Elizabeth Fagin Zaby, a graduate of SMU Dedman School of Law and the owner of the firm, has been in practice for over 30 years. She holds the distinction of being an AV-Preeminent rated attorney as determined by Martindale Hubbell. She has routinely handled estate planning, including premarital and postmarital agreements, simple wills and documents, complex wills and trusts, special needs trusts, and probate estates, including probate matters involving significant property assets, estates holding family owned businesses, and litigation involving the removal of executors and trustees. Her experience in litigation includes that in the lower courts, appellate courts, and includes the U.S. Supreme Court.
Consulting with clients interested in forming a new business, Ms. Zaby helps her clients evaluate the type of business entity to be selected, drafts the pertinent documents, and follows up with all business needs of the client such as drafting contracts and reviewing leases.
Her litigation practice emphasizes the use of mediation and alternate dispute resolution methods which are designed for the amicable resolution of contested cases without the need for litigation or unwanted publicity; however, she is a zealous advocate for her clients whether in a negotiation context or in court. She is also a frequent speaker on topics such as planned giving, philanthropy, starting a new business, and estate planning for individuals and for business continuation.
Ms. Zaby also represents clients in a limited number of family law matters, including divorces, paternity actions, and suits affecting the parent-child relationship.
Areas of Practice: Estate Planning/Wills, Probate Administration and Fiduciary Litigation, Family Law, General Civil Litigation, Business Law, and Appellate Law.
