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Established 1960 · Two Board Certifications in one firm

The Claunch Law Firm

301 W. Central Avenue · Fort Worth, TX 76164 · (817) 626-5297

Family LawDivorceChild CustodyEstate PlanningWills & ProbatePersonal Injury

The Claunch Law Firm has served Fort Worth families since 1960, when Jim Claunch founded the firm. Today his sons Kyle and Kirk Claunch carry on the practice from their downtown Fort Worth office. The firm holds two rare credentials in one place: Jim is Board Certified in Family Law and Kirk is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law (less than 2% of Texas attorneys per certification). Practice areas: divorce, child custody, wills and probate, estate planning, and serious personal injury.

Founded 1960Board Certified Family Law (Jim Claunch)Board Certified PI Trial (Kirk Claunch)Three-generation Fort Worth firm
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4.8
★★★★★
110+ verified client reviews
Overall
4.8
Results
4.7
Communication
4.9
Value
4.7
Editorial Verdict

Why Choose The Claunch Law Firm?

The Claunch Law Firm is the kind of long-standing, family-run practice Fort Worth people trust through generations. Two Board Certifications across two practice areas (family and personal injury) put it in unusually strong territory for a small firm. Jim Claunch's family law practice has handled Tarrant County divorces and custody matters for over six decades; sons Kyle and Kirk add probate, estate, and PI trial work. Communication scores are particularly high — clients describe a firm that returns calls, explains options, and avoids legal jargon. Best fit for divorce, custody, estate planning, or a probate matter where you want a long-tenured Fort Worth firm rather than a national or chain operation.

Practice Areas

Situations They Handle

Divorce (contested & uncontested) Child Custody & Modifications Wills & Probate Estate Administration Estate Planning Personal Injury Personal Injury Trial Law General Civil Litigation Family Mediation
Fees & Pricing

What You'll Likely Pay

The Claunch Law Firm uses hourly billing for family and estate matters with reasonable retainers, and contingency fees for personal injury cases. Initial consultations are available — fees are discussed up front in plain English at the outset.

$275–$425
Hourly (family · estate)
Contingency
Personal injury cases
The Team

Key Attorneys

James 'Jim' R. Claunch, Founding Partner

James 'Jim' R. Claunch

Founding Partner
Board Certified Family Law (Texas Board of Legal Specialization) · 60+ years FW practice
Kyle M. Claunch, Partner · Family & Estates

Kyle M. Claunch

Partner · Family & Estates
Divorce, child custody, estate administration, probate · 28+ years experience
Kirk Claunch, Partner · Personal Injury Trial

Kirk Claunch

Partner · Personal Injury Trial
Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Law · 28+ years experience
Client Experiences

What Clients Say

Client
Susan H.
Divorce · Mediation · Tarrant County
★★★★★
Going through divorce after 22 years of marriage. The Claunch firm guided me through mediation calmly, helped me understand what was reasonable, and we settled without going to court. Jim and Kyle were patient and never pushed me to litigate when I didn't need to.
Client
David T.
Probate · North Fort Worth
★★★★★
My father passed without a clear estate plan. Kyle handled probate and walked us through every step. The whole process was honest, calm, and the family stayed intact. Worth every penny.
Client
Maria G.
Personal Injury · Westside
★★★★★
Rear-ended on Camp Bowie and the insurance company offered me $4,000. Kirk took the case, sent demand letters, and we settled for nearly ten times that amount. He fought when I couldn't have on my own.
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FAQ

Common Questions About This Firm

Does the firm handle uncontested or simple divorces?
Yes. Many Claunch divorce clients are looking for a calm, mediated, or uncontested process, especially when both spouses agree on most issues. The firm also handles complex high-conflict and high-asset divorces. Initial consultations help match the right approach to the right facts.
What does Board Certified in Family Law mean for my divorce?
It's a Texas Board of Legal Specialization credential held by less than 2% of Texas attorneys. Jim Claunch holds it. It signals deep family-law experience, peer recognition, and current expertise — meaningful when your case involves complex assets, custody disputes, or contested divorce.
How are estate planning fees charged?
Estate plans are typically flat-fee for standard wills and basic trusts. Complex estates (multiple beneficiaries, business interests, ranch property) are billed hourly. Probate is hourly with a retainer, but small estates (often under $75,000 in Texas) may qualify for simpler procedures with lower fees.
Can the firm represent both family and injury matters?
Yes — and that's part of why clients return through generations. A divorce client may later need a will updated; an estate client may have a family member injured. Having both Family and PI Trial Board Certified attorneys at the same firm is unusual.
Where is the office?
301 W. Central Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76164 — in the Northside historic district just minutes from downtown. The firm is licensed before all Texas state and federal courts, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Phone (817) 626-5297.

Quick Facts

Founded1960
Firm SizeSolo / Small · 3+ attorneys
Fee StructureHourly (family/estate) · contingency (PI)
Free ConsultationYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Virtual AvailableYes
Service AreaFort Worth, Tarrant, Parker, Wise, Johnson
Client Reviews4.8 (110+)
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Office

Fort Worth Office: 301 W. Central Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76164
(817) 626-5297

Recognition

  • ✓ Founded 1960 — three-generation Fort Worth firm
  • ✓ Board Certified Family Law (Jim Claunch)
  • ✓ Board Certified Personal Injury Trial (Kirk Claunch)
  • ✓ Licensed: TX, 5th Circuit, U.S. Supreme Court
  • ✓ Located in historic Fort Worth Northside