Underwood Law Firm - Amarillo, TX

Over a Century of Uncompromising Legal Excellence in Texas

Founded in Amarillo in 1912 by Judge Robert E. Underwood, the Underwood Law Firm has built an enduring legacy of excellence, integrity, and client commitment. As one of Amarillo's largest and Texas' oldest full-service civil law firms, Underwood features a team of over fifty elite attorneys across offices in Amarillo, Lubbock, Fort Worth, and Pampa. We serve as trusted legal counsel to a diverse client base, ranging from large regional employers and financial institutions to families, developers, and agricultural producers. Our firm combines our long-standing traditions of ethical representation with cutting-edge legal strategies to deliver unmatched solutions.

Comprehensive Business, Banking, and Corporate Law

Success in today's complex commercial landscape requires sophisticated legal strategies that anticipate challenges and protect your business interests. Underwood's corporate attorneys provide comprehensive counsel on business formations, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations, commercial transactions, and banking regulations. We also feature a robust business litigation group prepared to defend your company in disputes involving breach of contract, partnership conflicts, and consumer protection. Our team delivers direct, business-oriented legal guidance designed to facilitate commercial growth and manage corporate risk.

Advanced Estate Planning, Trust Administration, and Probate

Securing your family's future and preserving your wealth requires highly personalized planning. Underwood's estate planning group, including experienced shareholder Angelica Farinacci, helps clients draft custom last wills and testaments, establish trusts, and coordinate powers of attorney. We also provide compassionate and highly organized probate and estate administration services, guiding executors and beneficiaries through their duties under Texas law. In cases where disputes arise, our probate litigation lawyers provide skilled representation in guardianship contests, trust disputes, and contested wills.

Commercial Real Estate, Construction, and Agricultural Law

Real estate and agriculture represent the backbone of the Texas Panhandle economy. Underwood represents land owners, farmers, ranchers, developers, and lenders in a complete range of transactions, including agricultural land acquisitions, zoning, leasing, and boundary disputes. Our firm is also a regional leader in construction law, representing contractors, design professionals, and subcontractors in contract negotiations and construction defect litigation. Furthermore, we advise clients on renewable energy projects, oil and gas leases, and municipal land use issues throughout Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do you provide legal counsel to school districts" Yes. Underwood is a recognized leader in Texas school law, representing public school boards, community colleges, and charter schools in education law, employment matters, and public finance.
• How can I submit a payment to your firm" We offer convenient online portal payments, wire transfers, and accept traditional credit cards and checks for your convenience.