Who We Are
Griffith, Jay & Michel, LLP is a full-service civil law firm dedicated to delivering trusted, solution-focused representation across Texas. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys bring a depth of knowledge that allows us to serve individuals, families and businesses with confidence and clarity. We take pride in being a steady, reliable resource for clients navigating important legal challenges.
Our Experience & Approach
Our attorneys draw on more than 100 years of combined legal experience in litigation, transactional matters and appellate advocacy. We approach each case with preparation, precision and a commitment to finding the most strategic path forward. By working collaboratively and maintaining open communication, we help clients make informed decisions and feel supported through every stage of the legal process.
Practices
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Developing tailored case strategies to help clients pursue their goals in the appellate courts.
Appeals to Court of Appeals
Appeals to Supreme Court
Writs of Mandamus & Prohibition
Pre-trial Motions
Jury Charge Motions for New Trial
Post Trial Motions
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Advising clients on entity formation and providing continued strategic planning for existing business clients.
Corporations (C-corps and S-corps)
Limited Liability Companies (LLC)
Limited Partnerships (LP)
Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP)
Stock Purchase Agreement
Asset Purchase Agreement
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Applying knowledge and experience to resolve property division matters for clients with significant assets such as homes, stocks, business assets, retirement accounts.
Property Division
Valuable assets
Multiple houses
Vacation home
Stock portfolio
Business interests
Professional practices
Pensions and retirement assets
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Helping clients pursue goals and solve problems in a variety of family law matters, including divorce, complex financial property division, child support, child custody, spousal support, pre and postnuptial agreements, and appeals.
Complex Property Division
High Assets
Multiple homes
Retirement Assets
Stock portfolios
Business assets
Child Custody Grandparent Rights
Child Support
Spousal support
Family Law Appeals
Prenuptial Agreements
Post-nuptial Agreements
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Permanent Guardianships
Temporary Guardianships
Management Trusts Agents under Power of Attorney
Guardian Ad Litem
Attorney Ad Litem
Contested Capacity Matters
Less Restrictive Alternatives
Validity of Powers of Attorney
Validity of the Declaration of Guardian
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Wills Trusts - Revocable and/or Irrevocable
Power of Attorney
Medical Power of Attorney
Directive to Physician
Declaration of Guardian
Marital Property Planning
Charitable Planning
Asset Protection Planning
Tax and Business Planning
Probate, Estate & Trust Administration
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Pursuing client interests through civil litigation in commercial, business and personal injury cases
Business Litigation
Personal Injury
Litigation Appeals
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Independent Administrations
Dependent Administrations
Temporary Administrations
Applications to Probate a Will and/or Codicil
Muniments of Title Heirship
Determinations Contested Estates
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Proving and Defending Wills
Attacking Invalid Wills
Common Law Marriage
Lack of Capacity
Undue Influence
Improper Execution
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Working on behalf of clients engaged in commercial and residential leasing, landlord issues and litigation.
Commercial leasing and sales
Residential leasing and sales
Landlords Commercial litigation
Mineral interests
Condemnation
Quality Not Quantity
Quality legal representation is something every client deserves. It is not attained by the volume of cases a firm handles. Rather, by limiting the number of cases, enhanced focus is placed on the individual client. At Griffith, Jay & Michel, clients are met with a hands-on, supportive approach. Clients receive one-on-one counsel and have unparalleled access to their lawyer to address questions and concerns.
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