Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Texarkana, TX
Dunbar & Morgan has been delivering superior legal representation since 2005, combining over 23 years of collective experience to address clients' legal needs. Our firm is licensed to practice in Texas and Arkansas, offering personalized attention to matters in family law, criminal law, adoption, divorce, custody, wills, estate and probate, and DWI cases. We prioritize treating each client's legal challenges with respect, leveraging our deep understanding of state-specific jurisdictions to provide committed advocacy.Our attorneys actively engage with the community while maintaining memberships in professional organizations like the Texarkana Bar Association and State Bar of Texas. We focus on building attorney-client relationships through in-person consultations and written agreements, ensuring confidentiality and dedicated representation tailored to each case's complexity.
Services
Family Law
Criminal Law
Adoption
Divorce
Estate & Probate Law
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We combine over 23 years of combined legal experience in Texas and Arkansas jurisdictions
- Our attorneys maintain active community involvement and professional memberships
- We provide personalized attention to complex legal matters
- Licensed to practice in both Texas and Arkansas state and federal courts
- We focus on building relationships through in-person consultations and written agreements
Services
Family Law
We provide comprehensive family law services addressing divorce, child custody, and support matters. Our attorneys navigate complex state-specific regulations to protect clients' rights in Texas and Arkansas. With deep jurisdictional knowledge, we advocate for favorable outcomes in emotionally sensitive cases.
Criminal Law
Our criminal defense practice handles DWI and other criminal charges across two states. We leverage extensive courtroom experience to challenge evidence and negotiate plea agreements. Our approach focuses on minimizing consequences while maintaining client confidentiality throughout legal proceedings.
Adoption
We guide clients through step-parent adoption processes requiring parental rights termination. Our firm manages all legal documentation for simultaneous termination and adoption proceedings. We ensure compliance with state-specific requirements while prioritizing children's best interests.
Estate & Probate Law
Our estate planning services include wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents. We assist executors with probate administration, debt settlement, and asset distribution. The practice ensures clients' wishes are legally protected while minimizing family conflicts during estate transitions.
Divorce
We handle contested and uncontested divorces with Texas's 60-day and Arkansas's 30-day waiting periods. Our representation includes property division, alimony, and post-divorce modifications. We prepare clients for mandatory court timelines while addressing unique family circumstances.
People
Butch Dunbar
Attorney
Former Dallas Police Officer with Texas Wesleyan law degree. Practices family, probate, and criminal law. Active in local school boards and legal associations. Licensed in Texas and Arkansas federal courts.
Shawn Morgan
Attorney
Texarkana native with Oklahoma City University law degree. Specializes in family law. Member of multiple state and national bar associations. Formed partnership with Butch Dunbar in 2005.
Questions
How are legal fees determined for divorce cases?
Fees depend on case complexity. Texas requires 60-day waiting period, Arkansas 30 days. Additional time needed for contested matters.
What parental rights exist for unmarried fathers?
Unmarried fathers have limited rights. Court orders establishing paternity are required to secure custody or visitation rights.
How does child support calculation work?
Texas uses 20% net income for first child, 5% additional per child. Arkansas follows similar guidelines with court-established charts.
What legal protections exist for elderly parents?
Recommendations include updated wills, power of attorney, and living wills to address medical and financial decision-making.
What happens when served with custody papers?
Must respond within 20 days in Texas or Arkansas. Failure to respond risks losing parental rights. Immediate attorney consultation recommended.
How does step-parent adoption process work?
Requires termination of biological parent's rights followed by adoption. Both steps completed simultaneously through court proceedings.
