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James J. Hartnett Jr.
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Licensed in Texas for 43 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Hartnett Law Firm
2920 N. Pearl Street, Dallas, TX, 75201
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James J. Hartnett Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is an excellent attorney and advocate for his clients. Jim is also an accomplished trial attorney and has a very good presence before both judges and juries. I would highly recommend Jim to any potential client."
"Jim is an excellent probate and trust trial lawyer."
"Jim Hartnett is a superb trial lawyer in the trust, estate and fiduciary litigation area."
"He is a top notch probate and trust litigator."
"Jim is the finest probate and trust lawyer in the Southwest."
Dianne Lawter
Trusts lawyer
Jack Lawter
Trusts lawyer
Experience
Honors
2011
Best Lawyers in America - Trusts & Estates, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Best Lawyers in Dallas - Trusts & Estates, D Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2010
Best Lawyers in America - Trusts & Estates, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Best Lawyers in Dallas - Trusts & Estates, D Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2007
“Top Notch” lawyer in Trusts and Estates, Texas Lawyer Magazine
2003
“Go To” lawyer in Trusts and Estates, Texas Lawyer Magazine
Work Experience
1983 - Present
Partner, Hartnett Law Firm
Associations
2004 - Present
Texas Bar FoundationFellow
1985 - Present
American Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1983 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationMember
1983 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1998 - 2000
Dallas Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and Estate SectionBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Estate of Velma Lee Robinson, Deceased
Set aside probated Will, and probated Will favorable for client
Education
1983
University of Texas School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
Austin College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Dallas Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and Estate Section
Top Mistakes of Estate Planners in Potential Will/Trust Contest Scenarios
2010
Texas Forum Group of Estate Planners
10 Fiduciary Attitudes That Just Might Get You Sued
2009
Dallas Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and Estate Section
No Contest Provisions – Do They Really Work?
2008
Tarrant County Probate Bar Association
The Forfeiture Clause: Contest Killer or Paper Tiger?
2007
23rd Annual Litigation Update
Fiduciary Duties & Liabilities – Case Law Update
2006
n, Real Estate, Trust, and Probate Law Section
Top Ten Ways a Fiduciary Can Assure Him/Herself of Getting Sued
Languages
English