Practice areas: Family Law, Business & Corporate, Estate Planning & Probate; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 2013
Education: Texas A&M University School of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2018 - 2026 Call today:
817-841-9858
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1205 Hall - Johnson RdColleyville, TX 76034 Visit website
Brent McMullen is one of the founding attorneys of McMullen Law Group, PLLC. He has had over 700 family law cases and is highly experienced in Family Law and Estate Planning. Brent was licensed in Texas in 2013, and focuses on complex family law matters, including high-conflict divorce, contentious child custody, and intricate property division. He also handles trust, estate, and asset protection planning, helping clients safeguard their wealth and secure their family’s financial future.
Brent McMullen earned his Juris Doctorate from Texas A&M School of Law along with a certificate in business. While attending Texas A&M, Brent was awarded a Public Interest Law Fellowship. Additionally, he was a Teaching Assistant and American Constitution Society’s President. While attending Texas A&M School of Law, Brent was a law clerk at Cantey Hanger in Ft. Worth. Brent continues to work with Texas A&M School of Law students where he helps law students pass the bar exam. Currently, his practice includes family law, estate planning, business formation and business litigation, and contract negotiation. Mr. McMullen’s primary focus is to help families and businesses in the Arlington and DFW area.
Before attending law school Brent played baseball at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, where he graduated with a religion degree. After graduation, he began working with Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison where he found his passion for the practice of law.
Mr. McMullen’s past work experience includes working in Parkland Hospital’s legal department (in developing the new Parkland Hospital), at the Dallas County Public Defender’s office, local family law attorneys, and Williamson County Attorney’s Office.
Mr. McMullen is an active member of the State Bar of Texas and the Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association. He has been named a Rising Stars by Texas Super Lawyers Magazine for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022 an honor that is limited to no more than 2.5% of attorneys in the State of Texas. Mr. McMullen has also been named a “Top Attorney” in Family Law by Fort Worth Magazine for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.
Practice areas
Family Law, Business/Corporate, Estate Planning & ProbateFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Child Support, Contracts, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Limited Liability Companies, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Probate & Estate Administration, Same Sex Family Law
- 60% Family Law
- 20% Business/Corporate
- 20% Estate Planning & Probate
First Admitted: 2013, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://www.mcmullenlawgroup.com/meetyourteam
Bar / Professional Activity
- Texas State Bar, 2013
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Appellate Case:In re Interest of S.M.-R., NO. 02-15-00287-CV (Tex. App. Nov. 23, 2016) (represented Appellee – trial court’s judgment was affirmed)., 2016
- Appellate Case:In re Vicki Ann Orlowski No. 02-25-00151-CV (Tex. App. - Fort Worth April 11, 2025) (represented Real Party in Interest – writ was denied). , 2025
Educational Background
- Southwestern University, 2005-2009
- Texas A&M University School of Law, 2010-2013
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Speaker, Amicus Attorney, Attorney Ad Litem, and Guardian Ad Litem; Knowing the Differences for Special Appointments, September 2022 Texas Advanced Paralegal Seminar (TAPS), Fort Worth, Texas., Speaker, Amicus Attorney, Attorney Ad Litem, and Guardian Ad Litem; Knowing the Differences for Special Appointments, Attorneys/Paralegals, 2022
- Speaker, Pre. And Post. Marital Property Agreements Where We are Going, We Don’t Need Consideration, March 2025 Online CLE Webinar., Speaker, Pre. And Post. Marital Property Agreements Where We are Going, We Don’t Need Consideration, 2025
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Fort Worth Magazine’s Top Attorneys, 2017
- Super Lawyer’s Texas Rising Star, 2018
- Fort Worth Magazine’s Top Attorneys, 2018
- Super Lawyer’s Texas Rising Star, 2019
- Fort Worth Magazine’s Top Attorneys, 2019
- Super Lawyer’s Texas Rising Star, 2020
- Fort Worth Magazine’s Top Attorneys, 2020
- Super Lawyer’s Texas Rising Star, 2021
- Fort Worth Magazine’s Top Attorneys, 2021
- Super Lawyer’s Texas Rising Star, 2022
- Fort Worth Magazine’s Top Attorneys, 2022
- Super Lawyer’s Texas Rising Star, 2023
- Fort Worth Magazine’s Top Attorneys, 2023
- Super Lawyer’s Texas Rising Star, 2024
- Fort Worth Magazine’s Top Attorneys, 2024
- Fort Worth Magazine’s Top Attorneys, 2025
Awards
Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.
Office location for Brent M. McMullen
1205 Hall - Johnson Rd
Colleyville, TX 76034
Phone: 817-841-9858
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2018 - 2026
