Strategic legal guidance for individuals, families and businesses.
About Griffith, Jay & Michel
Griffith, Jay & Michel, LLP is a full-service Texas law firm handling litigation, transactional and appellate matters across a wide range of practice areas, including civil litigation, family law, business bankruptcy, estate planning and probate, guardianship, real estate and business organization. Our comprehensive civil practice allows clients to rely on seasoned attorneys who bring deep knowledge and strategic insight to even the most complex legal issues.
With more than 100 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys work collaboratively to guide clients through difficult decisions with clarity, respect and confidence. Our firm is committed to providing solution-based representation throughout Tarrant, Parker, Denton, Johnson and Hood counties.
Award-Winning Representation
Proven Experience. Trusted Results.
Built on commitment, respect, and more than 100 years of combined legal insight, our firm delivers dependable counsel with a personal touch. We guide clients through life’s most important decisions with steady leadership and a tradition of trusted Texas service.
136+
Years of Combined Legal Experience
11,000+
Cases
Handled
20+
Years Serving
North Texas
Attorneys
The attorneys of Griffith, Jay & Michel, LLP, are experienced and talented legal advocates focused on resolving our clients' legal problems. The firm's lawyers provide exceptional client service while guiding clients through complex matters.
Practices
The attorneys at Griffith, Jay & Michel, LLP treat their clients with respect and assist them in making complicated legal decisions.With more than 100 years of combined legal experience, the firm will help navigate clients through complex legal matters.
News
The Griffith, Jay & Michel News page showcases firm publications, features, and notable announcements. It reflects the firm’s thought leadership, professional recognition, and continued engagement within the legal community.
Practices
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Appeals to Court of Appeals
Appeals to Supreme Court
Writs of Mandamus & Prohibition
Pre-trial Motions
Jury Charge Motions for New Trial
Post Trial Motions
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Corporations (C-corps and S-corps)
Limited Liability Companies (LLC)
Limited Partnerships (LP)
Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP)
Stock Purchase Agreement
Asset Purchase Agreement
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Property Division
Valuable assets
Multiple houses
Vacation home
Stock portfolio
Business interests
Professional practices
Pensions and retirement assets
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Complex Property Division
High Assets
Multiple homes
Retirement Assets
Stock portfolios
Business assets
Child Custody Grandparent Rights
Child Support
Spousal support
Family Law Appeals
Prenuptial Agreements
Post-nuptial Agreements
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Permanent Guardianships
Temporary Guardianships
Management Trusts Agents under Power of Attorney
Guardian Ad Litem
Attorney Ad Litem
Contested Capacity Matters
Less Restrictive Alternatives
Validity of Powers of Attorney
Validity of the Declaration of Guardian
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Wills Trusts - Revocable and/or Irrevocable
Power of Attorney
Medical Power of Attorney
Directive to Physician
Declaration of Guardian
Marital Property Planning
Charitable Planning
Asset Protection Planning
Tax and Business Planning
Probate, Estate & Trust Administration
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Business Litigation
Personal Injury
Litigation Appeals
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Independent Administrations
Dependent Administrations
Temporary Administrations
Applications to Probate a Will and/or Codicil
Muniments of Title Heirship
Determinations Contested Estates
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Proving and Defending Wills
Attacking Invalid Wills
Common Law Marriage
Lack of Capacity
Undue Influence
Improper Execution
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Commercial leasing and sales
Residential leasing and sales
Landlords Commercial litigation
Mineral interests
Condemnation
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Appellate Law
Developing tailored case strategies to help clients successfully pursue their goals in appellate courts.
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Business Organization
Advising clients on entity formation and providing continued strategic planning for existing business clients.
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Litigation
Pursuing client interests through civil litigation in commercial, business and personal injury cases
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Complex Divorce
Resolving complex property division matters for clients with significant assets including homes, stocks, business interests, and accounts.
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Family Law
Resolving family law matters, including child support, child custody, spousal support, pre and postnuptial agreements, and appeals.
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Incapacity & Estate Planning
Advising clients on incapacity planning and estate strategies to protect assets, wishes, and long-term interests.
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Probate & Estate Administration
Guiding clients through probate and estate administration matters with clarity, efficiency, and strategic care.
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Probate Litigation
Advocating for clients in probate litigation involving contested wills, capacity issues, and estate disputes.
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Guardianship
Advising and representing clients in guardianship proceedings involving capacity and care decisions.
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Real Estate
Advising clients on commercial and residential real estate matters, including transactions and litigation.
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