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R. Hal Moorman

Litigation Attorney at Brenham, TX

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5
Practice areas
  1. Litigation
    35%
    Board Certified Texas Board of Legal Specialization. First chair bench and jury trial experience in personal injury, contract, commercial, condemnation, deceptive trade practice, will contest, oil and gas, and other areas of law in district and county courts. Represented clients in alternate dispute resolution including both arbitration and mediation. Served as an arbitrator.

    47 years

  2. Estate planning
    30%
    Board Certified Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Planned estates ranging in size from modest estates to estates in excess of $80 million. . Prepared hundreds of complex wills, containing provisions for testamentary trusts, marital deduction trusts, generation skipping trusts, life insurance, and powers of appointment (both general and special). Prepared and filed numerous estate and gift tax returns.

    47 years

  3. Probate
    15%
    Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Handled numerous probates, dependent and independent administrations, will and trust contests and other contested probate litigation. Prepared estate and gift tax returns. Handled IRS audits of estate and gift tax returns.

    47 years

  4. Business
    10%
    Counseled clients in the formation of limited partnerships, limited liability companies, general partnerships, professional corporations, professional associations and corporations. Involved in business succession planning to transition from one generation to the next.

    47 years

  5. Other
    10%

I grew up in Brenham and returned here to practice with my father in 1976.  I enjoy helping people reduce or avoid estate taxes and plan their estates and their businesses in a way that meets their goals and achieves family harmony.  When problems arise, I also am able to assist people in the courthouse. 

Outside of work, I enjoy being with my family.  I ride a tandem bicycle with my wife.  I also like to hunt and fish.  I like guitar playing and learning languages.

 

Licensed for 46 years
State TX
Status Eligible to Practice in Texas
Acquired 1976
Updated 01/18/2023

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Moorman Tate Haley Upchurch & Yates, L.L.P.
207 East Main Street
Brenham, TX, 77833-3754

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Moorman Tate Haley Upchurch & Yates, LLP
  • 1976 - Present

Education

  • Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor, Cum laude
  • 1976
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • S.B.
  • 1971

Associations

  • American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
  • Regent
  • 2012 - Present
  • American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
  • Fellow
  • 1995 - Present
  • State Bar of Texas
  • Member
  • 1976 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1976 - Present
  • Washington County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1976 - Present
  • Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • Board Member
  • 2010 - 2016
  • American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
  • Texas State Chair
  • 2009 - 2013
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Languages Spoken

  • German

Honors and Awards

  • super lawyers
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2016
  • Best Lawyers
  • Best Lawyers
  • 2016
  • Texas Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2015
  • Texas Superlawyer
  • Texas Super Lawyers
  • 2014
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2014
  • Lawyer of the Year Litigation - Trusts & Estates Houston
  • Best Lawyers
  • 2013
  • Best Lawyer
  • Best Lawyers
  • 2013
  • Texas Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2013
  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • 2012
  • Texas Super Lawyer
  • Texas Super Lawyers
  • 2012
  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • 2011
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • 2010
  • Texas Super Lawyer
  • Texas Super Lawyers
  • 2010
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • 2009
  • Texas Super Lawyer
  • Texas Super Lawyers
  • 2009
  • Texas Super Lawyer
  • Texas Super Lawyers
  • 2008
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • 2008
  • Texas Super Lawyer
  • Texas Super Lawyers
  • 2007
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • 2007
  • Texas Super Lawyer
  • Texas Super Lawyers
  • 2006
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • 2006
  • Texas Super Lawyer
  • Texas Super Lawyers
  • 2005
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • 2005
  • Texas Super Lawyer
  • Texas Super Lawyers
  • 2004
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • 2004
  • Texas Super Lawyer
  • Texas Super Lawyers
  • 2003
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • 2003
  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2002
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • 2001
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Publications

  • State Bar of Texas
  • Don't Come to My Office With Suing Me on Your mind
  • 2008
  • State Bar of Texas Charitable Giving Institute
  • Can I say "No" to the Next Fund Drive - I have a Conflict of Interest? Ethical Issues for Estate Planning Lawyers Dealing with Charities and Donors
  • 2004
  • State Bar of Texas
  • Searching for WMD for FLPs" Destroying the Family Limited Partnership on Divorce
  • 2003
  • State Bar of Texas
  • Selection of Trustees: How do you pick the right Trustee for your Plan?
  • 2003
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Speaking Engagements

  • 20th Annual State Bar of Texas Advanced Estate Planning & Probate Course 2009
  • Where the Rubber Meets the Road: How Drafting Affects Discretion in Action
  • 2009
  • Attorneys for Family Held Enterprises
  • Bucket Lists for Partnerships: Preparing for IRS Audits Before Death
  • 2008
  • Joint Fall Meeting Tax Litigation and Controversy Committee
  • Family Limited Partnerships:A Practical Guide to Fighting Legal Pitfalls
  • 2006
  • Advanced Estate Planning Institute
  • When the Music's Over - Turn Out the Lights? ....Estate Planning in a Zero Tax Environment
  • 2005
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