The Ashmore Law Firm, P.C. - Dallas, TX
Founded in 1987 by former Dallas County Probate Judge Joseph E. Ashmore, Jr., The Ashmore Law Firm, P.C. delivers premier legal counsel where family law meets family legacy, specializing in complex divorce, probate litigation, and comprehensive estate planning.
Dedicated Family Law and Estate Planning Counsel in Dallas
The Ashmore Law Firm, P.C. is an esteemed Dallas boutique law practice established in 1987 by the late Honorable Joseph E. Ashmore, Jr., former presiding judge of Dallas County Probate Court No. 3, alongside his son Gary Ashmore. Today, managing attorneys Gary Ashmore and Lori Ashmore Peters lead a multi-disciplinary team with more than 130 years of combined legal experience. Built upon generational trust, strategic clarity, and meticulous attention to detail, the firm provides North Texas families and business owners with compassionate, results-driven advocacy through every stage of family transitions and wealth preservation.
Core Legal Practice Areas
The Ashmore Law Firm uniquely bridges family law and wealth succession under one roof. When individuals need a knowledgeable Dallas divorce lawyer or probate attorney, the firm provides comprehensive guidance across key areas:
- High-net-worth divorce: Skillful management of complex property division, business valuations, executive compensation packages, hidden asset tracing, and separate versus community property disputes.
- Child custody and support: Developing workable parenting plans, child support calculations, geographic custody restrictions, and modifications focused on the child's best interests.
- Marital agreements: Crafting robust prenuptial agreement solutions and postnuptial agreements designed to protect family businesses, inheritances, and separate assets.
- Estate planning, wills and trusts: Structuring customized wills, revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, special needs trusts, and medical or financial powers of attorney.
- Probate administration and estate settlement: Guiding executors, administrators, and personal representatives smoothly through the Texas probate court process.
- Probate and fiduciary litigation: Aggressively litigating will contests, breach of fiduciary duty disputes, contested guardianships, and trustee removal proceedings.
- Guardianship: Assisting families in securing legal guardianship protections for aging loved ones, incapacitated adults, and special needs individuals.
Collaborative Strategy That Protects Your Family Legacy
What truly sets The Ashmore Law Firm apart is its interdisciplinary approach. When clients navigate marital dissolution, their estate plans, trusts, and beneficiary designations often require immediate restructuring. Because the firm houses both sophisticated family law litigators and experienced estate planning attorneys, clients benefit from seamless collaboration without redundant legal expenses. Consistently recognized in The Best Lawyers in America, Best Law Firms, and Texas Super Lawyers, the firm pairs courtroom readiness with compassionate mediation options to secure favorable, long-term outcomes.
Schedule Your Confidential Consultation
Whether you are facing a contentious divorce, need to update your estate documents, or require steadfast probate representation, The Ashmore Law Firm, P.C. is ready to protect your interests. Contact the Dallas office today to arrange your confidential case consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the active Oak Lawn neighborhood of Dallas, directly across from the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.
Building Location
The firm is housed in a prominent free-standing commercial office building situated at the corner of Maple Avenue and Welborn Street, which is easily located adjacent to Reverchon Park.
Parking Details
Dedicated on-site surface parking is available for clients and visitors directly in front of the building.
Public Transit
Served by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Route 1 (Malcolm X / Maple); nearest stop is at Maple @ Hood - N - FS.
Accessibility / Suite Access
The office is located in a free-standing building at the corner of Maple Avenue and Welborn Street. Clients can enter through the main front entrance directly facing the parking lot.