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Brian J. Hall

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Brian J. Hall leads Barnett & Hall with a deep focus on estate and legacy planning, probate and trust administration, tax-aware structuring, business entity matters, and real estate. His practice is centered on helping individuals, families, and closely held enterprises address legal issues where clarity, long-term judgment, and disciplined execution matter most.

Brian’s work extends beyond drafting documents. He assists clients with the legal architecture that underpins lifetime planning, multigenerational transition, and the orderly transfer of wealth and control. Whether advising on entity design, coordinating trust structures, or guiding fiduciaries through periods of responsibility, his approach emphasizes thoughtful analysis, risk awareness, and clarity of outcome.

Over the course of his career, Brian has worked with a wide range of clients, including business owners, fiduciaries, and families with complex assets and transitional needs. He regularly collaborates with other advisors — including tax professionals, fiduciaries, and financial planners — to ensure that legal strategies align with broader planning goals and evolving circumstances.

Brian is committed to helping clients navigate the legal responsibilities and opportunities that arise at key moments of transition, recognizing that planning decisions made today can have effects that span generations.

  • J.D., Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, 1999
  • B.A., University of North Texas
  • State Bar of Texas
  • Colorado Bar Association
  • United States Supreme Court
  • United States Tax Court
  • Dallas Bar Association, Probate, Trusts & Estates Section
  • State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section
  • Internal Revenue Service, Estate and Gift Tax Division Intern, 1998-1999
  • Fellow, College of the State Bar of Texas
  • Who’s Who in American Attorneys
  • Named by Texas Monthly Five-Star Wealth Manager, 2010-2011

Why Choose Barnett & Hall?

With decades of experience, our team provides strategic, client-focused estate planning that goes beyond basic documents. We take the time to understand your goals, family dynamics, and financial situation to craft a plan that best serves you and your loved ones.

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