Janet L. Hahn

Janet L. Hahn is a trusted attorney and shareholder who provides comprehensive legal counsel in estate planning, probate, business law, and mergers and acquisitions. With a career defined by service, perseverance, and excellence, she guides clients through complex legal processes with skill and empathy.

Janet earned her undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Texas Wesleyan University in 1991, and her Juris Doctor from Baylor Law School in 1995. Her legal journey began at Decker Jones in the 1980s, where she worked her way up from legal secretary to the firm’s first paralegal, all while attending night school and working full-time.

Janet focuses her practice on the creation of trusts, wills, and powers of attorney, as well as estate administration and probate matters. She also advises business clients on entity formation, contract drafting, and employee agreements, and represents parties in asset and stock acquisitions across a range of industries.

Janet is a highly respected leader in both the legal and civic communities, consistently recognized as a “Top Attorney” by multiple publications for more than 20 years. She has been named a “Power Attorney” by the Fort Worth Business Press and honored as “Professional Advisor of the Year” by the North Texas Community Foundation.

Janet actively serves on several community boards, including the Women’s Center of Tarrant County and the Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center. She is also deeply involved in youth ministry and volunteerism, reinforcing her dedication to both legal service and community impact.

Janet L. Hahn continues to provide results-driven legal support to individuals, families, and businesses. Her career reflects a rare combination of legal excellence, compassion, and commitment to empowering clients with confidence and clarity.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Decker Jones, P.C.
• Member, Tarrant County Bar Association
• Member, Texas Bar Foundation
• Member, Tarrant County Probate Bar
• Fellow, Tarrant County Bar Foundation

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Baylor Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Texas Wesleyan University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges