Brackett & Ellis, P.C. - Fort Worth, TX

Comprehensive Corporate and Litigation Counsel in Fort Worth, Texas

Positioned directly across from the historic Tarrant County Courthouse, Brackett and Ellis, P.C. has served as a pillar of the North Texas legal community since 1978. As a premier midsize law firm, the practice combines the resources and depth of a major institutional firm with the personalized responsiveness of a boutique practice. The firm attorneys are consistently honored by Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers, and Martindale-Hubbell, with more than half of its partners holding prestigious AV Preeminent ratings. Representing public school districts, multinational corporations, regional financial institutions, and entrepreneurs, the firm navigates complex regulatory frameworks and high-stakes courtroom disputes. When commercial entities need an attorney in Fort Worth to protect their corporate assets, resolve contentious business conflicts, or negotiate multi-million dollar agreements, Brackett and Ellis delivers seasoned legal advocacy.

Cutting-Edge Intellectual Property and Brand Protection

Safeguarding commercial innovations and proprietary branding requires technical mastery and aggressive trial readiness. Practicing as elite financial and ip lawyers, the firm manages sophisticated intellectual property portfolios and courtroom disputes. Core service areas include:

• Strategic patent enforcement and courtroom defense spearheaded by experienced patent attorneys before federal district courts and appellate panels.
• Comprehensive brand management conducted by trademark lawyers handling registration, licensing, and trade dress disputes before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Decisive infringement litigation led by copyright lawyers protecting digital software, published content, and proprietary trade secrets under state and federal trade secret statutes.

Business Litigation, Commercial Contracts, and Entity Formation

Corporate transactions and commercial relationships require foresight to prevent costly operational disruptions. Operating as business and real estate lawyers, the team provides strategic legal guidance for enterprises of all sizes. Serving as business formation lawyers, the practice advises startups and expanding corporations on corporate structuring, operating agreements, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, skilled contract lawyers draft, negotiate, and review vendor agreements, joint venture pacts, and non-disclosure covenants. When commercial disagreements occur, relentless business litigation lawyers handle breach of contract claims, fiduciary disputes, shareholder conflicts, and antitrust matters with tactical precision.

Real Estate, Employment Defense, and Estate Planning

Beyond commercial litigation, the firm serves developers and property owners as commercial real estate lawyers and residential real estate lawyers handling acquisitions, zoning, commercial leasing, and construction lien disputes. The firm employment defense group acts as employment and labor lawyers, workplace discrimination lawyers, harassment lawyers, and wage and hour lawyers defending employers against federal Title VII claims and wage disputes. Furthermore, the practice works as trusted estate planning lawyers, wills lawyers, trusts lawyers, and probate lawyers protecting family wealth and guiding executors through estate administration.

Institutional Strength and Client-Focused Advocacy

Corporate leaders and private individuals looking to find a lawyer who emphasizes direct communication will appreciate the firm client-first ethos. With bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish, Brackett and Ellis provides clear, collaborative guidance. When you prepare to hire an attorney for intricate commercial disputes or institutional counsel, choose a firm with nearly five decades of proven legal excellence.