Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Southeast Texas
Wadler Perches & Kerlick combines the sophistication of large law firm experience with the personalized service of small-town Texas values. Our attorneys bring decades of combined legal expertise to clients across Southeast Texas, specializing in estate planning, personal injury, business law, family law, real estate, and oil & gas matters. We prioritize clear communication, explaining complex legal processes in accessible terms while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and client-focused representation.Our team is committed to delivering practical solutions tailored to each client's unique needs, whether navigating probate, drafting estate plans, resolving business disputes, or negotiating mineral rights agreements. With offices in Wharton, Richmond, Fulshear, and Bay City, we serve individuals and businesses throughout Fort Bend, Wharton, and Matagorda Counties, ensuring our clients receive both technical excellence and compassionate support.
Services
Estate Planning
Personal Injury
Business Law
Family Law
Real Estate Law
Probate
Contract Disputes
Succession Planning
Oil & Gas Law
Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of combined legal experience in Texas-specific practice areas.
- Our attorneys provide personalized guidance with small-town accessibility and responsiveness.
- We serve multiple Southeast Texas counties from strategically located offices.
- Our practice covers diverse legal needs from estate planning to business litigation.
- We maintain a proven track record in complex oil & gas lease negotiations.
What people say
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Compassionate legal support
Experienced attorneys
Services
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans to protect assets and ensure client wishes are honored. Our services include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives tailored to individual needs. With deep knowledge of Texas probate laws, we help clients avoid lengthy legal processes while securing their family's future through strategic estate documentation.
Oil & Gas Law
Our attorneys negotiate oil & gas leases and protect mineral rights for Texas landowners. We handle royalty agreements, surface use protections, and pooling arrangements while minimizing client liabilities. With decades of energy sector experience, we ensure fair compensation and legal compliance for landowners facing complex extraction agreements with major energy companies.
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured through others' negligence in seeking fair compensation. Our practice covers auto accidents, workplace injuries, and premises liability cases. The firm combines litigation experience with compassionate support to navigate insurance claims and court proceedings while protecting clients' rights to medical care and financial recovery.
Business Law
We provide end-to-end legal support for business formation, contracts, and dispute resolution. Services include entity selection, partnership agreements, and commercial litigation representation. Our attorneys help companies establish operations, resolve contractual conflicts, and implement succession plans that ensure long-term stability and compliance with Texas business regulations.
Family Law
We handle complex family law matters including divorce litigation, child custody, and property division. Our approach balances legal rigor with sensitivity to emotional challenges during proceedings. The firm represents clients in contested divorces, post-divorce modifications, and paternity cases while advocating for fair outcomes in custody and support arrangements.
People
John D. Perches
Shareholder
Experienced attorney with decades of legal practice in Southeast Texas, focusing on estate planning and business law. Provides strategic counsel to individuals and corporations while maintaining community-focused representation.
I. Ray Kerlick, Jr.
Shareholder
Specializes in estate planning and oil & gas law with extensive experience negotiating mineral rights agreements. Recognized for client-focused approach in probate matters and energy sector transactions.
Shea A. Krauskopf
Partner
Skilled legal representative with focus on real estate and business law. Provides practical solutions for property transactions and commercial disputes while maintaining strong client communication standards.
Brian Bankhead
Associate Attorney
Dedicated associate attorney handling diverse legal matters including personal injury and family law cases. Applies litigation skills to protect client interests across multiple practice areas.
Rachel L. Rust
Of Counsel
Experienced legal professional providing specialized counsel in complex legal matters. Brings depth of knowledge to the firm's practice areas while maintaining commitment to client service.
Questions
What estate planning services do you offer?
We provide wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and probate assistance tailored to Texas legal requirements.
Do you handle oil & gas lease negotiations?
Yes, our attorneys specialize in mineral rights agreements, royalty negotiations, and surface use protections for Texas landowners.
Can you represent businesses in contract disputes?
We resolve business contract conflicts through litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods while protecting client interests.
What family law services are available?
We handle divorce litigation, child custody cases, property division, and post-divorce modifications across Southeast Texas.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Call 979-532-3871 to arrange in-person, online, or phone appointments at our Wharton, Richmond, Fulshear, or Bay City offices.
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