Practice Areas

Full-Service Business Law Firm in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Broude, Smith & Jennings, P.C. of Fort Worth, Texas, provides comprehensive legal services to companies of all sizes and all industries in the DFW area, statewide, and nationwide. We deliver quality legal solutions for reasonable fees and we offer frank assessments.

Our Practice Areas

• Business and Commercial Law —We represent entrepreneurs in business formation and operations, consult with established companies in contracts and employment agreements, and handle large, complex commercial transactions.
• Commercial Real Estate —We serve developers, businesses, lenders and property owners in commercial property transactions and land development in North Texas, including due diligence.
• Oil and Gas Law —John Broude has practiced in oil, gas, and energy law for over 30 years. We represent property owners and operators in retaining, acquiring and selling mineral rights; negotiating development, production-sharing, farmout, farm-in and other joint venture and operating agreements; negotiating oil, gas and mineral leases and pipeline easement agreements; and forming business entities for energy ventures.
• Commercial Litigation —We can initiate or defend legal action regarding contract disputes, construction, business torts, employment, ownership, oil and gas, real estate, or any claims.
• Banking and Finance —Broude, Smith & Jennings, P.C. offers sophisticated solutions to both lenders and borrowers in Texas in complex financing, refinancing, workouts and foreclosures.
• Tax Law and Tax Planning —We advise businesses on tax strategies to increase the bottom line and represent individuals in personal tax controversies and tax planning for estates.
• Estate Planning, Administration, and Probate —We provide a range of services from basic wills and trusts to plan for death or incapacity to advanced tax planning and asset protection for high-net-worth clients. We also assist fiduciaries in settling estates and trust management.
• Creditor Bankruptcy —We assert the rights of creditors in bankruptcy proceedings, represent debtors or creditors in negotiation of workouts and refinancing, and serve as counsel to major lenders in Texas foreclosures.
• Family Law —We represent business owners, executives, professionals, and others in divorce settlements or litigation, with experience in complex property division and premarital agreements. We also handle custody, child support, and related matters.

You can reach us online or call our Fort Worth office at (817) 335-1615 to arrange a consultation with our accomplished lawyers about your business or personal legal issues.