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FGHW Ranked “Best Law Firms” in the 2022 Edition of U.S News
Farrow-Gillespie Heath Witter LLP is proud to announce our firm is ranked in the 2022 Edition of 𝑈.𝑆. 𝑁𝑒𝑤𝑠—𝐵𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝐿𝑎𝑤𝑦𝑒𝑟𝑠...

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FGHW welcomes Megan Legband
Megan Legband has joined Farrow-Gillespie Heath Witter LLP as an associate in the firm’s employment, litigation, and trademark sections....

Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth LLP


Scott and Julie have been named to the 2021 list of Texas Super Lawyers
FGHW Partners Scott Chase and Julie Heath have been selected to the 2021 Texas Super Lawyers list. Each year, no more than five percent...

Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth LLP


Scott and Julie have been named to the 2021 list of Texas Super Lawyers
FGHW Partners Scott Chase and Julie Heath have been selected to the 2021 Texas Super Lawyers list. Each year, no more than five percent...

Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth LLP


Three attorneys have been named to the 2022 list of Best Lawyers in America: "Ones to Watch"
We are pleased to announce that attorneys Christopher Elam, Jessica Dunne, and Spencer Turner are listed in the 2022 Edition of Best...

Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth LLP


Two attorneys have been named to the 2021 list of Best Lawyers in America
Farrow-Gillespie Heath Witter LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Christopher Elam and Senior Associate Jessica Dunne have been...

Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth LLP


Five attorneys have been named to the 2022 list of Best Lawyers in America
We’re excited to announce that attorneys Debra Witter, Scott Chase, Paula Beasley, Julie Heath, and Mary O’Connor are listed in the 2022...

Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth LLP


Three attorneys have been named to the 2022 list of Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch
We are pleased to announce that attorneys Christopher Elam, Jessica Dunne, and Spencer Turner are listed in the 2022 Edition of Best...

Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth LLP


Ranked #62 to the 2021 Dallas Business Journal Top NTX Law Firms by the Dallas Business Journal
We are proud to announce that Farrow-Gillespie Heath Witter LLP has been ranked #68 on the 2021 Dallas Business Journal Top NTX Law Firms...

Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth LLP


FGHW Celebrates 14-Year Anniversary
FGHW celebrates our 14-year anniversary! Found in June, 2007 by the partnership of Liza Farrow-Gillespie and Julie Heath, we are now a...

Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth LLP


Scott Chase announces his upcoming retirement as of December 31, 2021.
When Scott graduated from University of Houston Law Center in May 1971, he had a 2-year commitment to the US Army to fulfill. As a...

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Winner Announced for Liza Farrow-Gillespie Intrepid Young Woman Scholarship
Congratulations to the inaugural winner of the Liza Farrow-Gillespie Intrepid Young Woman Scholarship! The announcement ceremony occurred...

Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth LLP


Three attorneys named to the 2021 list of Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine.
We are delighted to announce that three of our attorneys have been named to the 2021 list of Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine, an...

Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth LLP


Paula Beasley has become Equity Partner
We are pleased to announce that Paula Beasley has become an Equity Partner and the newest member of the Executive Committee. Paula joined...

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Two FGHW Attorneys Named to 2021 Texas Rising Stars List by Super Lawyers
Congratulations to our FGHW attorneys, Jennifer Lewis and Jessica Dunne, on their selection to the 2021 Texas Rising list by Super...

Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth LLP


Beware Fill-in-the-Blank Wills!
In 2015, the Texas Legislature passed a law requiring the Supreme Court of Texas to make available to the public simple forms for...

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Jessica Dunne have been named to the D Magazine’s list of 2021 Best Lawyers under 40
Congratulations to Jessica Dunne for being named to D Magazine’s list of 2021 Best Lawyers under 40. The announcement will be published...

Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth LLP


Whistling Past the Pandemic: The Increasing Trend of Whistleblower Reports during COVID-19
One of the collateral impacts of employee anxiety due to COVID-19 has been an increase in whistleblower reports to the Securities and...

Mary L. O'Connor


Everyone Has Questions About IP: The Difference Between Trademarks, Copyrights, and Patents
Nobody likes a ‘well, actually.’ Obviously, I don’t interrupt strangers when they’re having a nice time, but I sure would like to. I once...
Lesly C. Evans


Is it Too Late to Probate the Will?
You’re going through a loved one’s papers and come across a will. The person who wrote the will (a Texas resident) died years ago. What...

Chris Wilmoth


Trust Accountings and the Duty to Inform in Texas
Trustees have a duty to share trust information with beneficiaries. The nature and extent of the duty to inform is not well defined in...

Christian S. Kelso


Data Breach? Your Obligations under the Texas Identity Theft Enforcement and Protection Act
Illustration by attorney Christopher Elam For any business – big or small – customer confidence is critical for success in today’s...

Christopher Elam


Where Adoption and Inheritance Cross Paths
When a Texan dies without a will, the decedent’s property passes to his or her heirs in accordance with the laws of intestate succession....

Jessica Dunne


Luxury Property Special Purpose Entities
When it comes to luxury property, such as beach houses, lake houses, ski condos, hunting leases, aircraft, watercraft, limousines, and...

Christian S. Kelso
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