Admitted to the Texas bar on November 6, 1992, Everett Johnson Hurst has practiced in Amarillo and the surrounding Texas Panhandle continuously for more than thirty years — a tenure that predates the widespread use of the internet for legal research and has outlasted many of the law firms that existed when he opened.
Overview
Hurst Law Firm is a solo practice established in Amarillo, Texas in 1992 by Everett Johnson Hurst, who has remained its sole attorney throughout its existence. The firm handles family law and a range of related matters including bankruptcy, wills, probate, guardianship, and traffic violations. Because Hurst is the only attorney, every client who comes through the door meets with him directly. No matter is handed to a paralegal or support staff for substantive legal work — the attorney handles the case.
That model of direct personal service is not incidental; it defines the firm’s operating proposition. In a legal market where clients at many firms are managed by junior associates or staff for much of the engagement, Hurst structures his practice so that the attorney-client relationship runs directly from client to the attorney whose name is on the door. Over thirty years in the Texas Panhandle, that approach has built a locally established practice serving a community with a distinct legal and economic character.
The firm’s office is located at 301 South Polk Street in downtown Amarillo, and free initial consultations are available for all practice areas by calling (806) 374-2270.
Practice Areas
Divorce. Texas divorce proceedings involve property division, debt allocation, and in many cases child custody and support arrangements. Hurst handles contested and uncontested divorce matters for Texas Panhandle residents.
Child Support, Custody, and Visitation. The firm handles child support orders, custody arrangements, and visitation schedules, as well as modifications when circumstances change and enforcement when court orders are not followed.
Adoption. Hurst handles adoption proceedings in Texas, including stepparent adoptions and related matters.
Paternity. Establishing or contesting paternity has legal consequences for custody, support, and inheritance. The firm handles paternity matters.
Name Change. Legal name changes in Texas require a court order. The firm handles these petitions.
Attorney General Cases. In Texas, the Office of the Attorney General handles certain child support enforcement and paternity matters. Hurst represents clients in proceedings involving the OAG.
Modifications and Enforcement. When existing court orders on custody, support, or visitation need to be changed due to changed circumstances, or when a party is not complying with an existing order, the firm handles both modification and enforcement proceedings.
Bankruptcy. For clients facing debt that has become unmanageable, the firm advises on and handles personal bankruptcy matters.
Wills and Probate. The firm drafts wills and handles probate proceedings when an estate must pass through the Texas courts.
Guardianship. When an adult or minor requires a court-appointed guardian, Hurst handles the petition and related proceedings.
Traffic Violations. For traffic tickets and violations in the Texas Panhandle, the firm can assist with representation and negotiation.
Attorney Profiles
Everett Johnson Hurst is the sole attorney at the firm he founded. He earned his J.D. from South Texas College of Law and was admitted to the Texas State Bar on November 6, 1992 (Texas Bar Card #00784312). He has practiced in Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle continuously since that admission date, giving him more than thirty years of experience in the local court system, with established familiarity with local judges, court procedures, and the legal community of the region. He handles all matters at the firm personally.
Location and Service Area
301 South Polk Street, Amarillo, TX 79101 (Suite 330 per some sources). Phone: (806) 374-2270. Website: www.hurstlawfirmamarillo.com/
The firm serves Amarillo and the broader Texas Panhandle region. Free initial consultations are available for all practice areas by phone.
Client Focus
Hurst Law Firm serves individuals and families in Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle. The practice covers the situations that most frequently bring individuals to a general law firm: divorce and family breakdown, bankruptcy and financial distress, estate planning and death administration, and minor criminal matters like traffic violations. The firm’s clients are members of the Amarillo community and surrounding Panhandle areas who need accessible, direct legal counsel.
Because Everett Hurst handles all matters personally, clients who value consistent communication with a single attorney rather than navigation through multiple layers of staff are well served by the firm’s structure. The free initial consultation removes the financial barrier to finding out whether the firm can help.
No foreign language capabilities are specified for this firm.
FAQ
Who will I work with if I hire Hurst Law Firm?
Everett Johnson Hurst handles every case personally. The firm is a solo practice, which means clients do not work through paralegals or junior associates for their legal matters. All communication and legal work goes through Hurst directly.
How long has the firm been practicing in Amarillo?
Since 1992 — over thirty years of continuous practice in Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle. Everett Hurst was admitted to the Texas bar on November 6, 1992, and has practiced in the community since that date.
Is there a consultation fee?
No. The firm offers free initial office consultations for all practice areas, including divorce, family law, bankruptcy, wills, probate, and traffic tickets. Call (806) 374-2270 to schedule.
Does the firm handle cases when both parents cannot agree on custody or support?
Yes. The firm handles both contested and uncontested family law matters, including child custody disputes, visitation disagreements, and contested support proceedings.
Can the firm help if the state’s Attorney General office is already involved in my case?
Yes. In Texas, the Office of the Attorney General is involved in many child support and paternity matters. Hurst Law Firm represents clients in proceedings that involve the OAG.
Closing
More than three decades of solo practice in one of Texas’s most geographically distinct communities gives Everett Hurst a court familiarity and community rooting that a newly established practice cannot replicate. The direct attorney-to-client model has remained the firm’s structure throughout, reflecting a consistent commitment to personal service in a market that often stratifies that relationship away from senior attorneys.