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Our mission at the Law Office of Ronda S Haynes, PLLC located in Azle, Texas is to provide high quality, professional legal services to the North Texas community at a price that is affordable to our clients and fair to our firm, and to treat every client with respect, and every matter with the diligence and attention it deserves. Providing peace of mind and representation with honesty and integrity. We Proudly serve clients in not only Azle, Tx. but also in Springtown, Weatherford, Boyd, Lake Worth & Fort Worth, Texas. Which Covers Tarrant, Parker and Wise Counties.. We understand that you have a choice when it comes to legal representation and you need to have confidence in the Family Attorney you hire. We strive to not only meet your expectations but to exceed them. We are honored to have the opportunity to give back to our local community and to serve clients in all of North Texas. We truly believe every client deserves quality legal representation. We stand behind every word of our mission statement. These are not simply words, but our commitment to ourselves, to our community, and to you, our client.

Beth A. Serafini-Smith is a distinguished graduate of Purdue University and a graduate of Valparaiso University School of Law. Beth began her law career in the field of Creditor/Debtor law after being admitted to the Indiana Bar in 1997. She provided direct support to several Fortune 500 companies and handled all matters associated with securing outstanding funds for her clients.. Beth and her family moved to Texas in 2005. She passed the Texas Bar Exam in 2009. As a means to further enhance her legal experience she interned at the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office. She has been practicing law in the area of Probate and Estate Planning since March of 2012. Beth is a proud member of the Indiana State Bar, the State Bar of Texas, the Katy Bar Association, the Fort Bend County Bar Association, and the Montgomery Bar Association.. In August 2013 the Serafini Smith Law Firm opened its doors. The firm will focus on Probate, Estate Planning, and Trusts. Beth is a compassionate attorney who understands the need to develop a trusting long term relationship with her clients. She wants to earn the right to be considered YOUR trusted attorney.  She will work hard to earn your 5 star review!

As one of the founding members of Theander & Grimes, Amanda Grimes is an experienced Katy estate planning attorney who puts the needs of her clients first. Since her graduation from Texas Tech School of Law, she has focused her legal practice on estate planning, probate, and elder law, giving her clients a broad knowledge base from which to obtain legal help. Those looking to create a stable and prosperous future for their families can call Theander & Grimes today to schedule a consultation with a knowledgeable legal professional.

I was raised in a family of farmers. We farmed green chilies, watermelons, pumpkins, dairies and more. Growing up in a small farming community, my family taught me to work hard, and be fair. But if I were to pick the “golden rule” from my upbringing, it would be that we take care of our family, no matter what. Now that I am raising a family of my own, I understand why.. After graduating from Oklahoma State with an Animal Science degree, I moved back home to help my father start his dairy nutrition company. After several years of hard work, the company finally became successful. I then shifted my attention to law school, and somehow managed to score in the top 1% on the entrance exams. As a result, I was able to attend the University of Texas School of Law after being awarded the Dean’s Presidential Scholarship, for which I am forever grateful.

Joe Babb has been practicing law in Austin since 1985. Starting his practice just in time for the great Texas real estate depression of the 1980s following the savings and loan crisis, Joe by necessity learned how to be creative in resolving difficult legal issues related to troubled real estate loans and disintegrating partnerships. Joe has also handled literally thousands of collection matters for large and small creditors, including those involving straight breach of contract claims, fraud, real estate fraud, and racketeering. Joe brings that hard-earned experience to his clients in his areas of practice, listed below.. Joe started working with REALTORS® in law school, and hasn’t stopped. He worked on creating the original form documents for the Texas Association of REALTORS® and the Austin Board of REALTORS®. Joe continues those relationships today, working closely with REALTOR® associations, REALTORS®, and their clients. If it touches real estate, Joe has probably worked on it. He has worked on many and varied commercial and residential real estate transactions, and has also handled the litigation which sometimes, unfortunately, arises from those transactions. He knows every deal is different, every deal is special to his clients, and every deal can come unraveled if not properly structured.. Working so closely with real estate, Joe also knows the value of estate planning and taking care of your family’s assets in times of difficulty and for succeeding generations. You need a will and powers of attorney to handle those assets and for making medical decisions. In some special circumstances trusts or other arrangements, such as LLCs or family limited partnerships, are appropriate for handling your assets. Joe can help you assess your needs and prepare for the future.

As a dedicated member of the Texas State Bar Association, attorney Ricardo J. Villarreal has built a remarkable career spanning over two decades in the legal field. Adeptly focused in estate planning and probate, Mr. Villarreal is deeply committed to delivering exceptional service and minimizing complexities for his clients. His comprehensive understanding of the legal intricacies associated with estate planning enables him to provide insightful and efficient guidance. Mr. Villarreal's approach is defined by his unwavering dedication to client satisfaction and his ability to simplify even the most challenging legal processes. His commitment extends beyond mere legal representation to fostering a supportive and informative client experience. If you're seeking an attorney who combines extensive experience with a client-centric focus, Ricardo J. Villarreal is the trusted choice for ensuring your estate planning and probate matters are handled with the utmost competence.

Being a lawyer was always on the horizon for Liz as a natural outgrowth of her zeal for fairness and justice. Liz is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, whether it’s protecting themselves or their loved ones or tailoring a solution to a unique set of legal needs.. Liz focuses on problem solving that addresses the client’s needs without compromising on the right solution. She has litigated large and highly contentious trust and estate contests, achieving much desired results for her clients. Above all else, her clients reap the benefit of her personal investment, skill, and dedication.. Liz has maintained a commitment to public service throughout her career, including volunteering through Volunteer Legal Services, and serving on boards and commissions. Prior to law school, she dedicated a year to public service as an Americorp VISTA. In law school, she served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Texas Journal of Civil Liberties and Civil Rights.. In 2016, she was awarded the Austin LGBT Bar Association’s Annual Award of Excellence. Liz was an adjunct professor at St. Edward’s University and currently serves on the board of the Estate Planning and Probate Section of the Austin Bar Association.

Tracy J. Willi focuses her practice on estate planning.. Ms. Willi is a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, and the Appellate Practice Sections of the State Bar of Texas and the Austin Bar Association.  From 2003 to 2005, she served as Chair of the Women in the Profession Committee of the State Bar of Texas.  She was voted by her attorney peers to be named a Texas Super Lawyer each year since 2009.. Ms. Willi is admitted to practice before all Texas courts, the United States Supreme Court, the United States Courts of Appeals for the 5th, 6th, and Federal Circuits, and the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas.  She is Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and registered to practice patent law before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Terry Belt arrived in Austin in 1965 from the little German town of Weimar, Texas, where he learned to haul hay bales for the local farmers.  He attended the University of Texas in 1965-1972, where he earned a degree in accounting in 1969 and a Doctors of Jurisprudence from the UT Law School in 1972.. Belt’s desire to become a lawyer was fueled by his summer work in Casper Wyoming for a petroleum abstract title company. While working there, during his high school years, Belt would deliver the completed abstracts to the lawyers for the Oil Companies, and he was impressed that the lawyers always wore cuff links.. After Belt graduated from Law School in Austin, and for the next 43 years, he operated his solo law practice in Austin, except for the two years that he moved his practice to Geneva, Switzerland and then to Paris, France.. He also taught at the University of Texas, and Austin Community College, and to make ends meet while he started his practice, he played a saxophone in a dance band. The saxophone that he used was purchased from B.J. Thomas, of “Rain Drops Keep Falling.” After the first 6 years of working as a lawyer and as a musician, Belt retired his saxophone.. During his 43 years in solo practice, he was an officer, or director of: The Austin Jaycees, the Young Man’s Business League (YMBL), West Austin Rotary, Technology Advisory Group, Westlake Chamber of Commerce, and a cancer charity known as The Smile Never Fades. He also has served on the board of directors for numerous Austin businesses.. During his career, Terry Belt has earned two Texas Supreme Court victories, and was board certified by the State Bar of Texas.. Belt is in good standing with the State Bar of Texas, and he is licensed to practice in all State Courts, The U.S. Supreme Court, and the Federal Western District courts.. He has a weekly radio show known as “ASK THE LAWYER”, and he has participated in numerous speaking engagements for the State Bar of Texas and the Austin Apartment Association.. Belt has been married to Diane Belt for 27 years and has 2 grown children and 4 grandchildren.

Brooke thrives on the opportunity to assist clients in shaping the kinds of legal strategies that best represent their lifestyles, their loved ones and their life goals. In the years since the firm's initial founding, she has dedicated her practice to giving clients the essential tools they'll need as they navigate marriage and relationships, plan for and raise families, look after and advocate for aging parents, build and protect assets, and ultimately plan for how all these puzzle pieces are handled upon death. She takes a hands-on approach with each and every client, striving to understand their unique situations through open dialogue and mutual trust.

My law practice focuses on:. Probate & Administration Of Estates: Probate of Wills, Determination of Heirship, Administration of Estates and Trusts, Guardianship, Life Insurance Claims, Representation of Fiduciaries, and Real Property Title Issues.. Estate & Tax Planning: Wills & Codicils, Powers of Attorney, Advance Directives, Testamentary and Inter Vivos Trusts, Charitable Giving, Life Insurance Trusts, and Retirement Planning.. BUSINESS SUCCESSION PLANNING: Creating Business Entities to Limit Liability and Exposure, Buy/Sell Agreements, Key Personnel Agreements, Creation of Trusts for Succession of Family-Owned Businesses.. After practicing with an Austin law firm for eight years, I opened the Law Office of Kathleen L. Macaulay to offer personal client service and individualized legal advice.

The Law Office of Jessica M. Warren focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning and probate.  Our office is located in downtown Austin at 700 Lavaca, Suite 1400, Austin, Texas 78041.  Please call us for an appointment at.

I am a comprehensive estate planning attorney (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, medical care directives). I also offer detailed gun trusts to protect individuals and loved ones in the legal ownership and transfer of both traditional and NFA-regulated (Class 3) weapons. I am a member of both WealthCounsel and GunDocx. It is my policy to offer the highest quality product in an open, transparent, and friendly manner. You decide which options work best, and everything is offered at an affordable, fixed, upfront cost with absolutely no hidden or additional fees.. I graduated from Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law in Washington, DC, in 2007, and became an associate at a small firm in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of the nation’s capital. I eventually joined the complex commercial litigation department of a large firm in downtown DC before opening my own practice in Austin, TX.