Malouf Nakos Jackson & Swinson - Dallas, TX
Established in 1973, Malouf Nakos Jackson and Swinson in Dallas, TX delivers premier legal counsel in wills, trusts, estate planning, probate administration, taxation, and business law for families and commercial enterprises.
Over Fifty Years of Distinguished Legal Heritage in Dallas
Since August 1, 1973, Malouf Nakos Jackson and Swinson has provided exceptional legal guidance across North Texas. Originally founded by Donald J. Malouf, Michael F. Lynch, and John D. Jackson, and later joined by Curtis R. Swinson and Alex E. Nakos, the firm brings together attorneys with over two centuries of collective experience. The firm operates on four core principles: listen attentively, understand client objectives, craft effective solutions, and execute with precision. When clients need to find a lawyer with deep institutional knowledge in safeguarding wealth, this Dallas practice delivers unmatched stability.
Comprehensive Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning
Protecting family wealth across generations requires nuanced knowledge of tax laws and testamentary instruments. The estate planning lawyers at Malouf Nakos Jackson and Swinson tailor every document to balance personal values, family dynamics, and financial objectives.
- Last wills and testaments, drafting tailored wills lawyers documents to govern asset distribution and nominate executors.
- Revocable and irrevocable trusts, structuring living trusts, bypass trusts, and generational transfer trusts to bypass probate friction.
- Tax minimization, formulating gift and generation-skipping transfer strategies to preserve multi-generational wealth.
- Incapacity directives, drafting financial powers of attorney, healthcare proxies, and living wills for personal protection.
Probate and Estate Administration Representation
Navigating probate after the loss of a loved one requires steady guidance. The firm probate lawyers guide executors, trustees, and beneficiaries through Texas probate courts with clarity and efficiency.
- Independent estate administration, handling probate filings, creditor notices, and statutory inventories in Dallas County.
- Fiduciary counsel, guiding executors and trustees to fulfill fiduciary obligations, prevent disputes, and minimize liabilities.
- Beneficiary representation, defending the lawful rights of heirs throughout trust and estate distributions.
Business Formation, Taxation Law, and Commercial Real Estate
The practice advises privately held enterprises, partnerships, and entrepreneurs throughout the business lifecycle. When companies need to hire an attorney for business formation, restructuring, or buy-sell agreements, the team ensures full regulatory and tax alignment. Additionally, commercial real estate lawyers at the firm represent borrowers, owners, and developers in property acquisitions, leasing agreements, and commercial financing.
Recognized Legal Excellence and Advanced Credentials
Firm attorneys hold distinguished credentials, including Master of Laws degrees in taxation and Board Certification by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in estate planning and probate law. Recognitions include AV Preeminent ratings by Martindale-Hubbell, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, and D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas. When leaders need a lawyer immediately for time-sensitive corporate transactions or estate restructuring, MNJS Law provides seasoned advice.
Merit Tower Office in Dallas
Centrally located at 12222 Merit Drive Suite 1000 in Dallas, TX 75251, Malouf Nakos Jackson and Swinson serves clients throughout Dallas, Richardson, Plano, and the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Contact the office to schedule a confidential consultation with an attorney.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the prominent Park Central business area of North Dallas, near the Medical City Dallas Hospital campus.
Building Location
Housed in the striking Merit Tower, an impressive 19-story Class A office high-rise located right off the US 75 Central Expressway.
Parking Details
The building features a connected six-level structured parking garage with elevator access, offering free unreserved parking for visitors.
Public Transit
Served by Dallas Area Rapid Transit Route 241 (South - Forest Lane Station); nearest stop is at Merit @ Clodus Fields - S - FS.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the building through the professional main lobby of Merit Tower. Take the high-speed passenger elevators to the 10th floor to find the firm in Suite 1000.