Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Texas
Decker & Arrott PC provides skilled legal counsel and representation to individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses, agricultural producers, and landowners. With offices in Abilene, Cedar Park, Stamford, and Bronte, our firm serves clients across Texas. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality legal services while maintaining personal relationships with our clients. Our team understands the unique challenges facing individuals and businesses in diverse industries. With over two decades of combined experience, our attorneys specialize in litigation and transactional law, including agricultural, oil and gas, and municipal law.We represent clients in probate, guardianships, will contests, and commercial litigation matters. Our commitment to personalized service ensures clients receive tailored legal solutions. We advocate for clients in administrative hearings, government condemnation proceedings, and alternative dispute resolution. Our deep understanding of Texas law positions us to effectively address complex legal issues. By combining legal expertise with a client-focused approach, we strive to achieve optimal outcomes for every case.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Probate and Estate Planning
Agricultural Law
Oil and Gas Law
Business and Corporate Law
Municipal Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Administrative Hearings
Will Contests
Government Condemnation
Highlights and features
- We offer 20 years of combined legal experience across multiple practice areas
- Our team maintains personal relationships with every client
- We serve clients statewide with offices in four Texas locations
- Our attorneys specialize in industry-specific legal matters
- We provide tailored solutions for agricultural, oil and gas, and business clients
Services
Commercial Litigation
We represent plaintiffs and defendants in business-related legal disputes involving contracts, partnerships, and industry-specific issues. Our attorneys handle complex litigation matters in agriculture, banking, real estate, and corporate law. With extensive courtroom experience, we develop strategic solutions to resolve commercial conflicts efficiently.
Probate and Estate Planning
Our firm provides comprehensive probate administration and estate planning services. We assist with will contests, guardianships, and trust management while helping clients create effective estate plans. Our attorneys navigate Texas probate laws to protect assets and ensure proper inheritance distribution for families and individuals.
Agricultural Law
We represent farmers, ranchers, and agricultural landowners in property transactions, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. Our services include land use agreements, water rights, and agricultural business formation. We understand the unique legal challenges facing Texas agricultural producers and provide practical, industry-specific legal solutions.
Oil and Gas Law
Our attorneys handle oil and gas matters for landowners, producers, and operators. We negotiate mineral leases, resolve title disputes, and ensure regulatory compliance. With deep knowledge of Texas energy laws, we protect clients' interests in exploration, production, and land use agreements.
Business and Corporate Law
We assist businesses with entity formation, contract drafting, and regulatory compliance. Our services cover mergers, acquisitions, and day-to-day legal operations for corporations and LLCs. We provide strategic counsel to help businesses navigate legal challenges while supporting long-term growth and compliance.
People
Gary H. Shahan
Partner
Gary H. Shahan focuses on litigation and transactional law with extensive experience in agricultural and business legal matters. Based in Abilene, he provides strategic counsel to clients across Texas.
James Decker
Partner
James Decker specializes in commercial litigation and municipal law, serving clients from the Stamford office. He brings decades of experience in resolving complex legal disputes for businesses and individuals.
Nicholas E. Arrott II
Partner
Nicholas E. Arrott II handles probate, will contests, and estate planning matters in Abilene. Recognized by the Texas Bar Foundation, he provides comprehensive legal solutions for estate and guardianship issues.
Questions
What areas of law does Shahan Decker Arrott PLLC specialize in?
We specialize in agricultural law, oil and gas law, business and corporate law, municipal law, probate, and commercial litigation.
Do you represent both individuals and businesses?
Yes, we provide legal representation to individuals, entrepreneurs, agricultural producers, and businesses of all sizes.
In which locations do you operate?
We have offices in Abilene, Cedar Park, Stamford, and Bronte, Texas, serving clients statewide.
What experience does your team bring?
Our attorneys collectively have over 20 years of experience handling complex legal matters across multiple industries.
How do you approach client relationships?
We prioritize personalized service, maintaining direct communication and developing tailored legal strategies for each client.
