Hixson Law Firm

Attorney John A. Hixson is Arlington Texas’ leading attorney in the practice of real estate law, probate and family law. At the Hixson Law Firm, our goal is to provide the highest caliber of counsel at a fair price so that our clients in Mansfield and the surrounding area are empowered to make the best possible decisions.

A 1979 Cum Laude graduate of Trinity University, Mr. Hixson went on to complete his Juris Doctorate at Southern Methodist University School of Law in 1982. He continues to pursue continuing education in his practice areas, especially in the rapidly changing area of bankruptcy law aggressively.

Since his admittance to the State Bar of Texas in 1983, John A Hixson has become an expert in civil law. The first five years of his career, which has spanned over 30 years, was spent as a corporate counsel in the construction and real estate fields.

He has practiced law as a sole proprietor in Arlington, Texas since 1988. His practice is limited to civil law matters, including bankruptcy, real estate, collection, family, and wills & probate matters. Attorney Hixson has extensive experience not only at trial, but also in the appeals process.

A self-described “dirt attorney,” John A. Hixson covers most facets of the law dealing with real estate. This experience helps him assure the transfer of real property goes smoothly and to cure any defects in title to real property. He also assists clients in collecting for work performed on real property through mechanic’s lien laws.

As a professional real estate lawyer, Mr. Hixson is well equipped to advise as to real estate transactions, including the review of title commitments. He can also assist in the preparation of contracts other documents such as those used for financing and cash sale transactions and the associated closing services of those transactions.

Clients who need the services of a real estate attorney in Grand Prairie and the surrounding Texas communities can also rely on John A. Hixson not only to prepare the necessary documents to clear a title to a property, but also to litigate in order to clear the title to real property.

Mr. Hixson also helps his real estate clients who are in need of foreclosure services on a deed of trust to obtain title after default on a real estate note. He can also assist landlords who need to evict problem tenants and guide them through the appeals to the County Court at Law.

He has also worked for clients who must file mechanics liens to collect funds owed on a construction project. If necessary, Mr. Hixson is fully prepared to file suit to foreclose on mechanics liens to collect funds owed by a contractor.

Mr. Hixson prepares Wills, Powers of Attorney and simple trusts. Almost everyone needs a will and Powers of Attorney. Your will directs both who gets your property and designates who is in charge of the process of settling the estate.

A professionally prepared will saves money for your loved ones by speeding and streamlining the probate process. Leaving no will or worse a poorly prepared will is costly and time consuming.

Mr. Hixson’s probate and estate planning services include: The preparation of Wills, Durable Power of Attorney for financial matters, Medical Power of Attorney, and Directive to Physicians which is also called a Living Will. Attorney Hixson also helps clients who need to establish Trusts, Probate Wills and administer estates with no will. He can also prepare Affidavits of Heirship and Small Estate Affidavits for his clients in Arlington, TX.

Also to his experience in real estate law and probate law in Arlington, Mansfield, and the surrounding Texas communities, Attorney John A. Hixson is also a highly experienced family law attorney.

Mr. Hixson has helped many clients during his 30-year legal career successfully navigate the divorce process. The dissolution of a marriage can be one of the most trying experiences in a client’s lifetime. It is not uncommon for a client facing a divorce to have feelings of embarrassment, anxiety and disbelief. John A. Hixson pledges to provide compassionate, dedicated representation to achieve the best result possible.

If you are in need of a real estate lawyer, probate lawyer or family lawyer in Arlington Texas or the surrounding area, do not hesitate to contact John A. Hixson. Call him today at (817) 261-5000.