Adam J. Fulkerson

Adam J. Fulkerson is an accomplished tax and corporate attorney with deep experience advising clients on federal, state, and local tax matters. His practice includes mergers and acquisitions, business structuring, corporate governance, and estate planning, and his client base includes startups and companies with transactions exceeding hundreds of millions.

Adam earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Texas at Arlington, graduating summa cum laude. He then received his J.D. summa cum laude from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2010, followed by an LL.M. in Taxation from SMU Dedman School of Law in 2014, cementing his expertise in advanced tax strategy and planning.

Adam advises clients on forming corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies, helping them navigate entity selection, reorganizations, deferred compensation, and like-kind exchanges. He routinely structures and negotiates shareholder, partnership, and operating agreements to support long-term business growth and regulatory compliance.

Adam advises clients on all aspects of estate planning and probate, including wills, trusts, and guidance for fiduciaries throughout the administration process. He also counsels tax-exempt and nonprofit organizations, providing strategic legal guidance focused on day-to-day operations, governance, and regulatory compliance.

Adam has earned widespread recognition, including honors as a Texas Rising Star in corporate law, tax, and mergers by Super Lawyers Magazine. He has also been named a “Top Attorney” by both Fort Worth, Texas Magazine and 360 West Magazine for multiple consecutive years, reflecting his excellence across business law disciplines.

Adam J. Fulkerson continues to be a trusted legal advisor to business owners, investors, and families in North Texas. With a foundation of tax expertise, business acumen, and strategic foresight, he delivers practical solutions to complex legal challenges across industries.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Decker Jones, P.C.
• Member, Fort Worth-Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association
• Member, Tarrant County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• SMU Dedman School of Law
  LL.M. in Taxation
• Texas Tech University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Texas at Arlington
  BBA in Finance

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