Stephen Tatum has spent a career in appellate courts all over the country handling many different types of cases. That kind of experience is valuable and hard to come by. He brings a wide range of knowledge to every case he takes through the appellate system.  He has also developed an active practice representing lawyers in State Bar and Federal disciplinary actions.

Appellate
University of Texas School of Law, Austin (J.D., 1979)
Southern Methodist University (B.S., 1976)
statum@canteyhanger.com
(817) 877-2829
(817) 877-2807
600 W. 6th St., Suite 300
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Centered in trial and appellate litigation. Board certified in Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Approximately 75 appeals handled
Admitted to the U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals for the 2nd, 5th ,9th, 10th, and 11th Federal Circuits
Admitted to all Texas Federal District Courts
Board Certified Civil Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1991
Admitted to U.S. Supreme Court, 1993
Member American Arbitration Association Arbitrator Panel
American Law Institute, 2005 – Present
American Bar Association, 1979 – Present
Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, 1996 – Present Member
International Association of Defense Counsel, 1993 – Present Member
Chair – Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth – 2004-2009
Board Member – Texas Health Resources, 2010 – Present
Southwestern University, Georgetown, 1999 – 2006 Trustee
Harris Methodist Hospital – Ft. Worth, 2000 – 2009 Trustee
Chair – Tarrant County Samaritan House, 1992 – 1994
Chair – Tarrant Co. Metropolitan YMCA – 1987-1991
Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2019 Edition by Woodward/White, Inc. in Appellate Law
Named Texas Super Lawyers by Texas Monthly magazine, 2014-2020
Recognized in Fort Worth Inc. Magazine for being a “Top Attorney” for 2018
Recognized in Fort Worth Magazine for being a “Top Attorney” for 2019
Mr. Tatum served on a panel at the Bi-Annual Dallas-Fort Worth Joint Appellate Seminar, November, 2019
Presentation to the Fidelity National Financial Legal Staff regarding “Sanctions under Fed. R. Civ. P. 11 and other Federal Rules and how Criteria Vary From Circuit to Circuit.”
“Why Lawyers Should Not Serve on Client’s Boards.”, Tarrant County Bar Association CLE Presentation – 2010
Series of Articles & Presentations regarding Personal Liability of Board Members for non-payment of payroll taxes for employees of non-profit corporation – Arising out of Verret v. United States, 542 F. Supp. 2d 526 (E.D. Tex 2008) – April- May 2009
“BP Spill Damages – Dealing with Compensation Issues” Fort Worth Business Press, Aug. 2, 2010

David Tracy represents high net worth individuals, as well as family owned entities, in the planning, structure, and implementation, of various strategies involving tax, asset, and succession planning. David also serves as a consultant to a client’s other professionals on complex federal tax matters.
Tax
Trusts & Estates
Estate Planning

Southern Methodist University (LL.M., 1971) – Taxation
The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1970)
The University of Texas (B.A. with Honors, 1968)
dtracy@canteyhanger.com
(817) 877-2822
(817) 877-2807
600 W. 6th St., Suite 300
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Wealth transfer planning for individuals and families, including business succession planning
Estate planning
Probate and trust law
ERISA, employee benefits, and individual retirement accounts planning
Partnerships (including specifically limited partnerships), limited liability companies, and corporations — with emphasis on tax planning issues
Licensed to practice in Texas, 1970
Admitted to U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
Admitted to U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
Admitted to U.S. Tax Court
Admitted to U.S. Supreme Court
Board Certified — Tax Law — Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Board Certified — Estate Planning & Probate Law — Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviews, 2024-2025
Recognized in Fort Worth Magazine for being a “Top Attorney” for 2019
Recognized in Fort Worth Inc. Magazine for being a “Top Attorney” for 2018
Recognized as a “Texas Super Lawyer for 2018” in Estate Planning and Probate by Texas Monthly Magazine in the special September/October issue,
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the fields of
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, 2007-2023
Tax Law, 1995-2023
Trusts and Estates, 1995-2023
by Woodward/White, Inc.
Recognized as a “Super Lawyer”, by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service,
2003 – 2018
Named 1982 Outstanding Young Lawyer — Tarrant County Young Lawyer’s Association
Lecturer in Law, Southern Methodist University School of Law (1975-77). Added the Advanced Corporate Taxation course to the curriculum in the Master of Laws Graduate Tax Program.
Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)
Board of Directors, Texas Academy of Probate & Trust Lawyers — Chair (2003-2005)
Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section, State Bar of Texas — Section Chair (1991-1992)
Tax Advisory Commission, Texas Board of Legal Specialization (1987-2000) and (Chair 1999-2000)
Fort Worth Business & Estate Council — Chair (1984-1985).
Sustaining Life Fellow, American Bar Foundation
Sustaining Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
Sustaining Charter Fellow, Tarrant County Bar Foundation
Charter Member, College of the State Bar of Texas
Board of Directors, The Fort Worth Public Library Foundation (1993-1999)
Tax Counsel (Pro Bono), Historic Fort Worth, Inc.
Board of Directors, Tarrant County Convention Center (1983-1989); Chairman (1986-87).
Board of Directors, Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau (1986-1989); Member, Executive Committee (1986-1989).
Board of Directors, Mental Health Association of Tarrant County (1975-78).
Board of Directors, Shakespeare in the Park, Inc. (1979-81).
Texas Tax Service – Chapter 16 (Rental and Lease Transactions), Matthew Bender & Co. (1984)
Southwestern Law Journal (1971, 1974, 1975, and 1976)
The Business Lawyer (1976)
Texas Bar Journal (1976)
Community Property Law Journal (1976)
Taxes Magazine (1976)

Speaking Engagements (listed by Course Sponsor)

State Bar of Texas (1975, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1992, 1999, 2000, 2003 and 2006)
University of Texas School of Law — Current Issues Affecting Partnerships, Limited Partnerships and LLCs (2005)
Southern Methodist University School of Law (1976 and 1979)
Trust Division of the Texas Bankers Association (1978 and 1989)
Southwestern Legal Foundation — now the Center for American and International Law (1984)
CLE International (2001)
National Association of Personal Financial Advisors Conference (1996)

Prior to becoming an attorney, Carol was a Registered Nurse, a background that provided unique experience in the area of medical malpractice and health law, and gives her unique understanding of the complex cases she handles for her clients. She represents doctors, hospitals, nursing homes and health care professionals involved in catastrophic injury, construction, premises liability, and other personal injury cases, as well as handling claims of negligence, negligent credentialing and license challenges. She also assists corporate clients in general litigation matters. Carol is licensed in Texas.

Health Law
Medical Device/Pharma
Baylor University School of Law (J.D., 1984)
Mary Hardin-Baylor (B.S. – Nursing, 1976)
ctraylor@canteyhanger.com
(817) 877-2895
(817) 877-2807
600 W. 6th St., Suite 300
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Has tried approximately 30 cases to verdict, including medical cases, premises liability cases, product liability cases, and personal injury cases
Works on the defense of construction cases filed in Texas
Defends Texas business owners in litigation, including oil and gas and business owners
Successfully defended physicians in suits involving medication allegations, emergency surgery allegations, urological surgery allegations, cardiac surgery and cardiology allegations, cancer allegations, orthopedic allegations, and birth injury allegations
Successfully defended hospitals in suits involving cardiology allegations, brain injury allegations, and birth injury cases
Defends Texas nursing homes, hospitals, health care providers in medical claims, lawsuits, credentials issues, professional license challenges, and professional business negotiations
Licensed to practice in Texas, 1985
Admitted to U.S. Court Northern District of Texas
Admitted to U.S. Court Eastern District of Texas
Admitted to U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
American College of Trial Lawyers
American Board of Trial Advocates – Fort Worth
American College of Trial Advocates, Texas State Committee 2007-2012
Texas Association of Defense Counsel, Board of Directors, 2005-2011
Texas Bar Foundation
Texas Health Research & Education Institute 2012/2013 Leadership Council
Tarrant County Medical Legal Liaison Committee
Fort Worth Business Press Attorneys of Excellence 2003, 2004 & 2005
Named “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service, 2004 – 2015
Texas Monthly and SuperLawyers “Top 50 Women Attorneys in Texas”
Colleyville Chamber of Commerce Thursday business group
Colleyville Chamber of Commerce 2013 Golf Tournament Volunteer
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Tuesday and Thursday business groups
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce 2013 Grapefest booth Volunteer
Recognized as a “Texas Super Lawyer” Medical Malpractice-Defense by Texas Monthly Magazine in the special September/October issue, 2018 & 2019.

Health Care Law Settlement and Negotiations, 2006, Chapter The Client