William Brent Shellhorse
About William
Biography
I grew up in Arlington, Texas and currently live in Fort Worth, with my wife and two young boys. My litigation practice focuses on commercial matters in both the state and federal courts, covering a wide range of subjects. As part of my litigation practice, I have handled numerous employment cases and complex commercial disputes, including the following matters:
Employment:
Covenants Not to Compete
Trade Secrets & Confidential Information
Real Estate:
Real Estate Contract Disputes
Real Estate Title & Ownership Issues
Mechanic's Liens
Easements
Fraud in Real Estate Transactions
Foreclosure
Oil & Gas lease disputes
Commercial:
Commercial Contract Disputes
Collections
Joint Venture & Partnership Issues
Fiduciary Duty Claims
DTPA Claims
Prior to private practice, I worked as a Briefing Attorney to the Honorable Justice Terrie Livingston, Court of Appeals, Second District of Texas from 1998-1999. After that I joined the Whitaker Chalk in 1999.
I am a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and a member of the Tarrant County Bar Association.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
11 years
11 years
11 years
11 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 27 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC
301 Commerce St Ste 3500, Fort Worth, TX, 76102-4135
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"I have known Brent for almost 15 years. He is an excellent attorney with outstanding knowledge in the areas of litigation and appeals and is also a wonderful person. Brent has high ethical standards. He is easy to talk to and has the respect of his colleagues. I highly endorse this fine attorney!"
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"I highly endorse this lawyer. Brent is an outstanding lawyer. His knowledge of the law is encyclopedic. His ability to breakdown and then solve complex issues is remarkable. His advocacy is tenacious but tempered with common sense. His professionalism is unwavering."
Litigation lawyer
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2012
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2011
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2010
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2009
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2008
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2008
Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2007
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2007
Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2006
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2005
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2005
Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
2004
Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
2004
Rising Star, Texas Monthly Magazine
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Member, Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC
1998 - 1999
Briefing Attorney, Texas 2nd Court Of Appeals (Forth Worth)
Associations
2011 - Present
Texas Bar FoundationFellow
1999 - Present
Tarrant County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - 2007
Eldon B. Mahon American Inn of CourtBarrister
1997 - 1998
Texas Wesleyan Law ReviewManaging Editor
Sample of Legal Cases
Cased compelled to arbitration
Summary Judgment for client
Education
1998
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1995
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2014
Fiduciaries, Trade Secrets, and Covenants Not to Compete
Publications
N/A
N/A
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Can I file criminal charges against my business partner?
02 Feb 2019
Can you correct a misspelled name on a will or add an addendum?
25 Jan 2019
Take legal action against lying auto body shop?
05 Oct 2015