William D. Pruett

William D. Pruett

also known as Bill Pruett

4.2
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 27 years

Family Lawyer at Fort Worth, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Adoption, Divorce & Separation ... +2 more

909 W. Magnolia Ave, Suite #6, Fort Worth, TX

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 80%

Family Law is what we do! This law firm can handle Family Law matters like amicable divorce, collaborative divorce, marriage annulments, adoptions, child support, child protective services cases, custody.

28 years

80%
Adoption 5%

We handle all aspects of the adoption process.

28 years

5%
Child Custody 5%

28 years

5%
Divorce and Separation 5%

Fort Worth Family Law Attorney Divorce services of William D. Pruett offers experienced and talented legal divorce attorney service that will represent you in every legal family matters. People of Fort Worth, TX can greatly count on us.

28 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 27 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1998

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of William D. Pruett

909 W. Magnolia Ave, Suite #6, Fort Worth, TX, 76104

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William D. Pruett's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Patty | March 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Patty Kasch

First time adoption family used Mary Hannah Burke. She was prompt, very informative and affordable. Best adoption lawyer around. Will use her again.

Posted by Kirsti | March 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Quick and Painless Divorce

William and his legal team made my divorce fast and painless for both parties. I would hire them a million times over. I felt heard and understood. The process was explained adequately to me. I never felt out of the loop or in the dark. When it came down to fighting over assets they prepared a rebutt...al quickly and I ended up with everything I wanted and more.

Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Shady and deceiful

If you ever want to feel like you have to be a lawyer to talk to your lawyer, by all means hire this group. Hannah was quick to reply back when it came to withdrawing representation and got it signed by Judge same day, but didn't even bother to let me know until I looked on e-file and asked. Any... time I asked a question, she seemed irritated and bothered by me. She would pick apart my question and make me feel like i had to be a lawyer just to ask the question right. She would constantly interrupt me, raise her voice and just act like she had no time for me when she was the one who would request we do a phone consult! She tried to get me to sign a final divorce decree that didn't even address any of the issues I asked (but yet still had to pay for them to write up something I didn't even want and then pay more out of my retainer to get it fixed). When I would ask, she would take forever to get back to me and then if I emailed weeks later to ask about it, she would either blow me off or act irritated over the phone about it. The only brightside was I was smart enough to request a copy of my bill (that they weren't sending regular so they could sneak in extra billable hours) and was able to get in writing that that would be refunded to me so she couldn't empty out the whole retainer out of pettiness. She was not very empathetic at all. I ended up filing pro-se and finishing the rest myself and even editing parts of it even though she tried to sink me by saying I would have to hire a whole new attorney and be out double just to finish the last bit of it.

Posted by Melissa | November 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce with ease

Bill and his entire team were friendly and fast acting in my divorce. I had reassurance everything was going to be fine and it was. I never felt like I needed to worry about anything, they had it handled. Highly recommend.

Posted by Shay | November 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Thank you to Mr. Pruett and his staff

I greatly appreciate all that Mr. Pruett and his staff did for us during a most difficult time in our lives. Mr. Pruett and his staff were top notch, they kept us posted via calls, emails or texts. We never felt out of the loop or left with a feeling of being forgotten. I know that every case is uniq...ue and everyone's situation is different, Mr. Pruett and his staff know that as well and they treat you with the kindness and respect that a person deserves, your not just a number to them. I hope that we never have to retain a lawyer again but if we do it will most certainly be Mr. Pruett.

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William D. Pruett's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anne Clary

Family lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very honest, very trustworthy and very knowledgeable."

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Craig Michalk

Family lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have been opposing counsel on several cases with Bill during the last ten plus years. I have always found him to be extremely thorough and always prepared. He diligently fights for his clients, but is always reasonable and professional. I, with great confidence, endorse Bill Pruett."

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Julya Billhymer

Family lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Pruett is fantastic and will work very hard for you and your family law issue. Highly recommend Bill."

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Patricia Cooke

Family lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer and the remarkable work that gets done for clients."

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Robert Leonard

Family lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill Pruett is incredibly bright and knowledgeable. I find him to be reasonable while still advocating for his client."

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James Ince

Family lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Bill in another firm and have worked with him since that time. He is always extremely professional. Mostly, he and his staff care greatly about the client and really get personally involved."

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Robert Blankenship

Family lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Over the years I have worked as opposing counsel and as co-counsel with Mr. Pruett. He is a very hard working attorney who keeps his clients informed. I would recommend Bill to any of my family or friends."

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Patricia Baca Bennett

Family lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is a gentleman. He fights hard for his clients while maintaining the civility that earns him the respect of judges and helps his clients through difficult times."

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Theresa Copeland

Family lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill Pruett is well known in the Tarrant County legal community. He is always professional, prepared and a great advocate for his clients."

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Jamie Taylor

Family lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to work with Bill Pruett for years and have always found him to be an ethical, caring advocate for his clients. I recommend him for all family law related matters."

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Dorothea Laster

Family lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enjoy reading Attorney Pruett's posts on AVVO. His responses show a vast knowledge of family law. I am always interested in what he has to say. I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Douglas Borthwick

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Vonnie Dones

Adoption lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A top-notch attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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Sean Cleary

Adoption lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Other

"No matter what kind of legal issues you face throughout your life, it is important to have an experienced and trustworthy lawyer on your side. This attorney is one."

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Robert von Dohlen

Child custody lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Karen Johnson

Family lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lester Reed

Family lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. I have been on the opposite side of him and have worked with him on a family law issue. He conducts himself with the highest level of integrity and zeal. To hire Mr. Pruett is to ensure that your case will have top-notch attention to detail and excellent client service. His staff is the best around. His work ethic is unparalleled. His is kind. He is trustworthy and he has always treated me, and those around him, with the utmost courtesy. Hire him. You won't be sorry you did."

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Raymond Daniel

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Jamie Taylor

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Theresa Copeland

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Dana Manry

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James Ince

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Thomas Baker

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Robert Leonard

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Harry Harris

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Dorothea Laster

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Douglas Borthwick

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2015

Client Choice awared Badge, Avvo

2014

State Bar College, State Bar of Texas

2010

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner/ Attorney, Law Office of William D. Pruett

2013 - 2013

Attorny, Texas Veterans Law Clinic

2010 - 2013

Attorney, Bob Leonard Law Group

2005 - 2010

Managing Attorney, Bailey & Galyen

1998 - 2003

Attorney, Legal Aid of North Texas

1998 - 2015

Licensed to Practice, U.S. Federal Court Northern District of Texas

1997 - 1998

Owner, William D. Pruett Attoney ( solo firm)

1995 - 1996

Legal Intern, Harris County D. A. Office

1994 - 1995

Legal Intern, Zimmerman & Levine

1992 - 1994

Child Abuse Investigator, Texas Department Family and Protective Services (CPS)

1983 - 1992

Militay Police U.S.Airforce, United States Air Force

Associations

2015 - Present

State Bar of Texas, General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm Section

2015 - Present

State Bar of Texas Technology Section

2013 - Present

State Bar of Texas

State Bar College

2013 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Member

2012 - Present

Johnson County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2010 - Present

Burleson Youth Association

Sponsor

2000 - Present

Tarrant county

Probono Legal Clinic Volunteer

1999 - Present

Tarrant County Bar Foundation

Attorney Member

1999 - Present

Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association

Attorney Member

1998 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

1997 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Attorney Member

2012 - 2014

Texas Family of Family Services

Review Comittee Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Robles Children

Foster Parents Awarded sole custody

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Education

1997

University of Houston Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Texas System, Arlington

History

1989

Mid Western State University

Political Science

1981

HIll College

Speaking Engagements

2010

Career Day

How My Profession Helps People

2000

Tarrant County Tranining

" Our Children"

1992

Whiteman Airforce Base , Mo.

Anti Terrorism Training

1991

Self Defense , Whiteman Airforce Base , MO

Protecting Yourself

1991

England Airforce Base , LA

"Crime Prevention Training"

Publications

2014

Wedgewood News "Know Your Rights"

2010

Texas Lawyers Magazine Adoption and Your Family

2007

Texas Lawyer Magazine Representing Clients on a Budget

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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