B. C. Cornish

B. C. Cornish

also known as BC Cornish

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 45 years

Family Lawyer at Fort Worth, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Probate

Tindall Square One, 604 East 4th St., Ste 201, Fort Worth, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 45 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1980

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of B. C. Cornish

Tindall Square One, 604 East 4th St., Ste 201, Fort Worth, TX, 76102

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B. C. Cornish's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Debi | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

This woman is AWESOME!

Ms. Cornish actually handled two cases for me - one involving trust issues I was having with a trustee and another involving a dispute over mineral rights/royalties. In the first case she did an excellent job in making sure that I was getting the information I requested even when that took mult...iple requests from her office to the trustee's attorney. She always followed up in a timely manner, was ALWAYS very professional and would let me know the status of the case. She took the time to actually sit down and discuss all options with me and together we decided that it just would not be cost effective to pursue litigation against the trustee. That case is closed and to my satisfaction. Very pleased with how that turned out. The second case she handled for me was a mineral rights/royalties issue. In this particular case she had to deal with an extremely difficult opposing counsel and his extremely difficult client. Again, she was very professional and thorough and tough when she had to be. I would recommend B. C. Cornish to handle any dispute. She is just an amazing person not to mention a kick ass attorney.

Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Totally Professional Attorney

BC Cornish has provided me with legal advice several times and represented me legally also. She is always the total professional respected by both her clients, opposing legal representatives and court personnel. She is always well worth the fees charged. I have always gotten more than my money's wort...h for her legal knowledge, insight, and advice. Unfortunately, I need her services again for a contractor dispute. BC Cornish is my go-to for anything legal.

Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2011 | Family

Extremely knowledgeable in Family Law

I am an out of state client who found myself as a respondent in a Texas family law matter. B.C. Cornish provided invaluable counsel and got me up to speed very quickly on Texas family law. The other party has two practicing Texas lawyers in her family and I felt like could be taken advantage of, bu...t with B.C.'s expert guidance, I felt like I actually had the advantage. I reached a settlement before the hearing had concluded, and this would have not been possible without B.C's involvement. She was particularly astute in her objections to both questions posed to me on the witness stand and in questions posed to the petitioner on the witness stand. B.C. was very confident yet respectful before the judge, even though she had not tried a case in the particular county where my case was heard. I very heartily endorse B.C. Cornish and Associates.

Posted by Christina | October 28, 2011 | Child Custody

Child Custody Suit

I would recommend BC and her staff to anyone dealing with a child custody suit. BC helped me thru a 2 year court battle dealing with an ex who had sued me 3 previous times. She was very through, driven and dedicated to concluding our case with a positive outcome for me and my daughter. The results of... my case proved it! I still use BC today when I need assistance dealing with my ex-husband. I would recommend BC to anyone needing a good lawyer in Tarrant County!

Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent attorney

B.C. was my attorney in my lawsuit against a major company. She was the best to have on your side, I would not be where I am today if it was not for her and her ability to settle my case.

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B. C. Cornish's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Luce

Family lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. B.C. is smart, always prepared and does a damn good job. I respect her and her work."

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Justin Sisemore

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. B.C. is very professional, highly educated, and humble enough to put the right people in place to get the job done when the case requires expertise outside of family law. She's also tuff as nails if you cross her."

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Daniel Barrett

Family lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"B. C. is a fine lawyer, and one of the "short list" of family law attorneys to whom I refer clients in need of such expertise. I recommend her without hesitation."

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Elaine Ryan

Family lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known B.C. Cornish both on a professional level and a personal level for almost 20 years. She is the consummate professional with the utmost of integrity."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Catherine Borum

Family lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"B. C. Cornish is the finest litigator I have ever had the privledge of knowing. She the standard that other attorneys aspire to."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2018

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2017

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2016

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2015

Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2014

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2013

Emeritus, Mahon Inn of Court

2013

Top Family Lawyer, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2012

Top Family Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2011

Top Family Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2010

Top Family Law Attorney, Fort Worth Texas Magazine

2009

Emeritis, Eldon Mahon Inns of Court

2009

Top Attorney in Family Law, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2008

Board Member, Tarrant County Bar Foundation

2008

Top Attorney in Family Law, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2007

Top Attorney in Family Law, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2006

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

A-V Rating with Martindale-Hubbell, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

Top Attorney in Employment Law, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2002

Top Attorney in Personal Injury, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2000

Charter Fellow, Tarrant County Bar Foundation

1998

Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation

1997

President, Tarrant County Trial Lawyers

1994

Board Member, Tarrant County Women's Bar Association

1988

Good Gal Award, Texas Women's Political Caucus

N/A

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Attorney, BC Cornish, Attorney

2006 - Present

Principal, B. C. Cornish & Associates

1982 - 2006

Principal, Law Office of B. C. Cornish

1980 - 1982

Reginald Heber Smith Community Lawyer Fellow, Legal Services Corporation

Associations

Tarrant County Bar Association

Member

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

1998 - 1998

Texas Bar Foundation

Fellow

1997 - 1997

Tarrant County Trial Lawyers Association

President

1994 - 1994

Tarrant County Women's Bar Association

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Meister, et al. vs. Smithway Motor Express, Inc., et al.

2nd largest settlement in Texas in 2001

Meister, et al. vs. Smithway Motor Express, Inc., et al.

2nd largest settlement in Texas in 2001

Maddox v. Schlitterbahn Water Park

Settlement just before jury selection

Jane Doe vs. Southwestern Bell

Confidential Settlement

Doe v. Mother and Unborn Baby Care, Inc.

Jury Trial-Fake Clinic enjoined from false advertising

Elliston v. Joy Toy Novelty, Inc.

Jury Trial- Verdict for Plaintiff

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Education

1980

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Texas System, Arlington

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Women's Policy Forum Luncheon

Equal Pay Act

2008

Texas Family Law

Voir Dire for the Trial of a Family Law Jury Case

2004

People's Law School

Employment Law

2002

Tarrant County Bar Association

Ethics and Client Communications

1997

Legislative Update

Legislative Changes re Litigation and Insurance

1996

City of Fort Worth

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

1993

President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities

American's with Disabilities Act and its Applicatoin to People Who are HIV Positive

Publications

2014

Texas Wesleyan University School of Law Seminar Navigating the Family Law Courts

1992

Texas Bar Journal Abortion: State of the Law/Law of the States

1980

Sexual Inequities: Welfare Reform as it Affects Women Professional Development Thesis

1980

Time-of-Day Rate Structuring in Texas Thesis

1979

Boards and Commissions in the State of Texas Book

Languages

English

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