Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Texas
Decker & Arrott PC has built a reputation for delivering high-quality legal counsel to individuals, entrepreneurs, businesses, agricultural producers, and landowners. With over two decades of experience in legal cases, our firm combines deep industry knowledge with a commitment to personalized client relationships. Our attorneys specialize in both litigation and transactional law, representing clients in administrative hearings, commercial disputes, probate matters, and complex regulatory issues. We maintain offices in Abilene, Cedar Park, Stamford, and Bronte to better serve clients across Texas. Our approach emphasizes understanding each client's unique challenges while providing strategic legal solutions grounded in extensive practical experience.This dedication to client-centric service has established us as a trusted legal partner for diverse clientele. Our team of seasoned attorneys brings specialized expertise in agricultural law, banking and finance, municipal governance, and oil and gas regulations. We prioritize clear communication and proactive problem-solving to achieve favorable outcomes for our clients. This philosophy extends to our work with estate planning, business formations, and real estate transactions. By maintaining strong professional standards and community connections, we continue to grow as a leading legal resource in Texas.
Services
Litigation Practice Areas
Transactional Practice Areas
Agricultural Law
Commercial Litigation
Probate Representation
Oil and Gas Law
Business Formation
Real Estate Transactions
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 20 years of legal experience in Texas litigation and transactional law
- Our attorneys maintain personal relationships with clients to understand unique needs
- We provide comprehensive legal solutions across multiple specialized practice areas
- Our team serves clients from four strategically located Texas offices
- We combine technical expertise with practical problem-solving approaches
Services
Litigation Practice Areas
Our litigation practice handles commercial disputes, probate conflicts, and regulatory challenges. We represent clients in state courts and administrative hearings across Texas. Our attorneys combine courtroom experience with strategic negotiation to achieve favorable outcomes.
Transactional Practice Areas
We provide transactional legal services including business formations, real estate contracts, and oil and gas agreements. Our team ensures compliance with state regulations while protecting client interests in complex commercial transactions.
Agricultural Law
Specialized legal representation for farmers and ranchers covering land disputes, regulatory compliance, and agricultural contracts. We understand Texas agricultural policies and provide tailored solutions for landowners and producers.
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation practice addresses business conflicts involving contracts, partnerships, and regulatory matters. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in resolving complex commercial disputes through litigation or mediation.
Oil and Gas Law
We offer legal counsel for oil and gas operations including lease agreements, mineral rights disputes, and regulatory compliance. Our attorneys represent landowners and energy companies in navigating Texas energy regulations.
People
Gary H. Shahan
Partner
Gary H. Shahan brings extensive legal experience to our firm, focusing on complex litigation and transactional matters. He works directly with clients in Abilene to develop strategic legal solutions tailored to their specific needs.
James Decker
Partner
James Decker specializes in agricultural and real estate law, serving clients from our Stamford office. His practice focuses on land disputes, property transactions, and regulatory compliance for Texas landowners.
Nicholas E. Arrott II
Partner
Nicholas E. Arrott II provides legal counsel in commercial litigation and municipal law. Based in Abilene, he represents businesses and local governments in complex legal matters with a focus on practical outcomes.
Questions
What legal services does Shahan Decker Arrott offer?
We provide litigation and transactional legal services covering agricultural law, commercial disputes, probate matters, business formations, real estate transactions, and oil and gas regulations.
How long has the firm been practicing law in Texas?
Our attorneys have delivered legal services across Texas for over 20 years, with offices established in multiple locations since 2001.
Which areas of Texas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout Texas from offices in Abilene, Cedar Park, Stamford, and Bronte, handling cases statewide.
What makes your firm different from other law practices?
We combine technical legal expertise with personalized service, maintaining direct client relationships and focusing on practical, strategic solutions for each case.
