Business lawyers within 50 miles of Terrell Texas

In 1982, Phillip Galyen established his law practice which over the last 40 years has grown into one of the largest consumer law firms in the State of Texas. Bailey & Galyen is dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals and businesses in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and across the State of Texas and now in Arkansas. We have built our legacy on an unwavering commitment to personal service and attention. Bailey & Galyen is a full service law firm and are ready to help you with any legal issues you might be facing including Personal Injury, Family Law, Divorce, Business Litigation, Criminal Defense, Social Security, Immigration, Workers' Comp, and more.

I am a divorce attorney who is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialists, and a managing attorney of the Family Department at the Plano Office of Bailey & Galyen Attorneys at Law. Not only am I a dedicated lawyer but I am also a dedicated family’s man and member of the community. I understand the stress, time and responsibilities of raising a family in my North Dallas community. I have been married for 25 years, I am raising two children who are attending Brentfield Elementary and J.J. Pearce High School. Bailey & Galyen practices in many areas of law and can provide our clients with expertise in many areas. I have been practicing law for 27 years, I am licensed in Texas, California, and Pennsylvania, and I am Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I have vast experience in custody litigation, property division litigation, divorce, mediation, examination of complex financial documents, valuing and dividing business entities and interests, real estate division, mineral rights, partition agreements, along with the myriad of issues that surface in family law. There simply is no case too complex that myself and Bailey & Galyen cannot handle. The dedication and hands on approach of all of the lawyers, provides the highest quality of legal representation to our clients. The recognition of our peers and clients indicates That we are certainly doing something right.

Elliott has practiced for decades in the area of wills, trusts, estates, guardianships, and probate. He routinely prepares living trusts, wills and handles probate administrations for his clientele. Elliott provides strategic advice and planning regarding trust and estate-related disputes. He is skilled in helping clients resolve family-related disputes arising after the death of a family member and has guided many clients through the litigation process. He is the Managing Director and a versatile team member of our accomplished group of fiduciary, trust, and probate litigation-focused attorneys.

Marcus is dedicated to helping people who have experienced financial difficulties as a result of life’s unexpected hardships. His law practice focuses on helping individuals and businesses solve their debt problems through bankruptcy. Marcus graduated from Texas Tech University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Texas Christian University with a business degree (B.B.A., 1992). He has helped many clients get the financial and emotional fresh start they are looking for by guiding them to a successful conclusion of their bankruptcy case. Marcus is licensed to practice in the State of Texas courts and United States District Court (Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas). He is a member of the Dallas and Tarrant County bar associations. A lifelong resident of Texas, Marcus grew up in Sherman and attained the rank of Eagle Scout.

Compassion, concern, and competence are the stellar qualities people discover as they work with Dallas, TX, Attorney Michael Presti. During his many years of law practice, Michael Presti has helped resolve a wide variety of immigration cases in favor of his clients. In addition to Immigration Law, Michael has extensive experience helping clients with their Personal Injury and Criminal Law cases. He is a firm believer in making sure even the smallest details of any case are done correctly and in a timely manner, to satisfy requirements perfectly, the first time. Attorney Michael Presti is committed to providing people with honest legal services and strong advocacy for their rights. He has worked with clients from around the world who want to win immigration cases against the government, obtain green cards and visas and gain citizenship. For other clients, Michael has been a driving force for upholding client rights in personal injury and criminal law cases. He has an excellent background in law and extensive experience with negotiation and presenting winning cases in the courtroom.

Michael R. Cramer’s practice includes extensive experience in business law, civil and commercial litigation, employment law, corporate law, construction law, real estate, civil defense and estate planning. Attorney Cramer has more than 20 years of practice, Michael developed a statewide practice focused on litigation. His cases range from breach of contract to construction delay claims against the State of Texas. He also works with Family Law and Divorce cases. His business litigation practice includes the representation of corporations of all sizes. Michael has considerable experience in assisting corporations to avoid litigation through consultancy and risk avoidance. He counsels business owners on the best type of entity for their corporate structure and then assists the business in every step of the process from formation to contracts, collections to dissolution, and everything in between. Michael’s business law clients include construction companies, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers, franchisors, owners, architects, business partners and many other entities in litigation matters. His family law clients include parents, grandparents, couples, and conservators in all areas of family law.

Jeff Benton founded The Benton Law Firm in Dallas, Texas to fight for individuals who had have been harmed due to the wrongdoing of others. Often times, Jeff encounters defendants who believe they can overwhelm their opponents with their superior resources and societal status—Jeff is a personal injury and truck accident attorney in Dallas, TX devoted to disabusing them of this misconception. Jeff firmly believes that through hard work and attention to detail he can achieve great things for his clients and strives to do so every day. As set forth in the “Recent Case Results” page, Jeff has represented clients in numerous successful personal injury cases. He has also had a great deal of success in cases that other attorneys refused to pursue, making recoveries on behalf of clients whose cases were dropped by the attorney they originally hired. In 2013, Jeff was honored with the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association’s John Howie award for the courageous pursuit of justice in the face of adversity. As a Dallas personal injury lawyer, Jeff’s practice focuses on premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, wrongful death and other personal injury matters. The Benton Law Firm is also actively investigating claims involving prescription drugs such as Actos, Lipitor and Zoloft. In addition to personal injury matters, Jeff handles a select number of commercial matters on a contingent fee, including breach of contract, business tort and deceptive trade practices cases. Prior to forming The Benton Law Firm, Jeff practiced at Locke Lord LLP, a full-service, international law firm with more than 700 attorneys. He graduated from the University of Houston Law Center, where he served on the Houston Law Review. Following graduation from law school, Jeff clerked for Judge Andrew S. Hanen in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Jeff is a member of the Editorial Board, and an Assistant Editor, for the State Bar Litigation Section Report. He also lectured as an adjunct professor of business law at The University of Texas at Brownsville.

Warren V. Norred is an attorney with experience in bankruptcy, intellectual property and litigation. Mr. Norred earned his Bachelor in Electrical Engineering in 1990 from the University of Texas at Arlington. He earned his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1993, and recognized as a licensed Professional Engineer in 1996. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Norred began an engineering firm, which also represents global manufacturers of electronic components, selling them to design organizations in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. Mr. Norred earned his law degree from Texas A&M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan School of Law), where he was president of the Federalist Society and author for the TEXAS WESLEYAN LAW REVIEW. Mr. Norred is a member of the State Bar of Texas, The American Bar Association, the Tarrant County Bar, the Dallas County Bar, the Arlington Bar Association, the Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers, the National Association of Patent Practitioners, and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. He is licensed to practice before the federal courts in the Northern, Western, Eastern, and Southern Districts of Texas, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (required for patent prosecution), and inducted to the Bar of the United States Supreme Court.. Bibliography: TEXAS WESLEYAN LAW REVIEW, “Removing Mud in the Clean Water Act: The Ninth Amendment as a Limiting Factor in Chevron Analysis,” 14 TEX. WESLEYAN L. REV. 51.

With more than 23 years of experience, Christopher Lee is a seasoned Texas attorney focused on bankruptcy, motorcycle injury representation, and complex consumer matters. He has represented thousands of clients across the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas, earning a reputation for precision, preparation, and relentless advocacy. Christopher co-founded Reaves & Lee, PLLC to deliver high-level legal work with a personal, client-centered approach. He leads the firm’s bankruptcy operations and system development—ensuring every client receives clear guidance and strong representation during some of the most stressful moments of their lives. A lifelong rider, Christopher brings a unique connection to the motorcycle community. He understands the culture, the risks, and the lifestyle that comes with riding—giving him a level of authenticity few lawyers can match. His passion for motorcycles drives his commitment to protecting injured riders and fighting for the justice they deserve. What sets Christopher apart is simple: he is real. Clients meet a lawyer who not only knows the law but understands their struggles. Riders meet a lawyer who doesn’t pretend—he lives the life. Business owners meet someone who speaks in straight lines, not circles. Courts meet a professional who respects the rules and fights with precision. Whether in the courtroom or on the open road, Christopher believes in showing up, honoring your word, and living with discipline and integrity. Those principles guide his work, his firm, and his service to clients across Texas.

D. Grant Seabolt, Jr. is a practicing lawyer in the state of Texas.