Attorneys
Our attorneys have dedicated their education and their careers to the practice of estate planning, probate administration, guardianships and litigation.
By focusing on these areas in law school, participating in prestigious clerkships in the area, and practicing in these areas from the beginning of their careers, our lawyers are experienced and prepared to assist you with any estate, probate or guardianship issue, no matter how simple or complex. Learn more about our attorneys below:
Don D. Ford III
Julie Mathiason
Jason Brower
Brian Thomas
Christopher B. Heald
Our estate, probate, guardianship and litigation attorneys value professional development, and they are actively involved in numerous professional organizations and serve in various leadership capacities in those groups, including:
- Texas Guardianship Certification Board Member
- Board of Trustees of the Houston Lawyer Referral Service
- Board of Directors of the Disability and Elder Law Attorneys' Association
- Editorial Board member of the The Houston Lawyer Magazine (the official Journal of the Houston Bar Association)
- Fellow of the Houston Bar Foundation
- Member of the College of the State Bar of Texas
- Various Service Committees of the Houston Bar Association
- Authors and speakers on topics related to Estate Planning, Probate, and Guardianship topics.
A talented and experienced staff of law clerks supports our attorneys. Our clerks are exceptional law students, focused on careers in estate planning, probate, and guardianship and on track to become valuable associate attorneys in our firm. Our clerks possess diverse backgrounds, which add valuable perspective for our clients. They include an accountant, a former Medicaid lobbyist, and a former legislative aide to a U.S. Senator. When you work with us, our entire team works tirelessly to provide you with the service, attention, and advice you need.
Contact us anytime to schedule an appointment with our talented Texas estate, probate, guardianship and litigation legal team.
Ford & Mathiason LLP
- 5151 San Felipe
- Suite 1950
- Houston, TX 77056
- T: 713.260.3926
- F: 713.260.3903
- 901 Main St.
- Suite 6300
- Dallas, TX 75202
- T: 214.389.0887
- F: 214.389.0888
Recent Publications
The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of a Retiree's Ex-Spouse
[07/09] — In a decision issued on April 20, 2007, in the case Holmes v. Kent & Kent, the Texas Supreme Court addressed an important issue related to the effect of divorce on beneficiary designations signed pre-divorce on Texas Teacher Retirement System accounts.
Is the Internet a Good Substitute for Sound Legal Advice?
[01/08] — Three weeks into my career as an attorney, my first probate client walked into my office wanting to probate the Will of her deceased friend.