Ross P. Griffith

Ross P. Griffith is a seasoned attorney with a strong focus on probate, guardianship, estate planning, and business law. His practice includes both uncontested and contested legal matters, including will contests and fiduciary litigation. He is regularly appointed by courts in complex probate and guardianship proceedings, offering trusted legal support.

Ross holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Texas A & M University (1985) and earned his Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1988. He was admitted to the Texas Bar the same year and is also licensed to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court.

Ross’s probate and guardianship work includes heirship determinations, estate administration, and establishing guardianships. He represents a wide range of fiduciaries such as administrators, executors, trustees, and guardians. He often serves as Guardian Ad Litem or Attorney Ad Litem, bringing clarity and resolution in complex legal situations.

Ross provides customized estate planning for individuals and families, crafting wills, trusts, medical directives, and powers of attorney tailored to each client’s goals. His focus is on helping clients protect their assets, clarify their wishes, and create a clear, practical estate plan that offers long-term security and peace of mind.

Ross’s business law experience includes helping clients form, operate, and transition various types of entities, including corporations, LLCs, general partnerships, and family limited partnerships. His work with nonprofit organizations also reflects his broad knowledge of corporate structures and compliance.

Ross P. Griffith continues to make a lasting impact through leadership and community involvement, serving on boards such as Guardianship Services, Inc. and St. Francis Village, Inc. His integrity and dedication define his decades-long legal career. Ross has received numerous accolades, including consistent recognition as a top attorney in probate and estate law by Fort Worth Magazine and 360 West Magazine. Since 2000, he has held an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest level of professional excellence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney/Partner, Griffith, Jay & Michel, LLP
• Member, Tarrant County Bar Association
• Member, Tarrant County Probate Bar Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Texas Tech University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Texas A&M University

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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