Business Details
45 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Fort Worth, TX
Established in 1981, Holland Johns & Penny has built a reputation for delivering comprehensive legal solutions from our Fort Worth, Texas office since 1989. Our team of attorneys brings an average of 40 years of legal experience, combining diverse educational backgrounds with deep industry knowledge to serve clients effectively. We prioritize developing close working relationships with clients, ensuring rapid and tailored responses to their legal needs. Our practice spans business law, corporate transactions, real estate, estate planning, and specialized areas like oil and gas law. Clients range from closely held companies and medical practices to individual investors across diverse industries.We maintain a client-centric approach while upholding the highest standards of legal expertise and ethical practice. Our attorneys have developed specialized knowledge in areas including public and private securities, probate, and trust law. With decades of collective experience, we provide strategic counsel that aligns with our clients' long-term objectives. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our track record of successful legal outcomes and enduring client relationships. We remain dedicated to evolving with our clients' needs while maintaining the personal attention that defines our firm.
Services
Business Law
Corporate Transactions
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Probate Law
Oil & Gas Law
Trust Law
Securities Law
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years average attorney experience in complex legal matters
- Our team provides tailored solutions for business, real estate, and estate planning needs
- We maintain long-term client relationships through responsive, personalized service
- Our practice covers specialized areas including oil and gas law and securities
- We serve diverse industries with deep understanding of unique legal challenges
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice provides comprehensive legal guidance for companies at all stages. We handle corporate formation, contract negotiations, and business succession planning. Our attorneys assist with mergers, acquisitions, and regulatory compliance matters for clients in manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services industries.
Real Estate Law
We represent clients in commercial real estate transactions including purchases, sales, and development projects. Our services cover title examinations, lease agreements, and zoning issues for office buildings, medical facilities, and industrial properties across Texas.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning attorneys create customized strategies for asset protection and wealth transfer. We prepare wills, trusts, and advanced directives while advising on tax implications for high-net-worth individuals and family-owned businesses.
Oil & Gas Law
We provide specialized legal counsel for energy sector clients including mineral rights acquisitions and production agreements. Our practice covers regulatory compliance and contract negotiations for oil and gas exploration companies operating in Texas.
Probate Law
Our probate attorneys guide executors through estate administration processes. We handle will contests, asset distribution, and creditor claims while representing fiduciaries in court proceedings across Tarrant County.
People
Margaret E. Holland
Partner
Margaret E. Holland focuses on business law, securities, and real estate transactions. With decades of experience, she advises corporate clients on compliance matters and complex commercial deals in the Fort Worth area.
George T. Johns
Partner
George T. Johns specializes in corporate law and partnership agreements. He represents businesses in mergers and acquisitions while providing strategic counsel on organizational structure and governance matters.
William P. Penny, Jr.
Partner
William P. Penny, Jr. practices estate planning and probate law. He helps families create comprehensive succession plans and represents executors in administering complex estates across Texas.
Ethel Allen Steele
Partner
Ethel Allen Steele handles corporate transactions and government law matters. Her practice includes advising businesses on regulatory compliance and representing clients in municipal affairs.
Questions
What areas of law does Holland, Johns & Penny specialize in?
We specialize in business law, real estate transactions, estate planning, probate administration, and oil & gas law. Our attorneys also handle corporate matters and partnership agreements.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Holland, Johns & Penny, L.L.P. has been serving clients since 1981, with our current Fort Worth location established in 1989.
What types of clients do you represent?
We represent closely held businesses, medical practices, family-owned companies, and individual investors across industries including manufacturing, healthcare, and energy.
Are consultations available with your attorneys?
Yes, we offer initial consultations to discuss your legal needs. Please contact our Fort Worth office to schedule an appointment with one of our attorneys.
What are your office hours?
Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We're available by appointment for evening or weekend consultations when needed.
