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Biography
Martindale-Hubbell® Rating: AV® Preeminent™ ;
Member College of the State Bar of Texas
- Licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of the State of Texas and admitted to practice before various courts including the following: United States Supreme Court; United States Court of Appeals-Fourth Circuit; United States Court of Appeals-Fifth Circuit; United States Court of Appeals-Eleventh Circuit; United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas; United States District Court for the Western District of Texas; United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas; and United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
- Practice areas include probate and probate litigation; business dispute negotiation and litigation in state courts with emphasis on litigation in the following substantive areas: probate, contract, and real estate.
- Graduated cum laude from Baylor University School of Law and served as Notes & Comments Editor and Symposium Editor of the Baylor Law Review.
- Married since 1974.
- Proud father of an Eagle Scout and graduate of TCU Neeley School of Business- Go Frogs.
Probate, Contract, Real Estate and Business Disputes resolved by negotiation and litigation. Estate Planning.
Experienced litigators can make the difference in achieving a settlement without the costs of trial.
Probate is usually non-contested, but when it is, an experienced litigator can make the difference.
If you do not have a Will, the State of Texas directs how your estate will be distributed which may be contrary to your wishes.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Probate
70%
41 years
Litigation
20%
51 years
Wills and Living Wills
10%
41 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 195-425 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2017 2012
2012
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 50 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1975
No misconduct found
Location
Woolley <> Wilson, L.L.P.
(214) 871-5090
Fax
6440 N. Central Expwy, Suite 505, Dallas, TX, 75206
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Online Presence
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Byron L. Woolley's Reviews
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Practice Areas
Probate (7)
Business (5)
Lawsuits & Disputes (5)
Divorce & Separation (3)
Contracts & Agreements (2)
Estate Planning (2)
Administrative Law (1)
Animal Law (1)
Banking (1)
Commercial (1)
Family (1)
Litigation (1)
Real Estate (1)
Residential (1)
State, Local And Municipal Law (1)
Tax (1)
Wills & Living Wills (1)
Showing 6 - 7 of 7 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2014
A True Advocate
I have been living abroad for 11 years. I had to rely on the Internet to find an attorney in Dallas, TX. I read Byron Woolley´s reviews on AVVO and sent him an email to which he promptly replied. I could not believe it! I wrote to about 20 lawyers in a 15-day period. I also made calls. Only one...
Posted by Alex | February 03, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
Practical advice in a high conflict divorce
Byron helped me navigate a high conflict divorce from a Japanese national. He gave me excellent guidance on how to handle the settlement negotiations and was always available, even on weekends, to help neutralize my ex's tendency to escalate the conflict. Though my ex's attorney was featured in D M...
Byron L. Woolley's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Byron Woolley for over 25 years as a very zealous and effective advocate in civil litigation matters. He has a very down-to-earth approach in his dealings with clients and opposing counsel, which endears him to his clients and puts opposing counsel on notice that he is a force to be reckoned with."
"Byron is an excellent lawyer who tenaciously represents his clients. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Byron several years on various litgation matters and have know him for 20 years. He is an excellent lawyer, hard working and industious. He has handled several matters for me personally and I recommend him without qualifications. Further, he is personable and extremely trustworthy."
"I have known Byron for many years. We worked together at the same firm for a substantial part of that time. He is an outstanding lawyer, committed to his clients and uncompromising in his ethical pursuit of justice."
"I endorse this lawyer. I had the opportunity, as a young lawyer, to work with Byron. He has a tremendous wealth of legal knowledge and practical experience. I attribute many of the skills I have acquired to my association with him."
"Byron Woolley is a skilled, bright and conscientious lawyer who represents his clients zealously and ethically. He has my categorical endorsement as a practitioner in real estate, probate, general litigation and related areas of practice."
"Byron Woolley is an experienced attorney and a good man. I refer people to him who need a good trial lawyer, or who need an attorney with some of the other areas of expertise he has developed over his many years of experience. He sometimes refers complex commercial real estate transactions to me. Robert McTaggart"
"I endorse this lawyer. Byron is an exceptional person and an exceptional lawyer. i have know him 30 years. He was my mentor at the firm where we practiced together when I first began practicing law. He is bright, honest, personable, disciplined and extremely capable. He always places the client's best interest above all else and is loyal and uncompromising in his values. He emptimizes what a lawyer should be, and there are way too few lawyers like Byron these days. I am proud to call him my friend and that I first learned to practice law under Byron Woolley. I cannot imagine endorsing a fellow attorney more highly."
"I have referred several clients to Mr. Woolley. Mr. Woolley handled their matters to their satisfaction, maintained excellent contact with them throughout the representation, and was more than fair regarding his fees. He is a straight-shooter, and deals with his clients and opposing counsel in an ethical manner."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Woolley is a dedicated, insightful attorney who represents his clients with both finess and sincerity."
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Experience
Honors
2023
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Meador-Shepperd Distinquished Service Award, BSA Troop 890
2012
College of the State Bar of Texas, State Bar of Texas
1989
Member District 6 Committee on Admissions, State Bar of Texas
1985
Martindale-Hubble AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1983
ARKANSAS TRAVELER, Arkansas Governor, Bill Clinton
1974
Divorce and Separation, American Jurisprudence Award
1974
Evidence, American Jurisprudence Award
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, Woolley <> Wilson, LLP
1994 - 2010
Partner, Simpson Woolley, LLP
1990 - 1994
Partner, Rubinstein & Perry, LLP
1987 - 1990
Partner, Fugit, Hubbard, Woolley, Bloom & Mersky
1978 - 1987
Partner, Freytag, Marshall, Beneke, La Force & Rubinstein
1975 - 1978
Associate, Gardere Porter & DeHay
Associations
2012 - Present
CLCReferal Network Attorney
2012 - Present
Work Place BenefitsReferral Network Attorney
2011 - Present
LakeHighlandsLawyers.comAtttorney
2010 - Present
LawpointReferral Network Attorney
1976 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2015
State Bar of Texas, Texas Lawyer Referral Information ServiceReferral Network Attorney
2011 - 2018
Boy Scouts of America Circle Ten Northern TrailUnit Commissioner
2011 - 2015
Dallas Bar Association Lawyer ReferralReferral Network Attorney
2007 - 2009
Troop 890 Boy Scouts of AmericaTroop Committee Chairman
2006 - 2013
Boy Scouts of America Troop 890Assistant Scout Master
2006 - 2020
Legal ShieldReferral Network Attorney
2005 - 2012
AARP LEGAL SERVICES NETWORKReferral Network Attorney
Sample of Legal Cases
City of Dallas vs Gideon
2010 pro bono case in which a temporary Injunction was granted against City of Dallas preventing its removal of family pets which ultimately resulted in settlement of the case in which the family pets were allowed to remain with the Gideons.
Farmersville vs Two Pups and the Man Who Didn't Want Them
2011 pro bono case in which the Court granted a reprieve for the two puppies upon agreement that they be placed with a shelter outside of the city limits until adopted.
Oncor Electric Delivery vs Bruck, et al
2012 pro bono case in which I negotiated settelment which minimized destruction of trees.
Education
1975
Baylor University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
University of Texas System, Arlington
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
1975
Baylor Law Review
The Shreveport and Columbus Plans of Prepaid Legal Services An Analysis of Plans Presently in Operation
1974
Baylor Law Review
Jurisdiction Over Federal Enclaves
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Byron earned significant contribution points in 2012.
Legal Answers
Q&A
What are the laws when a parent dies with no will in Texas?
07 Nov 2018
Q&A
What is the cost involved with selling my mothers home she left no will and owes on a reverse mortgage ?
08 Nov 2018
Q&A
Do I need to have an estate lawyer to become executor of my dad's estate?
02 Mar 2015