Located in Downtown Waxahachie | 209 East Main Street, Ste 101| Tel. (972) 330-2775

Gilbert, Graf & Hindman, P.C.
Gilbert, Graf & Hindman, P.C.
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    • PHILLIP GILBERT
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    • TITLE & CLOSINGS
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  • PHILLIP GILBERT
  • PRACTICE AREAS
  • TITLE & CLOSINGS
  • COMMUNITY

estate planning and probate

The Law Firm provides a full range of estate planning and probate services to assist clients in the protection and disposition of their assets.


  • We assist clients in the preparation of advance directives to physicians and family regarding end of life treatment.


  • We help clients prepare medical powers of attorney and general powers of attorney to provide for the management of their affairs in the event they become incapacitated.


  • We prepare our clients’ wills and trust documents to govern the disposition of their assets.


  • We provide a free archive service to maintain the original versions of our clients’ estate planning documents so that they are available whenever they are needed for revision or probate.


  • Whether you are an individual or business acting as an executor, we can help you resolve disputes arising from estate administration, disputed beneficiaries, breach of fiduciary duties, contested will or any other estate issue and our attorneys can help you navigate these tough situations.

REAL ESTATE LAW AND CLOSINGS

We handle estate, residential and commercial real estate transactions and closings, as well as prepare complex purchase and sale agreements and assist with finalizing those projects. 


We also represent parties regarding encroachment issues, adverse possession issues, breach of sales contracts and/or warranty claims, or other issues involving title to your property.


In addition to handling property transaction disputes, we also handle disputes related to eviction and property leasing / rental issues for both landlord and tenants.

CORPORATE LAW

Turn-key business entity formation and management services, including but not limited to:


  • Limited liability companies (LLC)
  • Series limited liability companies (Series LLC)
  • Corporations (C-Corp, S-Corp and Non-Profit)
  • Partnerships (LTD, LLP, LP, and General Partnerships)
  • Franchise tax filings
  • Terminations
  • Reinstatements
  • Assumed business name filings (DBA)
  • Shareholder Agreements, Buy/Sell Agreements
  • Resolutions and other documents

BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS

  • Business Representation
  • Dissolution Agreements and Separations
  • Employee Termination Agreements
  • Entity Formations (Corporate, LLC, Limited Partnerships) and Agreements, Corporate structure guidance
  • HOA Formations
  • Acquisitions

mechancs liens

 If you are a professional in the industry, you count on getting paid.  What you earn from one job not only helps you build a living, but also afford what it costs to start on the next client’s project. If you have rendered services and materials for a nonpaying client, you can take legal action to pursue collection of the debt you are owed with a MECHANIC'S LIEN.


Our office can assist you with getting compensated on those outstanding payments due to your Company.   We can help contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, architects, and other professionals within Ellis, Dallas or any County throughout Texas involved in projects and were not properly compensated for their time, labor, or materials by the owner.


Representation on Mechanic's Lien can include:

  • Sending proper Notice to all required parties
  • Preparing Affidavit and filing with County
  • Settlement negotiations to fulfil payment obligations. 

eviction LANDLORD / TENANT matters

Whether you are a landlord or tenant, the Law Firm of Phillip Gilbert, PLLC can assist you with representation on your Eviction matter.   If you are facing a dispute that cannot be resolved, we are here to help.  Our Firm has represented both landlords and tenants for many years in disputes and are prepared to fight for your rights, whether it involves negotiating a resolution with the other party or taking your case to court. 


Landlords:   Our Firm will evaluate which pre-petition eviction notices are required for your eviction within the State of Texas.  While the notice period passes, our Firm will work with you to gather and identify all evidence needed to support your legal claims, draft all necessary pleadings, obtain sufficient service of process on your tenants and secure the earliest possible trial date for you. 


Tenants:   Our Firm will ensure that your Tenant rights are followed pursuant to the  contractual  agreement with your landlord.  Tenants have rights, such as:

  • Repairs: landlords must make repairs within a reasonable amount of time after being alerted of the issue in order to protect a tenant’s safety and health.
  • Safety Issues: landlords must provide property security, such as deadbolts on doors and window latches, to ensure a safe home.
  • Quiet Enjoyment: tenants have the right to live in peace and quiet, and a landlord cannot disturb this right by unauthorized entry without proper notice.


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