Business Details
Your Trusted Dallas Family Law & Estate Planning Firm
DebnamRust, P.C. is a client-focused law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals and families in Dallas, Texas. With expertise in family law, estate planning, LGBTQ+ legal matters, and probate, our attorneys provide compassionate, personalized representation tailored to each client's unique needs. Our team prioritizes open communication, ensuring clients are educated and prepared throughout legal processes while alleviating stress through streamlined procedures.We serve diverse communities across Dallas, Collin, Tarrant, Denton, Ellis, Rockwall, and Kaufman counties, combining litigation readiness with collaborative approaches to achieve optimal outcomes. Our inclusive practice emphasizes trustworthiness, transparency, and a commitment to resolving legal challenges with both expertise and empathy.
Services
Family Law
Estate Planning
LGBTQ+ Legal Services
Probate
Divorce Representation
Highlights and features
- We offer client-centered legal representation tailored to individual needs
- Our team ensures open communication throughout all legal processes
- We streamline complex procedures to reduce client stress and confusion
- We maintain an inclusive approach serving diverse family structures
- Our attorneys combine courtroom experience with collaborative solutions
What people say
Highly professional
Very thorough
Client-centered approach
Inclusive law firm
Stress-free process
Services
Family Law Representation
Our family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, and spousal support cases with compassionate guidance. We protect client rights through negotiation or litigation while prioritizing children's best interests. Our approach combines legal expertise with personalized strategies to resolve complex family matters efficiently.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and healthcare directives to protect assets and honor client wishes. Our attorneys ensure documents comply with Texas law while addressing unique family needs and tax considerations for long-term security.
LGBTQ+ Legal Services
Specialized support for LGBTQ+ clients includes family law representation, estate planning with marital exemptions, and name/gender marker changes. We address unique legal challenges while ensuring equal protection under Texas law through experienced advocacy.
Probate Administration
Our probate attorneys guide executors through asset distribution, debt resolution, and court requirements. We manage contested estates and streamline independent administration processes to ensure efficient estate closure while protecting beneficiaries' interests in Dallas County.
Divorce Representation
We handle contested and uncontested divorces with strategic advocacy for property division, alimony, and custody arrangements. Our attorneys minimize conflict through mediation while preparing strong courtroom cases when necessary to protect client financial and parental rights.
People
Brent Debnam
Founding Partner
Brent Debnam brings extensive trial experience to family law and probate cases. He focuses on protecting client rights while navigating complex legal challenges with strategic courtroom readiness and compassionate guidance for Dallas-area clients.
Michael Debnam
Founding Partner
Michael Debnam specializes in family law and estate planning with a commitment to personalized client solutions. His practice emphasizes collaborative approaches while maintaining litigation expertise to achieve favorable outcomes in contested matters.
Derek Mergele-Rust
Founding Partner
Derek Mergele-Rust focuses on LGBTQ+ legal issues and child welfare cases. He combines advocacy experience with compassionate representation to address unique family law challenges faced by diverse communities across North Texas.
Rafi Rahman
Associate Attorney Fellow
Rafi Rahman provides dedicated legal support in family law and estate planning matters. He assists clients with document preparation and case strategy while working under senior attorneys' supervision to ensure comprehensive representation.
Erin Grimes
Office Manager
Erin Grimes oversees daily operations and client coordination at DebnamRust, P.C. Her administrative leadership ensures smooth case management and client communication across the firm's practice areas.
Questions
What family law services do you offer in Dallas?
We handle divorce, child custody, spousal support, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and other family law matters with personalized legal strategies.
How can you help with estate planning in Texas?
Our attorneys create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, power of attorney documents, and healthcare directives tailored to individual needs.
Do you specialize in LGBTQ+ legal matters?
Yes, we provide specialized legal support for LGBTQ+ clients in family law, estate planning, and name/gender marker changes.
What probate services are available?
We assist with estate administration, will validation, asset distribution, and probate litigation in Dallas County courts.
Can you help with uncontested divorces?
Yes, we streamline uncontested divorce proceedings through document preparation and court filing assistance to minimize costs and delays.
How do you handle child custody cases?
We prioritize children's best interests while protecting parental rights through negotiation or courtroom advocacy in custody disputes.
