Gordon & Sykes, LLP - Fort Worth, TX
Gordon & Sykes, LLP is a distinguished Fort Worth boutique firm providing over four decades of trusted counsel in estate planning, probate administration, trust litigation, business law, banking, and real estate transactions across Texas.
Distinguished Estate Planning, Probate, and Business Counsel in Fort Worth
For more than forty years, Gordon & Sykes, LLP has stood as a trusted legal resource in Fort Worth, representing individuals, business owners, trustees, and fiduciaries across Texas. The practice is led by partner Karen H. Gordon, who earned her law degree from Southern Methodist University in 1978 and has been Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1987. Holding an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and regular Super Lawyers recognition, the firm combines boutique personal service with extensive courtroom capability. When you need to hire an attorney who provides ethical and tailored advocacy, Gordon & Sykes delivers exceptional results.
Sophisticated Estate Planning, Wills, and Living Trusts
Preserving family wealth requires thoughtful structuring. Gordon & Sykes, LLP designs custom estate plans tailored to each client family dynamics and assets. The firm prepares wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, durable powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. The attorneys work closely with clients to minimize estate tax exposure, protect vulnerable beneficiaries, and structure seamless generational wealth transfers.
Probate Administration and Fiduciary Trust Litigation
Settling an estate through probate can involve complex filings and disputed claims. Gordon & Sykes, LLP assists executors and administrators through every phase of probate administration in Tarrant County courts, handling petitions, creditor notices, and asset distribution. When conflicts arise over will contests, capacity questions, or fiduciary breaches, the firm provides aggressive trust litigation advocacy. The firm also represents bank trust departments and fiduciaries, while establishing court-ordered guardianships. When family disputes arise and parties need an attorney urgently to safeguard estate assets, the firm takes decisive action.
Comprehensive Business Law and Succession Planning
Gordon & Sykes, LLP advises entrepreneurs and corporations across all stages of development. The firm facilitates business formation, creating limited liability companies, partnerships, and corporate entities. The team drafts commercial contracts, vendor agreements, and corporate governance policies. A core strength of the firm is business succession planning, assisting owners in transferring family enterprises smoothly while addressing tax and operational governance issues. Business leaders looking to find a lawyer who protects commercial viability trust the firm practical insight.
Real Estate, Construction Law, and Banking Representation
The firm provides comprehensive counsel in residential real estate, commercial real estate, and construction law. Gordon & Sykes, LLP represents developers, architects, contractors, and lenders in property conveyances, construction agreements, mechanic lien disputes, and easements. The firm also handles lender representation, advising financial institutions on loan documentation and regulatory compliance.
High-Stakes Business Litigation
When commercial disputes occur, Gordon & Sykes, LLP delivers strategic advocacy. The firm handles business litigation involving contract breaches, partnership disputes, and fiduciary duty violations through skilled settlement negotiations or determined courtroom representation.
- Board-certified leadership in wills, living trusts, and estate planning
- Skilled probate administration, guardianship establishment, and trust litigation
- Counsel for corporate fiduciaries, bank trust departments, and executors
- Strategic business formation, commercial contracts, and business succession planning
- Comprehensive residential real estate, commercial real estate, and construction law counsel
Whether you require proactive guidance to craft a family estate plan, resolve an estate dispute in probate court, or consult with a lawyer regarding corporate restructuring, Gordon & Sykes, LLP offers the dedicated legal skill necessary to protect your interests.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the vibrant University district of Fort Worth, close to the University Park Village shopping area.
Building Location
The office is situated in a ten-story Class A office tower known as University Centre II. It is easily found near University Park Village and the scenic Trinity River.
Parking Details
Visitors can utilize the complimentary on-site surface visitor parking, with covered parking options also available.
Public Transit
Served by Trinity Metro Route 53 (University); nearest stop is at University & Rosedale.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main lobby of University Centre II. Take the building elevators up to the 8th floor to reach the office in Suite 806.