Please join us in welcoming Partner Matthew Gilpin. Matthew’s primary practice areas are estate planning, probate, and guardianship. He also advises individuals, families, and high-net-worth clients on wealth preservation, asset protection, and tax mitigation. In addition to his legal practice, Matthew serves on the City of Keller’s Zoning Board of Adjustment.

FGHW welcomes John Wilson, our newest associate. After graduating from the University of Arkansas, where he double majored in Business Administration in Economics and Psychology, John earned his J.D. from the University of Arkansas School of Law. He then attended SMU’s Dedman School of Law, where he received an LL.M. in Taxation. With extensive knowledge in myriad disciplines, John is a strong and pragmatic advocate for his clients. John’s practice focuses on tax law, probate

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