About Brackett & Ellis, P.C.

Brackett & Ellis, P.C. stands as one of Fort Worth’s most respected full-service civil practice firms, recognized for legal excellence, ethical advocacy, and strategic representation. For over four decades, the firm has provided comprehensive counsel to individuals, businesses, and governmental entities across Texas, the U.S., and Europe. Its multidisciplinary attorneys combine deep legal knowledge with forward-thinking strategies, ensuring every matter receives the meticulous preparation and insight needed for successful results.

Brackett & Ellis, P.C. attorneys deliver tailored legal strategies that reflect integrity, precision, and dedication to client success. Through rigorous analysis, practical guidance, and responsive service, the firm has built a reputation for excellence in complex and high-stakes matters. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top-tier firm in Education Law, it continues to achieve industry distinctions for superior advocacy, professionalism, and sound judgment.

Brackett & Ellis, P.C. provides a broad range of practice areas, including corporate law, construction, oil and gas, real estate, employment, insurance defense, and intellectual property. Its attorneys also represent clients in appellate law, estate planning, and professional liability cases. This wide-ranging expertise enables the firm to craft comprehensive solutions that address both immediate challenges and long-term objectives. Each representation is marked by careful preparation, clear communication, and a results-driven focus that prioritizes client interests.

Brackett & Ellis, P.C. remains dedicated to the highest standards of legal counsel and ethical representation. Decades of trusted service have established the firm as a leader in achieving favorable outcomes through professionalism, strategic insight, and confidentiality. With a continued commitment to excellence, the firm stands as a pillar of reliability and skill in the Texas legal community and beyond.

Practice Areas

Business
  • Banking
  • Business Formation, Restructuring and Dissolution
  • Business Succession Planning
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Corporate Governance
  • Entity Selection
  • Licensing, Assignments and Trade Agreements
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Non-Profit Organizations
  • Oil and Gas
  • Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies and Joint Ventures
  • Tax
Employment
  • Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
  • Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHR)
  • The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
  • Benefit Plans
  • Civil Rights and Discrimination Claims
  • Equal Pay Act
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Investigations
  • Employment Handbooks, Policies and Procedures
  • Employment Litigation
  • Unemployment Claims
  • Non-Compete, Non-Disclosure and Non-Solicitation Agreements
  • Reductions in Force, Terminations and WARN Act
  • Wrongful Discharge
  • Wage and Hour (FLSA) and Class Actions
  • Whistleblower
Estate Planning & Probate
  • Advance Health Care Directives
  • Asset Protection Planning
  • Durable and Medical Powers of Attorney
  • Estate and Gift Tax Planning
  • Federal Income, Estate and Gift Tax Returns
  • Living Wills
  • Marital Property Agreements
  • Probate and Estate Administration
  • Probate, Estate and Fiduciary Litigation
Intellectual Property
  • Copyright Litigation
  • Copyright Registration and Enforcement
  • Digital Millennium Copyright Act
  • E-Commerce and Cyber Security
  • Licensing, Assignments and Trade Agreements
  • Non-Disclosure, Non-Solicitation and Non-Compete Agreements and Litigation
  • Patent Litigation
  • Trade Dress Registration and Enforcement
  • Trademark Litigation
  • Trademark Registration and Enforcement
  • Trade Secrets and Unfair Competition Litigation
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Antitrust
  • Appellate
  • Aviation
  • Bad Faith
  • Breach of Contract
  • Business Torts
  • Class Actions
  • Complex Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Litigation
  • Constitutional Law
  • Deceptive Trade Practices (DTPA)
  • Design and Construction Defects
  • Eminent Domain
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Lender Liability
  • Officers and Directors Liability
  • Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Defense
  • Probate, Estate and Fiduciary
  • Products Liability
  • Professional Liability and Disciplinary Hearings
  • Property Damage
  • Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO)
  • Securities and Corporate
  • Tax
  • Temporary, Preliminary and Permanent Injunctions
  • Transportation
Real Estate
  • Acquisition, Development and Sale
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Construction Law
  • Eminent Domain
  • Evictions
  • Finance and Debt Restructure
  • Foreclosures
  • Homeowners Associations and Restrictive Covenants
  • Lease Agreements
  • Liens
  • Litigation
  • Mortgage Lending
  • Partition
  • Right of First Refusal
  • Tax
  • Zoning and Land Use
School Law
  • Administrative Hearings
  • Board Representation
  • Civil Rights and Discrimination Claims
  • Constitutional Law
  • Construction Contracts and Litigation
  • Detachment and Annexation
  • Education Foundations
  • Elections
  • Eminent Domain
  • Employee Terminations
  • First Amendment
  • Gender Equality and Title IX
  • In-Service Training
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Investigations
  • Licensing and Marketing
  • Open Government
  • Personnel Issues
  • Policy Development and Interpretation
  • Public Information Act
  • Purchasing and Procurement
  • Reductions In Force
  • Special Education and Section 504
  • Student Admissions, Attendance and Transfers
  • Student Discipline
  • Teacher Termination and Non-Renewal
  • Vendor Contracts

Fees

  • Accepts Credit Cards

Office location for Brackett & Ellis, P.C.

Brackett & Ellis, P.C.

100 Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76102