We offer a wide range of legal services backed up by decades of experience. We have handled thousands of legal matters over the years, and we are confident that our experience can be used to serve you. The following encompasses a general list of the types of law our firm handles. Of course, every case is unique, so we invite you to contact us or set up an appointment to discuss your matter with one of our attorneys. Bill Palmos ( 1915-2007 ), one of the firm's founding partners, opened up his first office in Hearne, Texas in 1945 just after the close of World War II. In 1950, after 5 years of operating above the old City Cafe', he moved his practice to its current location on 306 Cedar Street. On January 1, 1969, Bryan F. Russ, Sr. ( 1925-1996 ) and Bill Palmos joined together and opened the law firm of Palmos & Russ. Thereafter, James H. McCullough and Bryan F. Russ, Jr. were named as partners and the firm's name expanded accordingly. In 1994 Molly A. Hedrick joined the firm. Trey Russ joined the firm in 2006.
Bryan F. Russ III ("Trey") was recently hired to represent a woman originally from California. Earlier in the year she and her husband had moved from Leon County, Texas to California. After a marital dispute led to a separation, husband immediately moved from California back home to Leon County, Texas and filed for divorce in Leon County, Texas. After being retained by wife, Trey filed in the Leon County District Court a Motion for Court to Decline Jurisdiction pursuant to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). After an all day contested hearing, the Court granted the Motion declining jurisdiction and transferred the case to the court in California where client was living.
Bryan F. Russ III ("Trey") was recently hired to file a wrongful death suit against the driver of an 18 wheeler, as well as the trucking company, after Trey's clients (siblings) lost both their father and grandmother when an 18 wheeler struck the driver side door of a pickup truck as it attempted to turn left onto a county road in Rober
In 1982, Molly began her career practicing oil and gas, business and real estate law in San Antonio, Texas before returning home to Robertson County, Texas.
Premises Liability
Property Damage
Bryan F. Russ III (“Trey”) recently filed a lawsuit against a Texas based trucking company and its driver as a result of a motor vehicle collision wherein the driver of an 18 wheeler failed to timely apply his breaks. As a result of such inaction, the 18 wheeler collided into the back of the passenger vehicle driven by the firm’s client resulting in the client suffering serious bodily injuries and property damage. The case was recently settled pursuant to a confidential settlement agreement.
Jimmie focuses his practice on oil and gas, real estate, estate planning, will and trusts, estate administration, criminal law, municipal law, banking law, condemnation and litigation.