Cantey Hanger LLP

The participants in the Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth’s 2024 Young Leaders Council Mentor Series that begins today have a tremendous opportunity to learn from approximately 40 mentors, including our very own... Partner Sara Norman. Sara’s real estate work includes transactions and financing, commercial lending, homeowners association representations, mineral lease negotiation and management, easement and contract drafting, and assorted oil and gas issues.

Tyler Craig graduated with a degree in Music Education from Baylor University in 2013, and later received his J.D. from Texas A&M University School of Law in 2017. After clerking for the Honorable Judge Ingrid Warren, in Dallas County Probate Court No. 2 in law school, Tyler’s professional practice focused on contested and uncontested probate and guardianship, estate planning, and fiduciary litigation, which he began straight out of law school. He joined Cantey Hanger’s business section in 2022 and has enjoyed working with clients across Texas from their personal legacy planning to complicated probate disputes. Battle hardened from his years as a die-hard fan of the ever-fluctuating Baylor Bears sports teams, Tyler applies a level of learned perseverance and steadfast dedication to the toughest of cases. When he’s not working, Tyler enjoys spending time with his wife and law school sweetheart, Alexis, and their two corgis, Willow and Granger. As a proud Fort Worthian, Tyler enjoys supporting local businesses and the arts. He and Alexis are anxiously awaiting the arrival of their first child later this year!

Partner Michael Colpoys has more than 45 years of experience as a civil trial lawyer with a primary emphasis in transportation, aviation, insurance defense, personal injury, wrongful death and general liability defense. More than 30 times, Mike has been AV-rated, the highest rating a lawyer can receive from the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings system. #dfwlawyer #dfwlawfirm #aviation #transportation #canteyhanger #martindalehubbell

Sean Looney arrived at Cantey Hanger with significant experience guiding privately owned or family-owned business clients in litigation and transactional matters. “Early in my career, I worked with entrepreneurs who needed legal advice to help them make practical business start-up decisions.” This helped Sean understand that business owners are often juggling so many responsibilities that taking the time to get legal counsel before a business transaction can get lost in the shuffle. “When I resumed my practice as a litigator, it made me realize how true it is that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, especially for businesses that may not have a ton of resources to allocate to litigation.” So, while Sean, a Partner at the firm, can help your business navigate a lawsuit, don’t be surprised if he also recommends “modifying your contracts.” #commerciallitigation #legalcounsel #dfwlawfirm #dfwlawyer #canteyhanger

Whether it is the death of a loved one, the struggles of an elderly parent, the challenges faced by special needs children, or guiding families through the options for their personal estate plans, Patrick Thorman’s calm demeanor helps clients feel secure during what could be the most difficult times in their lives. His practice focus is primarily in the areas of probate, complex guardianships, estate planning (Wills and Trusts), business transactions, business disputes and real estate transactions. Patrick is on the board of JLYASDIS JOURNEY, an East Texas non-profit that provides encouragement, support, and services to families with premature babies in the NICU. Principal practice areas:  - Estate Planning - Probate - Trust & Estate Administration - Elder and Special Needs Guardianship - Business Transaction - Real Estate #dfwlawyer #dfwlawfirm #midlothian #midlothianlawyer #estateplanning #probate #trusts #elderguardianship #realestatelaw

“We're blessed with the opportunity to stand for something — for liberty and freedom and fairness.” — President Ronald Reagan (1985)

Today is Partner Mollee Westfall's first anniversary with the firm. We asked her thoughts about the career switch. "After a year in private practice, I realize that I really like helping clients find solutions. Whether it’s defending a young delivery driver in a personal injury suit or advising homeowners when an HOA gets out of hand, it’s fun and immensely satisfying to help people find justice in and out of court. "I love the work environment at Cantey Hanger so much that I convinced my husband to join me here. Within two months, we got to try a criminal case together and our client received a well-deserved acquittal from the jury. "I left the district bench because I was ready for a new challenge. I have found what I was looking for at Cantey Hanger." Thank you, Mollee, for all you do to make Cantey Hanger a great place to work. #ittakesateam #anniversary #canteyhanger #dfwlawfirm #texaslawyer

A vote from peers is most meaningful, which leaves us quite pleased that 32 of our attorneys have been selected in 360 West Magazine’s compilation of Top Attorneys in 2024. Congrats to the honorees: Allan Howeth, April Robbins, Brian Newby, Derek Carson, Douglas W. Clayton, Greg Westfall, Harry Bartel, Julie Bergkamp, John Johndroe, Jordan Parker, Joshua Ross, Jermaine Watson, M.B.A., J.D., Kate Hancock, Laura Hallmon, Lyndsay Newell, Michael Appleman, Mary Hazlewood Barkley, Mary Colchin Johndroe, Mollee Westfall, Preston Polk, Pollard Rogers, Philip Vickers, Robert Aldrich, Ralph Duggins, Ryan Valdez, Scharli Branch, Scott Fredricks, Susan Lane, Sean Looney, Tawanna Lynn Cesare, Tyler Craig and Tyler Goldthwaite.   Each will tell you they wouldn't be so successful without our support teams that make Cantey Hanger such a great place to work. #canteyhanger #360westmagazine #topattorney #industryaward #dfwlawfirm #texaslawfirm #corporatelaw #texaslawyer #litigation #lawfirm #dfwlawyer

Kate Hancock focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation. Her experience covers litigation and appeals involving general business disputes, contract disputes, fiduciary litigation, covenants not to compete, fraud, and construction disputes in federal and state courts. Before joining Cantey Hanger, Kate was a law clerk to the Honorable John H. McBryde of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Practice areas: Commercial litigation, Fiduciary litigation, Labor & Employment #commerciallitigation #dfwlawfirm #dfwlawyer

Joshua Ross is an experienced litigator representing clients in civil, criminal, and administrative matters in federal and state jurisdictions. His general areas of focus are defense of health care providers and environmental regulation and enforcement. With more than 70 trials to jury verdict, he has expansive litigation experience. Mr. Ross represents clients in malpractice and licensure matters, fraud and abuse investigations and litigation, and other civil and criminal disputes. He is a Fellow of the Tarrant County Bar Foundation and Regional Director for the TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF DEFENSE COUNSEL. Principle practice areas: - Health Law - Government Investigations and Criminal Defense - Administrative Law - Environmental Law - Public & Regulatory - White Collar Criminal Defense #litigation #dfwlawyer #dfwlawfirm #malpractice #canteyhanger