- Divorce
- Guardianship
- Criminal DefenseMcCraw Gantt only accepts selected cases for representation in criminal matters. But if we do represent you, rest assured that we are fully aware the only thing between your freedom and the awesome power of the government is your lawyer.
- DUI/DWI
- Wrongful DeathThese are the types of questions our clients often face. Often in the most serious injury cases, the recovery we seek for our clients is more about seeking a future for them, rather than truly making them whole—a future where they can afford good care and a sense of well-being. For the survivor of a catastrophic injury or the wrongful death of a loved one, it is not about greed, it is about economic survival. We understand that most people who have been injured in this manner have very limited resources to develop their case and pursue the persons and companies who should be held accountable for the injuries.
- Drug Crimes
- Assault
- Business DisputesWe also represent clients in contract disputes, fraud and business related torts, and violations of the Deceptive Trade Practices and similar consumer laws.
- Workers CompensationWhile sometimes there is little relief for an employee, under current state and federal law some protections may exist. Our employment litigation cases typically include violations of the various statutes prohibiting harassment in the workplace based on race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, and age. We also handle retaliation claims under the Family & Medical Leave Act, the Texas Whistleblower Act, and the Texas Workers' Compensation Act. Additionally, we represent clients in employment contract litigation, typically concerning non-competition and non-solicitation disputes.
- Employment DiscriminationBryan focuses his practice on civil litigation, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a broad range of causes of action, including catastrophic personal injury claims, employment discrimination and retaliation cases, and business disputes. He also works on selected criminal matters.
- Employment Contract
- Employment LitigationAsk your neighbor—would they rather suffer an injury today and fully recover after several months and $10,000 in out of pocket expenses, or would they rather lose their job today. You will likely be surprised by the answers you get. The loss of a job can be as devastating as a significant injury, or even the death of a loved one. The loss of a job immediately puts your financial future at risk, especially if the job is a high-paid, high-functioning position. The more important the job, the longer it will take normally to replace it. When the former employer has bad motives and seeks to hurt you, it is even harder.
- Real Estate Litigation
- Personal InjuryAnyone who has not experienced the loneliness, isolation, depression and financial devastation of a catastrophic personal injury can never fully understand and appreciate a crippling injury or illness. Wrongful death of a loved one, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, severe burns, birth injuries and other serious injuries often overwhelm those whose families are directly affected by them. Medical expenses and insurance forms cram your mailbox for months on end. Going out means going to the hospital for tests or to the doctor's office. Day after day, you are often stuck at home, unable to work, unable to care for yourself, often even unable to drive, with nothing but time on your hands. Your friends and family try to understand, but you are afraid you are a burden to them. You have always worked hard and not sought handouts of any kind, but you are now totally dependent on others and this takes a very real toll on your psyche. As expenses pile up and your income is cut, you see a lifetime of work and savings vanishing before your eyes. Will you be able to live in your home? Can you maintain health insurance? Will your savings be exhausted before you are well enough, if possible, to continue working?
- Medical Malpractice
- Estate PlanningKaren focuses her practice on estate planning. She develops plans for her clients to manage their resources during their lifetimes, protect their assets for future generations, and transfer their holdings after their passing.
- WillsMark has successfully litigated matters in various counties across the State of Texas. He is recognized for handling cutting-edge issues in cases including Will contests, fiduciary litigation, civil litigation, family matters and criminal trials. Many representations include complex multi-layered probate litigation encompassing several bodies of law such as wrongful death, real estate, trusts, insurance, and business matters.
- TrustsKaren provides strategic and insightful counsel on a full range of estate planning matters, including minimization of gift and estate taxes, trust administration, fiduciary succession, and asset protection. Her scope of practice frequently concerns tax-sensitive estate planning issues, as well as management of family business, real estate, and mineral interests. Karen's practice also includes select fiduciary litigation matters related to estate and trust administration.
- Power of AttorneyMcCraw Gantt takes an aggressive approach to lawsuits involving trusts and estates in order to give our clients the best chance of success. Our trial lawyers represent executors, trustees, beneficiaries, agents under powers of attorney, guardians and other clients who have lawsuits involving the Texas Probate Code and Texas Trust Code. The following are examples of the kinds of cases we work on...
- Probate
- Tax LawWe help our clients minimize estate and gift taxes while maximizing family wealth management and asset protection. Our tax planning includes bypass trusts, marital deduction trusts, generation skipping trusts, family limited partnerships, and irrevocable life insurance trusts (ILITs), among other estate planning tools.