Lacy Malone Ryder & Menefee, PLLC - Fort Worth, TX
Lacy Malone Ryder & Menefee, PLLC is an award-winning business, estate planning, and civil litigation law firm based in Fort Worth, Texas. Combining decades of collaborative legal experience, the firm advises entrepreneurs, property associations, executives, and families across corporate transactions, commercial real estate, employment law, probate administration, and contentious dispute resolution throughout North Texas.
Comprehensive Legal Solutions for Texas Businesses and Individuals
Navigating commercial challenges, real estate developments, or legacy succession requires trusted counsel with deep business acumen and courtroom strength. Founded in Fort Worth, Lacy Malone Ryder & Menefee, PLLC delivers sophisticated representation built on conscientious analysis, contextual strategy, and collaborative partnership. Our experienced attorneys serve as trusted advisors, facilitators, and fierce courtroom advocates for businesses of all sizes, community associations, and individuals throughout Tarrant County. When your enterprise or family needs to hire an attorney who listens attentively and focuses on long-term results, our legal team provides decisive guidance at every stage.
Business Law, Corporate Governance, and Commercial Transactions
From ambitious startups to established regional corporations, enterprises require strategic legal solutions to seize growth opportunities and mitigate commercial liability. Whether you are executing a high-value asset acquisition, forming a new entity, or drafting crucial supplier agreements, our business formation and contract lawyers safeguard your operational goals. If an internal conflict arises or commercial partners disagree on future strategy, finding a skilled business litigation attorney is crucial to protect your bottom line. Our comprehensive corporate law services include:
- Strategic business formation, LLC structuring, corporate reorganization, and partnership agreements
- Negotiating and drafting complex commercial contracts, vendor agreements, and licensing pacts
- Counseling on mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases, and business sales
- Resolution of shareholder disputes, business divorce, and director liability claims
- Comprehensive employment and labor law counseling, employee handbooks, and non-compete compliance
- General corporate counsel services for mid-market companies and family-owned enterprises
Commercial Real Estate and Homeowners Association Governance
Texas real estate transactions involve intricate regulatory frameworks, land use ordinances, and contractual covenants. The real estate attorneys at Lacy Malone Ryder & Menefee, PLLC represent property owners, developers, commercial landlords, and condominium boards throughout North Texas. We also maintain a premier practice dedicated to homeowners association law, advising boards of directors on statutory compliance, assessment collections, and operational risk management. Our real estate practice covers:
- Commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, commercial leasing, and financing transactions
- Guidance for homeowners associations and condominium boards on Texas statutory requirements
- Drafting, interpreting, and enforcing HOA bylaws, restrictive covenants, and architectural guidelines
- Collection of delinquent association assessments and foreclosure proceedings
- Land use, zoning approvals, boundary disputes, and real estate litigation
Thoughtful Estate Planning, Probate, and Civil Dispute Resolution
Preserving family wealth and protecting vulnerable loved ones requires meticulous attention to detail. Our wills, estate planning and probate lawyers help individuals and families craft personalized wills, trusts, and powers of attorney to ensure smooth generational wealth transfer. If you need an attorney urgently to navigate a contested estate, challenge an executor's accounting, or address an urgent guardianship proceeding, our trial litigators act decisively. When you must consult a lawyer who balances empathetic counsel with proven courtroom effectiveness, Lacy Malone Ryder & Menefee, PLLC is ready to help you succeed. Connect with our Fort Worth office to schedule your free consultation today.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the historic Sundance Square district in the center of Downtown Fort Worth.
Building Location
Housed in the historic Plaza Hotel Building (originally built in 1908 and beautifully restored), situated right in Sundance Square next to popular restaurants like Reata and Mi Cocina.
Parking Details
Parking is available in nearby Sundance Square parking garages, which offer 2.5 hours of free validated parking during the day, as well as on-site underground spaces.
Public Transit
Served by Trinity Metro Route 2 (Camp Bowie/Downtown); nearest stop is at Houston & 2nd.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the beautifully restored main lobby of the Plaza Hotel Building. Take the elevator or stairs to the second floor to locate Suite 200.