Super Lawyers has rated Allen F. Gardner, and the scope of matters his Tyler, Texas firm handles reflects why that recognition is warranted: patent litigation, oil and gas disputes, vaccine injuries, fiduciary fraud, and bad-faith insurance claims sit alongside business litigation, estate planning, and serious personal injury at Allen Gardner Law, PLLC. The firm is located at 609 S Fannin Ave #B, Tyler, TX 75701, reachable at 903-944-7537, and available for day, evening, and Saturday appointments.
Introduction
Most law firms in East Texas concentrate on one or two practice areas. Allen Gardner Law operates differently, handling complex litigation and arbitration across a breadth of subject matter that ranges from intellectual property to guardianship to real property disputes. The firm serves both individuals and businesses, appears on both sides of disputes, and also functions as local counsel for out-of-state attorneys who need representation in the East Texas court system.
Free consultations are available. Allen Gardner also provides mediation services, which gives clients another option for dispute resolution outside of full litigation.
Attorney Profile
Allen F. Gardner is rated by Super Lawyers, a designation that reflects peer and achievement-based evaluation in the legal community. His practice spans the full range of litigation and arbitration matters the firm handles, and he has built relationships in the East Texas legal community across jurisdictions including Tyler, Texarkana, Longview, and Terrell. The firm’s flexible scheduling, including evening and Saturday appointments, reflects an operational commitment to client access.
Practice Areas
Allen Gardner Law handles a wide range of litigation, arbitration, and transactional matters:
Complex and commercial litigation forms the core of the practice. The firm handles disputes between businesses and individuals in commercial contexts, including contract disputes, business litigation, and construction litigation.
Serious personal injury cases receive the same litigation-oriented approach the firm applies to commercial matters. The firm represents individuals with significant injury claims.
Employment disputes are handled for both employees and employers, covering workplace legal issues that require litigation or arbitration.
Estate planning and asset protection covers the transactional side of the practice: drafting wills, trusts, and protective structures for individuals and families concerned with wealth preservation.
Probate and estate litigation addresses contested estate matters where disputes arise among beneficiaries or between heirs and estate representatives.
Bankruptcy is handled for individuals and businesses navigating financial restructuring.
Fiduciary fraud cases involve legal action against parties who have breached duties of trust in managing someone else’s assets or interests.
Patent litigation and intellectual property covers disputes over patents, trademarks, copyrights, and other protected intellectual assets.
Bad-faith insurance litigation addresses situations where insurance carriers wrongfully deny or undervalue claims. The firm pursues these cases on behalf of policyholders.
Oil and gas litigation covers disputes arising from exploration, production, royalty, and contract matters in the energy sector.
Real property disputes include boundary, title, and ownership conflicts.
Vaccine injuries are handled for individuals who have suffered documented adverse effects.
Nuisance litigation covers legal action related to property use interference.
Guardianship matters address legal proceedings involving incapacitated individuals.
Location and Service Area
The firm is located at 609 S Fannin Ave #B, Tyler, TX 75701, and serves East Texas including Tyler, Texarkana, Longview, and Terrell. Out-of-state attorneys who need local counsel in these jurisdictions can engage the firm in that capacity. Call 903-944-7537 to schedule an appointment, including evening and Saturday options.
Client Focus
Allen Gardner Law builds lasting client relationships across both sides of disputes, representing plaintiffs and defendants depending on the matter. The firm’s mediation capability means clients have an additional avenue for resolution that does not require full courtroom litigation. Free consultations allow prospective clients to assess whether the firm’s scope and approach match their specific situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the firm serves as local counsel for out-of-state attorneys?
When attorneys licensed in other states have cases in East Texas courts, they often need a locally licensed attorney to appear with them or on their behalf. Allen Gardner Law provides that service, leveraging its relationships within the regional legal community.
Does the firm handle cases on both sides of disputes?
Yes. Depending on the matter, the firm represents plaintiffs or defendants. In commercial litigation, employment disputes, and insurance matters, both sides of a dispute may need legal representation, and the firm’s experience on both sides of these cases informs its approach.
What kinds of intellectual property disputes does the firm handle?
The firm handles patent litigation and broader intellectual property disputes involving trademarks, copyrights, and other protected assets. These cases often require complex litigation skills that the firm’s commercial litigation background supports.
Are evening and weekend appointments available?
Yes. The firm offers day, evening, and Saturday appointment options to accommodate clients whose schedules do not fit standard business hours.
Does the firm offer mediation in addition to litigation?
Allen Gardner provides mediation services, which can offer a faster and less costly path to resolving disputes than full courtroom litigation.
Closing
The range of matters Allen Gardner Law handles is unusual for an East Texas firm, and the depth of its litigation experience across that range is what makes the breadth viable. From patent disputes to estate planning to vaccine injury litigation, the firm brings the same rigorous litigation approach to each practice area. Free consultations and flexible scheduling make engagement straightforward. Call 903-944-7537.
Website: allengardnerlaw.com