Board Certified in Family Law and in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell legal publisher.
Voted Top Attorney in Fort Worth, Texas in Fort Worth Magazine Polls.
Bar Admissions: Texas 1974; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 1987; U.S. Tax Court.
Representative Cases: Williams v. Williams, 2005 S.W.3d LWC 2573 (Tex.App. - Fort Worth 2005); Lawler v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo 1995-26 (U.S. Tax Court 1995); Siefert v. Lingleville I.S.D., 692 S.W.2d 461 (Tex. 1985).
Education: J.D. 1973, Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, Texas; B.B.A. 1970, The University of Texas, Austin, Texas.
Professional Associations and Memberships: Member, State Bar of Texas Pattern Jury Charges - Family Committee, Probate, Trust and Guardianship Subcommittee, 2009-2012; College of the State Bar of Texas; Texas Association of Board Certified Family Lawyers; Tarrant County Bar Association; Tarrant County Probate Bar Association; Tarrant County Family Law Association; Tarrant County Bar Tax and Estate Section; Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
Classes/Seminars Taught: Practice Tips for New Lawyers, Texas Wesleyan School of Law Alumni Association 2009;Proving and Defending against Probate Claims for a Family Allowqance, Tarrant County Probate Bar Association, 2009; Uniform Parentage Act, Tarrant County Bar Association Tax and Estate Section, 2009; Wills and Probate, Tarrant County Bar Association Peoples Law School, 2006 - 2009; Child Support and Death of a Parent, Tarrant County Family Law Association, Tarrant County Probate Bar Association and Tarrant County Bar Tax and Estate Section, 2008; Ethics, Tarrant County Bar Association, 2005; Texas Family Code for Probate Lawyers, Tarrant County Probate Bar Association, 2000; Texas Family Code for CPA's, Fort Worth Chapter, Texas Society of CPA's, 2001; Marital Property Agreements, Tarrant County Women's Bar Association, 1993
Marilyn Shell, Attorney at Law, is licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Tarrant County Bar Association, Tarrant County Family Bar Association and the Tarrant County Probate Bar Association.
Michelle Lowe, Paralegal
Associate of Applied Science - Paralegal 1993,Tarrant County Junior College, Hurst, Texas.
Michael Huebner, Law Student
J. D. expected Fall, 2010, Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, Fort Worth, Texas; B.S. Geology, 1983, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.
Johnston Legal Group P.C. 4200 Airport Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76117
What Our Clients Say:
January 1010: "You guys are fabulous!Thank you for taking care of us. Marilyn, your pep-talk helped me organize my thoughts. I really appreciate that. I'm ,,, grateful for your encouragement, support, and professionalism."
January 2010: "Michelle, I just wanted to thank you and Marilyn again for such great service in helping ...with all our documents. You were both easy to work with and made it as smooth and painless as possible. It feels great to have that done."
December 2009: "Thanks for EVERYTHING!!!"
July 2009: "There are no words to thank you enough for obtaining guardianship of my mother for me - I promise you that I will never take the responsibility lightly. It is my honor to care for her as she cared for me as a child and for all my life. I feel so much more at peace now. My life has been on hold … but now I can finally move forward - what a relief! And it's all because of you. You are an incredible asset to the legal profession & a delightful person as well … "
May 2009. “Thanks for your time in meeting with us. We know that this is a process and are confident with your help, we can reach the best decision for my mom…”
March 2009: "We are completely satisfied with the results. Your Counsel and guidance has been 'the light at the end of the tunnel' for us, and to protect Dad was the only objective in this endeavour. Your legal advice has been 'The Best of the Best', and we want to Thank You from the bottom of our hearts for what you have done."
February 2009: "Marilyn and all your group were so efficient and I thank you for getting everything done so quickly and efficiently."
February 2009: "...thank you for clearly explaining the legal guardianship role."
January 2009: "...thank you for taking on my case, and for all your hard work and dedication to my case..."
What Lawyers and Other Professionals Say:
January 2010: "It was a pleasure to see you and to work with you again. Thanks so much for your courtesy and consideration throughout the mediation."
December 2009: "I sincerely appreciate your help ... You and Michelle have done a fantastic job throughout!"
May 2009: “…I greatly enjoyed working on the [divorce] case with you…And I look forward to my next case that involves intricate trust issues…as you will be my expert.”
About Board Certification. The Texas State Board of Legal Specialization certifies attorneys in 20 specific areas of law and paralegals in six specific areas. Board certification helps insure that the citizens of Texas receive the highest quality legal services.
Marilyn Shell