Hales & Sellers, PLLC - Dallas, TX
Hales & Sellers, PLLC is a premier Dallas estate planning, probate litigation, and business law firm. Founded by Board Certified attorney Jack R. Hales Jr. and seasoned trial advocate Ryan Sellers, LL.M., the firm delivers proactive wealth preservation, contentious estate litigation, business succession planning, and wrongful death advocacy across North Texas.
Proactive Estate Planning and Asset Protection in Dallas
Safeguarding family wealth and avoiding costly legal disputes starts with comprehensive advance planning. Located on Hillcrest Road in North Dallas, Hales & Sellers, PLLC serves individuals, families, and business owners across Dallas, Collin, and Denton counties. Founding partner Jack R. Hales Jr. is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and a former registered tax preparer, bringing exceptional tax foresight to every client plan. Operating under the principle that prevention is worth a pound of cure, the firm anticipates risks before they emerge. If you need a lawyer urgently to establish a family estate plan, protect business assets, or navigate a difficult transition, this experienced legal team provides dedicated guidance.
Customized Wills, Trusts, and Wealth Preservation
Every family has distinct needs that require personalized legal strategies. As skilled estate planning lawyers, the firm designs estate plans that minimize probate expenses and avoid family conflict. Jack Hales and the estate planning team draft tailored testamentary documents as experienced wills lawyers and structure revocable living trusts, special needs trusts, and irrevocable asset protection trusts as knowledgeable trusts lawyers. The firm also prepares durable financial powers of attorney and healthcare directives to ensure client affairs remain protected during incapacity.
Texas Probate Administration and Contentious Probate Litigation
When a loved one passes away, settling the estate can be fraught with emotional and legal complexity. Operating as compassionate probate lawyers, Hales & Sellers guides executors and beneficiaries through independent and dependent estate administration in Texas probate courts. However, when conflicts over inheritances arise, partner Ryan Sellers, who holds an advanced Master of Laws in Litigation Management from Baylor University, leads the trial division. As aggressive business litigation lawyers, the firm represents clients in will contests, breach of fiduciary duty claims, trust disputes, and guardianship battles.
Probate and Litigation Strengths
- Representation of executors and trustees in formal Texas probate administration.
- Prosecution and defense of will contests, undue influence claims, and lack of capacity disputes.
- Fiduciary litigation against trustees or executors for mismanagement of estate funds.
- High-stakes wrongful death and funeral home negligence litigation for grieving families.
Business Law, Entity Formation, and Succession Planning
Running a thriving company requires continuous legal diligence and forward-looking succession strategies. Working as experienced business formation lawyers, the attorneys help entrepreneurs choose the proper corporate structure, including limited liability companies, partnerships, and corporations. As skilled contract lawyers, the firm drafts operating agreements, partnership agreements, buy-sell contracts, and commercial transactions. By integrating corporate structuring with personal estate plans, the firm ensures that family enterprises transfer smoothly without disrupting operational continuity.
Schedule a Free Consultation at Hales & Sellers
Hales & Sellers, PLLC is committed to providing attentive communication, transparent fees, and trial-tested representation. Clients find an attorney who listens with compassion and advocates with courtroom strength. Contact the Dallas office at 12720 Hillcrest Road today to schedule a free consultation and retain an attorney focused on protecting your assets and family future.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the convenient and accessible North Dallas area, just south of the LBJ Freeway (I-635) and near the Dallas High Five Interchange.
Building Location
Housed inside the prominent 10-story Class A office building known as Hillcrest Tower at 12720 Hillcrest Road, featuring an on-site fitness center and a restaurant.
Parking Details
Visitors have access to an abundance of structured parking options, including a secure on-site parking garage with covered parking spaces.
Public Transit
Served by Dallas Area Rapid Transit Route 200 (Westbound); nearest stop is at Spring Valley @ Hillcrest - W - FS.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main front doors of Hillcrest Tower, proceed past the on-site property management desk in the lobby, and take the passenger elevator up to the 8th floor to reach Suite 830.