brent exudes confidence to his clients and delivers with results
- Brent's personal skills, expert knowledge of the law, integrity and ability to think and implement ideas outside of the box are truly a huge asset for him and his clients.' Mike Bryan, Old School Logistics Inc. Publications & Presentations Brent Shellhorse on 'Enforcing Out-of-State Judgments in Texas' Brent Shellhorse spoke to the Fort Worth Chapter of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants on, 'Fiduciaries, Trade Secrets and Covenants Not to Compete.' Speaker for the Tarrant County Corporate Counsel Section - NonCompetes: What Are You Really Trying to Protect and Why Do You Deserve Protection?
- The State Wants Your Land, and Doesn't Have to Be Nice, Fort Worth Bus
- Press, Sept. 3, 2004 The Untenable Stricture: Pre-Mitigation Measurement Severs to Deny Protection Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, 4 Tex
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- L. Rev. 177 (1998)
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William Brent Shellhorse is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Texas →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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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