Lively & Associates - Fort Worth, TX

Experienced Business Law and Civil Litigation in Fort Worth

For businesses, property owners, and families facing intricate legal challenges, experienced counsel is essential. Located in the Bank of America Tower in Sundance Square, Lively & Associates provides seasoned representation throughout North Texas. With attorney roots dating back to 1965, the firm offers the resources and knowledge of a large practice alongside the responsiveness of a boutique firm. Led by John R. Lively, Jr., with counsel from former Second Court of Appeals Justice David F. Farris and Daniel R. Aguilar, the team brings over 80 years of collective legal skill. When you need to find a lawyer who understands the practical realities of commercial enterprises, Lively & Associates delivers exceptional advocacy.

Trial-Tested Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Commercial conflicts require lawyers who excel both at negotiation and in the courtroom. The attorneys at Lively & Associates try cases across Tarrant County, the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, and Texas state and federal courts. If your company faces an urgent legal matter and you need an attorney urgently to safeguard operations, the firm provides decisive advocacy:

• Breach of contract litigation, vendor disputes, and commercial lease disagreements.
• Creditor rights, bankruptcy representation, and commercial debt recovery.
• Commercial landlord-tenant disputes, lease enforcement, and eviction proceedings.
• Construction litigation involving design defects, mechanic liens, and breach of warranty.
• Insurance losses, fiduciary disputes, and partnership dissolutions.

Distinguished Civil Appellate Practice and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Appellate practice demands thorough procedural knowledge and compelling writing. The firm appellate section is headed by retired Justice David F. Farris, who served for more than seventeen years on the Second Court of Appeals and authored over 1,000 judicial opinions. The firm handles brief writing, oral arguments before Texas appellate courts and the Texas Supreme Court, and complex mandamus proceedings. Additionally, the practice provides arbitration and mediation services to resolve disputes efficiently.

Business Formation and Counsel for Family Enterprises

As a multi-generational firm, Lively & Associates understands the operational dynamics of family-owned businesses. The attorneys manage business formation for limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and corporations, preparing customized operating agreements and shareholder contracts. As corporate counsel, the firm advises on governance, commercial contracts, and business succession planning.

Estate Planning, Probate, and Energy Law

Preserving family wealth requires thoughtful legal preparation. The firm drafts wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. In probate, the team guides executors through Tarrant County courts, handling independent administration and estate settlement. Located in the Barnett Shale, the firm also advises on oil and gas leasing, pipeline easements, and real estate transactions.

Why You Should Hire an Attorney at Lively & Associates

Voted among Tarrant County Best Attorneys by Fort Worth Magazine consecutively from 2010 through 2024, recognized by Texas Super Lawyers, and AV-rated, Lively & Associates delivers ethical, results-focused counsel. The firm provides modern client conveniences including online invoice payments via LawPay. If you are ready to hire an attorney who will protect your business and family interests, contact the downtown Fort Worth office to schedule a legal consultation.