Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  Cantey Hanger’s experienced family law attorneys provide a broad range of services to clients, including divorce, complex property settlements, premarital and post-marital agreements, child custody, visitation, child support, paternity, and modifications and enforcements.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Mr. Parker represents husbands and wives in select divorce proceedings and handles select contested child custody and child support modification cases for fathers, mothers, grandparents, and guardians. When necessary, Mr. Parker obtains or responds to temporary and emergency Motions and Orders, including Temporary Restraining Orders.
• Paternity
• Guardianship
  Building on a team anchored by Gregory Wilhelm, a respected former Trial Court Judge who also served as Ellis County Treasurer, Cantey Hanger in 2022 expanded into the exciting and dynamic region. The group assists clients in probate, guardianship, estate planning, real estate and related litigation, wealth management, trust administration, corporate entities, and complex mediation.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Greg’s practice focuses on White Collar Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation. He has practiced criminal defense in Texas and nationally for 30 years, specializing in complex criminal litigation in State and Federal courts.  He has tried more than 100 criminal cases, many of them “high profile,” and handled more than 50 criminal appeals at all levels.
• Wrongful Death
  Matthew G. Loving is an experienced civil litigator representing clients in state and federal courts across Texas.His practice focuses on health care providers and entities, and a variety of industries in which businesses are facing cases involving catastrophic injury, Deceptive Trade Practices Act claims, wrongful death, and commercial claims.
• Sex Crimes
  Defended grocery stores and other premises owners and occupiers in slip and fall cases and sexual assault cases.
• Fraud
  In 2010, Greg added commercial litigation case work and has several civil trials and appeals among his experiences.  Greg has represented many individuals through federal investigations into, among others, alleged violations of EPA regulations, hiring undocumented aliens, health care fraud, anti-kickback and import/export violations, and government contractor fraud.
• White Collar Crimes
  White Collar crime covers the full range of alleged frauds and criminal regulatory violations. There is a large – and growing – number of White Collar offenses that are being prosecuted at the state level. Allegations include money laundering; fraud in mortgages, mail, wire, healthcare, bank, bankruptcy, general contractor, insurance, and tax; gambling; anti-kickback, import/export, EPA, OSHA, bribery and public integrity violations; and hiring undocumented aliens.
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  FORT WORTH, TX –Brooke Hubbard has joined Cantey Hanger LLP as an associate in the Litigation Section. She will handle commercial litigation and complex family law matters. Hubbard has been a Tarrant County Assistant Criminal District Attorney in the Misdemeanor Division since 2017, managing a caseload of more than 1,000 incidents. Jordan Parker, Chair of […]
• Assault
• Murder
  During a 30-year career, Greg has handled many kinds of criminal cases, including capital murder, material support of terrorism, defending a Navy Seal against charges of war crimes and police officers accused of criminal civil rights violations.  In the civil arena, Greg’s experience is also varied, ranging from First Amendment to Fiduciary Litigation.
• Identity Theft
  Cantey Hanger Partner, Ashley Parrish, has written an article that is published in the Fort Worth Business Press.  The article “Cybersecurity: Soccer stars and soccer moms are at risk for identity theft” is available here: Cybersecurity: Soccer stars and soccer moms are at risk for identity theft
• Homicide
  Eleven years as an Assistant District Attorney in the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, with lead counsel trial experience in the office’s Misdemeanor Trial Division, Family Violence/Domestic Crimes Unit, Felony Trial Division, Juvenile Division, and the Gang/Homicide Unit.
• Arson
  St District Court. Judge Westfall presided over 250 jury trials, including many serious and complex cases, such as capital murder death penalty cases, adult sexual assault, arson, kidnapping, child sexual abuse and white collar and insurance fraud.
• Restraining Order
  Mr. Parker represents individuals and businesses in a variety of contractual and commercial disputes, including emergency relief from or response to Temporary Restraining Orders.
• Money Laundering
  In IFG, our firm stands amongst its peers, handling complex commercial disputes involving dishonesty, fraud, and corruption issues—much of it across borders. Our clients benefit from the expertise of IFG leadership, which consists of professionals including former government prosecutors specializing in asset forfeiture and money laundering, as well as experts in wealth management.
• Kidnapping

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  Cantey Hanger Partner, Doug Clayton, has written an article that is published in the Dallas and Houston citybizlist.com’s websites. The article “J.R. Ewing-Types Continue to Vex Courts and Corporate Law” can be viewed by clicking the link.   The article also appears in the Fort Worth Business Press here.
• Mergers and Acquisitions
  Our attorneys routinely advise our clients on the day-to-day legal issues that arise in the operation and governance of their business entities. We handle mergers and acquisitions and public and private offerings of debt and equity securities for companies of all sizes, from start-ups to public companies traded on the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ or the over-the-counter market.
• Business Formation
• Business Disputes
  With more than 60 attorneys in multiple offices, we represent publicly- and privately-held businesses in an array of industries across Texas. We also advocate on behalf of public sector interests, nonprofit organizations, families, and individuals. Our services span the range of business law, with both attorneys and stellar staff supporting clients as they reach their goals.
• Business Transactions
  Cantey Hanger’s transactional attorneys frequently represent health care clients in connection with a variety of business transactions. Matters regularly handled by these attorneys include entity formation and capitalization, private placements, recapitalizations, financings and re-financings, acquisitions, dispositions, and other liquidity transactions. The firm also prepares and negotiates contracts for physicians and other providers and their employers. Cantey Hanger advises hospitals and other health care entities regarding credentialing and peer review matters. In addition, Cantey Hanger regularly consults with health care clients in connection with various laws and rules, including HIPAA, the STARK law, the False Claims Act, and both the federal and state Anti-Kickback rules. The firm has decades of experience in providing hospitals, physicians, and physician groups clear and straightforward answers to the complex issues that arise in today’s regulatory climate.
• Limited Liability Companies
  Attorneys in the Business Law Section of Cantey Hanger LLP assist local, national and international clients of all sizes in a wide variety of business industries with regard to forming, financing, buying and selling business entities (corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, professional corporations, and professional associations).
• Trade Secrets
• Intellectual Property
  “Intellectual Property, Copyright and Trademark Law – the Black, White, and Gray Areas of Intellectual Property Law and How it Protects and Impacts Your Business.” The American Institute of Graphic Arts – DFW Business Talk Series: Getting Down to Business, October 20 and 27, 2005.
• Unfair Competition
  Represented manufacturer of aftermarket diesel engine truck parts in federal court trial of trademark and unfair competition claims against infringers and defended counterclaims for cancellation of registered marks. Obtained favorable jury verdict and permanent injunction in Eastern District of Texas.
• Antitrust

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  Cantey Hanger has the necessary resources to devote full time attention to meeting each client’s needs. Our strict adherence to conflict-of-interest standards assures that we can zealously represent our clients’ interests. What’s more, when needed, we can draw from a pool of colleagues within our firm that is deep with both experience and talent.
• Employment Contract
  A courtroom advocate, Mr. Newby has taken to trial, arbitration and mediation hundreds of cases involving commercial business disputes, construction defects, public and private contract claims, personal injury and employment agreements. In addition, his practice includes representing clients before state and federal administrative hearing boards. A seasoned litigator, he has tried cases in state and federal courts throughout the state of Texas.
• Employment Litigation
  FORT WORTH, TX – Attorney Timothy Davis has joined Cantey Hanger LLP as a Partner. His primary area of practice is commercial, health care, and employment litigation.  Davis represents a wide range of clients, from major hospitals and health liability carriers to start-ups, as well as churches and religious non-profits. Jordan Parker, Chairman of the […]
• Non-compete Agreement
  Cantey Hanger Partners, David Speed and Tim Davis, have co-authored an article “What is a reasonable buyout? Update on physician non-compete agreements in Texas” which appears in the Fort Worth Business Press, September 14, 2018.
• Sexual Harassment
  We place a priority on discretion and limiting exposure by tracking down specifics and maintaining open lines of communication with our clients. We have supported clients in high risk and high-profile matters, including environmental violations, sexual harassment allegations, and even kickbacks from suppliers. Clients turn to us to conduct internal investigations designed to root out unethical and illegal behavior. Post-investigation, we are often called upon to make recommendations on ways to prevent a recurrence through compliance and training programs.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  S.G. Johndroe III concentrates his practice in litigation affecting real estate interests, including condemnation, real property valuations, transactional conflicts, and boundary disputes. He has tried many cases involving real estate issues and has been called upon to provide expert testimony with regard to land titles as well as to act as a mediator in the resolution of real property disputes. In addition to his trial work, Mr. Johndroe has handled many cases at the appellate level, presenting oral arguments to appellate courts in over thirty cases. In addition to appearing before Texas Courts of Appeals, he has argued before the Supreme Court of Texas, the Fifth Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals, and is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States.
• Premises Liability
  Has tried approximately 30 cases to verdict, including medical cases, premises liability cases, product liability cases, and personal injury cases
• Construction Litigation
  Lead attorney in complex multi-party construction litigation defending Canadian company. Obtained very favorable settlement in the midst of Daubert proceedings against plaintiff’s engineering experts.
• Real Estate Transactions
  Cantey Hanger recognizes the importance of staying on top of the changing landscape of real estate transactions, particularly in connection with the Dodd-Frank Act and the emergence of new approaches towards obtaining financing for real estate transactions. Our Real Estate practice group is comprised of seasoned professionals who can consistently navigate changes to real estate practices and procedures to facilitate routine or complex real estate transactions, including mixed-use developments, multi-family residential projects, commercial leases, oil and gas issues, and the multi-faceted financing issues surrounding transactions of this nature.
• Eminent Domain
  Mary Colchin Johndroe vigorously represents clients in civil litigation, including construction, contract, eminent domain, inverse condemnation, property rights, and government law cases. She has handled cases at all levels of the legal system; before commissions and administrative agencies, in trials and appeals within Texas state and federal courts, including the Texas and U.S. Supreme Courts. Ms. Johndroe joined Cantey Hanger in 1986 and was elected partner in 1992.
• Easement
• Land Use and Zoning
• Property Damage
  Cantey Hanger’s Aviation practice group has experience representing products manufacturers, training organizations, maintenance and overhaul facilities, air carriers and general aviation clients in company critical litigation, including wrongful death, personal injury, products liability, warranty and product recalls as well as aircraft property damage and airport facilities claims. Several of these cases involve federal multidistrict litigation, Government/Military contracts, statutory and contractual indemnity issues, pre-emption issues, insurance coverage issues and the General Aviation Revitalization Act (GARA).
• Condominium Law

Immigration Law

• Citizenship and Naturalization
• Family Immigration
  Our practice group leader has extensive experience in handling employment based and family-based immigration and naturalization processes. She has assisted client employers, large and small, including technology companies, universities, banks, and churches in finding immigration solutions and paths to successful legal employment for qualified employees.
• Business Immigration
  FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Experienced business immigration law attorney Susan Lane has joined Cantey Hanger LLP as a partner. Since being licensed in Texas in 1986, Lane’s practice has focused exclusively on immigration and nationality law. She has a wealth of experience representing a wide range of employers – such as universities, high tech companies, […]

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Bradley C. Poulos has represented clients in complex personal injury cases involving motor vehicle accidents and premises accidents since joining Cantey Hanger in 1985. He is licensed to practice law in Texas and Arkansas.
• Medical Malpractice
  Please join us in congratulating our 360 West Magazine Top Attorneys for 2022: S.G Johndroe Eminent Domain Mary Barkley Eminent Domain Tawanna Cesare Family Law Julie Bergkamp Health Care Law David Speed Health Care Law Susan Lane Immigration Law Laura Hallmon Labor and Employment Jordan Parker Medical Malpractice / Defense Carol Traylor Medical Malpractice / […]

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Electronic signatures, while widely used and valid for signing many other types of documents, are not valid for signing Wills, Codicils, and Testamentary Trusts under Texas Business and Commerce Code Section 322.003(b)(1). Certain bills have been introduced contemplating the creation of electronic estate planning documents, such as SB 1779 (which died in committee), but none have been adopted.
• Wills
  Throughout his legal career, Robert has tried many commercial and fiduciary cases including the representation of plaintiffs in securities matters, estate and will contests, fraud claims, DTPA claims, and many types of construction issues.  His family law practice includes cases involving substantial estates with complex legal issues.  Robert also handles personal injury claims involving serious bodily injury as well as death cases.
• Trusts
  FORT WORTH, TX. – Eight Cantey Hanger LLP attorneys have been included in the 27th edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Recognition is considered prestigious because it is a peer-reviewed rating. The Cantey Hanger attorneys and their areas of practice for which they were recognized: Michael G. Appleman, Managing Partner Trusts and Estates Harry […]
• Power of Attorney
  FORT WORTH, TX – Michael D. Duran has joined Cantey Hanger LLP as an associate in the firm’s Business, Tax and Estates section. Duran comes to the firm from Shanks & Hauser, L.L.P. in Houston.  His practice focuses on estate planning, probate, entity formation and business transactions, including preparing wills, trust agreements and powers of attorney, […]
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  Mr. Watson’s practice focuses primarily on chapter 11 business bankruptcy reorganizations, chapter 7 business bankruptcy proceedings, creditors’ rights, and commercial litigation.
• Foreclosure
  Our transactional and litigation attorneys remain active in providing our clients with services relating to loan workouts and restructuring, secured collateral realization, and related remedial matters, including deed in lieu of foreclosure transactions, and judicial and non-judicial foreclosures.
• Tax Law
  FORT WORTH, TX – Partner Dan Baucum, who advises clients in business and tax planning, has been selected by the Fort Worth Business Press as a 2014 Power Attorney whose reputation in law is unmatched. Honorees were nominated by their peers and selected by a panel of judges based on criteria including leadership qualities, community […]