Nace and Motley, LLP - Dallas, TX

High-Stakes Business Litigation and Family Law Advocacy in Dallas

When significant financial exposure, commercial enterprises, or complex family assets are on the line, clients require decisive and battle-tested legal advocates. Established in 2005, Nace and Motley, LLP is a premier civil litigation and family law boutique located at The Crescent in Uptown Dallas. Founded by veteran trial lawyers Bradford Winston Brad Nace and Kristi Ulyn Motley, the firm provides hard-hitting, high-caliber representation tailored to matters of substantial complexity. With more than four decades of combined courtroom experience, Nace Motley has earned an outstanding reputation across Texas for strategic foresight, aggressive trial readiness, and exceptional client advocacy in both the boardroom and the courtroom.

Comprehensive Legal Capabilities and Core Practice Areas

The legal landscape demands dynamic strategies rather than standardized formulas. Whether you are navigating a disputed corporate dissolution or resolving sensitive domestic conflicts, individuals and businesses who urgently need an attorney find authoritative counsel at Nace Motley across three primary pillars:

• Business litigation and dispute resolution: Representing corporations, executives, and partners in breach of contract claims, business torts, trade secret theft, non-compete enforcement, shareholder disputes, and partnership dissolutions.
• Complex family law and asset protection: Leading sophisticated matrimonial litigation, high-net-worth divorce proceedings, separate property tracing, prenuptial agreements, and contested child custody and visitation matters.
• Construction litigation and arbitration: Representing developers, commercial lenders, general contractors, suppliers, and property owners in multi-party construction defect claims, mechanic lien foreclosures, and delay dispute arbitrations.
• Corporate governance and business formation: Advising business owners on entity structuring, operating agreements, commercial contract negotiations, and corporate advisory matters designed to mitigate litigation risks.
• Estate and trust litigation: Protecting beneficiary and fiduciary rights in contested probate proceedings, fiduciary breach claims, and disputed estate allocations.
• Appellate advocacy: Preserving trial victories and challenging adverse judicial rulings through thorough legal briefing in Texas appellate courts.

Proven Courtroom Mastery and Collaborative Partner Involvement

What sets Nace and Motley, LLP apart is the direct, hands-on involvement of its name partners on every matter. Brad Nace, a graduate of Baylor University School of Law, leads the family law and construction litigation sections, bringing renowned trial aggressiveness recognized through prestigious Dallas peer awards. Kristi Motley, an alumna of New York University School of Law, directs the business litigation and intellectual property disputes practice, holding consistent selection to Texas Super Lawyers. Working together synergistically, they evaluate every evidentiary element, craft innovative litigation theories, and aggressively challenge opposing claims to maximize favorable leverage for their clients.

Transparent Counsel and Results-Oriented Advocacy

Nace Motley operates with complete fidelity to client goals, building lasting relationships where client referrals drive ongoing firm growth. Clients seeking to find a lawyer who is accessible, candid about legal risks and associated costs, and relentlessly dedicated to victory receive tailored counsel at every stage. Located in the landmark Crescent complex in Dallas, the firm offers structured retainer fee options and comprehensive case assessments. When the stakes are critical and you must hire an attorney who treats your success as their own, Nace and Motley, LLP provides the commanding representation necessary to achieve optimal results.