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I am more than just a lawyer. As a business owner myself, I understand the challenges that come with high-level decisions. I am a trusted advisor helping businesses make strategic choices for both growth and risk reduction. We offer outside general counsel services to our clients to help them achieve their goals in a competitive and cost-effective manner without sacrificing quality.

My goal is to provide the highest quality legal representation to each and every one of my clients. I believe it is important to work closely with my clients through each phase of their case or legal issue. I take extra time to answer my client’s questions, explain their rights and obligations, protect their interests, and to prepare their case for aggressive litigation when necessary. I am experienced in several areas of law including general civil litigation, business law, chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy, creditor representation, and collections.

Shevonn Willis is the founder and managing attorney of The Smith Willis Firm. She has 15 years of legal experience in Business Law, as well as Estate Planning.  This experience includes counseling and advising start-up companies to multi-million dollar Fortune 500 companies in various aspects of business, as well as helping individuals, couples and families make critical decisions in the areas of wills, trusts, estates and probate.. Prior to forming The Smith Willis Firm, Shevonn practiced law with Tressler, LLP, a full-service, national law firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.  The knowledge she gained at Tressler has prepared her for working with individuals and companies at all levels and in various industries.. Prior to Tressler, Shevonn gained valuable insight into the federal court system while she was a judicial extern for the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.  Shevonn’s early experience also included studying European Union Law in Rome, Italy, where she learned the dynamics of contract laws in other countries and mechanisms businesses can use to deal with product delivery and payment.. Shevonn volunteers in both her personal capacity and through the Firm’s mission of giving back to the community.  Shevonn is a board member of several non-profits and a frequent speaker on issues surrounding business law and estate planning.

Throughout his professional career, Robert has developed a reputation as a creative problem solver. It has often been the case that Robert was presented with problems that seemed virtually impossible to solve, yet he was able to develop solutions. Robert's approach to problem solving extends beyond the problem itself to developing an understanding of the context of the problem. To truly solve any problem, one must first understand the situation as well as the objectives of the people involved.

I'm a native Texan and graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law and the Straus Institute, the nation’s top-ranked dispute resolution program. I served as Legislative Counsel to a United States Representative in Washington, DC until 2014, when I decided to return to Texas for reasons every Texan will inherently understand.. As Counsel to the Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, I managed a broad portfolio of legal and regulatory issues and contributed to significant legislative reforms. I'm passionate about the Dallas Cowboys and providing my clients with excellent service.

Frank Gannon is a skilled and knowledgeable business law attorney who represents businesses, contractors and individuals in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in business litigation, business formations and construction law.. Mr. Gannon has been licensed to practice law in the state of Texas since 1997.. Mr. Gannon graduated from SMU School of Law in 1997. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1993 with a B.A. in Economics.. Mr. Gannon is admitted to practice law in the state of Texas as well as the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas.. Mr. Gannon is a member of the Dallas Bar Association.

Bob represents businesses and individuals in civil and employment litigation matters, represents executives, physicians and business owners in divorce cases invovling high-conflict or complex property disputes, and serves as outside counsel providing day-to-day operational legal advice to a number of his clients.. Bob’s civil litigation practice involves a broad range of contractual litigation and arbitration matters as well as employer-employee disputes, trade secret misappropriation, covenants not to compete, business torts, franchise disputes, physician partnership disputes, oil and gas, real estate, and financial and lending disputes, technology and licensing, investment and acquisition disputes, probate, and data breach matters.

Terry has significant experience working with entrepreneurs and small businesses to help them start and grow their businesses. She provides practical, legal advice to clients who want to acquire a business or franchise, start their own business or sell one. Terry advises on all aspects of starting a business - business formation and planning, business succession planning, employment issues, drafting documents necessary for running and protecting the business, hiring and firing employees and independent contractors, intellectual property, collections, commercial property leases and purchases, business loans and financing, and acquiring and selling a business. She also provides advice and counsel to non-profit corporations with respect to obtaining tax-free status and other corporate matters. She is a volunteer attorney at the Collin County Small Business Development Center where she teaches classes on the Legal Aspects of Starting and Running a Business to entrepreneurs.

Estate Planning:. I do things differently from other lawyers. I do not just give you a stack of documents. I advise and guide you to the best possible outcome for your family when you cannot be there for them yourself.. My firm represents Texas and Missouri families and individuals on matters involving estate planning, succession, wills, trusts, and asset protection.. I help you make the best planning decisions for your family and ensure that the estate plan you create with me will work when your loved ones need it most.. I have invested heavily in estate planning training and technology for my firm to ensure clients receive the best service. I am here to safeguard your family's legacy, and ensure your final wishes are honored.. Business Law. I believe in keeping businesses out of court and out controversy. I do not just file paperwork and give you a stack of documents. I advise and guide you to the best possible outcome for your business.. My firm represents Texas and Missouri businesses and individuals on matters involving business entities, formation, labor and employment, employee handbooks, COVID-19 guidelines, screening and hiring, non-competes, employment policies, terminations, independent contractors, tax, finance, acquisition, succession planning, senior executive retirement plans, commercial transactions, intellectual property and technology, data security and privacy, real estate and more.I help you make the best planning decisions for your business and ensure that the business plan you create with me will help keep you out of court and out of controversy. .. I have invested heavily in business law training and technology for my firm to ensure clients receive the best service. I am here to safeguard your business, and ensure you stay profitable.. Background:. I obtained my Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Regis University in 2005 before I enrolled in law school. I received my Juris Doctor degree from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2009. While in law school, I received real world trial experience by interning with the Office of the Denver District Attorney, the Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center, and competing in various moot court competitions both national and international. In addition, I was elected President of the Jewish Law Students Association and Secretary of the Student Trial Lawyers Association. Recently, I have served as a bar exam tutor and grader.. After law school, I felt called to military service for our country, so I commissioned as a field artillery officer in the United States Army. During a deployment to Afghanistan, I led my platoon on over 100 combat missions, bringing home safely all of the soldiers under my command. After five years in the Army, I entered the business world where I worked as a consultant for an elite printing and packaging company named Belmark, Inc. for five years, working with some of the largest companies in the country.. Following my time with Belmark, Inc., I worked as a family law attorney for O'Neil Wysocki for short period of time. I ultimately found that my true legal passions were in estate planning and business law. As a result, I started my own value-based law firm focusing on estate planning and business law needs. My law firm seeks to provide our clients with the highest levels of quality, service, and care.

Adrian Hebert-Thomas, Esq. is the principal attorney of Hebert-Thomas Law, PLLC. She is a skilled attorney who focuses her practice on advising businesses and entrepreneurs in various aspects of corporate law. Her practice areas encompass Corporate Formation and Governance; Business Law and Technology Transactions; and Mergers & Acquisitions. From business disputes to filing trademark applications, Adrian has the experience to tackle any legal issue your enterprise may encounter.. Adrian has a passion for helping entrepreneurs develop a strong business acumen and providing them with the necessary legal tools to foster and promote their success. Above all, she takes pride in exceeding expectations and nurturing strong, meaningful client relationships. She is always eager to counsel new clients and provide exceptional legal services to satisfy all of their corporate law needs.. If you are seeking legal advice for your business, please contact Adrian at or give her a call at today!