About Strother Law, PLLC

A Firm With Hearts and Smarts

Strother Law, PLLC represents a unique blend of compassion and expertise in the Texas legal landscape. Founded in Joshua, Texas in the summer of 2012, our firm has grown from humble beginnings into a trusted pillar of the Johnson County legal community. In 2020, we expanded our presence by moving to our current location at 13 N. Main Street in Cleburne, directly across from the historic Johnson County Courthouse.

What sets our firm apart is not just our legal knowledge, but our genuine commitment to understanding and serving the families who trust us with their most important legal matters. We believe that effective legal representation requires both intellectual rigor and emotional intelligence – the "hearts and smarts" that define our approach to every case.

Our practice focuses on three core areas where families need trusted guidance. We help families navigate the complexities of estate administration after the loss of a loved one. Our team provides compassionate support for establishing legal guardianship when family members need protection. We also guide clients through creating comprehensive estate plans to secure their family's future. While we also handle select family law matters, our primary dedication is to helping families protect their loved ones and preserve their legacies.

Community Involvement and Service

Giving Back to Johnson and Somervell Counties

Strother Law, PLLC is more than just a law firm – we are active members of the community we serve. Since 2013, we have partnered with Legal Aid of Northwest Texas to provide pro bono legal services to those who cannot afford representation. Our participation in the monthly Legal Aid Clinic demonstrates our belief that everyone deserves access to justice, regardless of their financial circumstances.

The Legal Aid Clinic meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Booker T. Washington Recreation Center, located at 100 Mansfield Road in Cleburne. During these sessions, we provide free legal consultations and guidance to community members facing various legal challenges.

Beyond our pro bono work, we maintain strong connections throughout Johnson and Somervell Counties. We understand the unique needs and values of our community because we are part of it. This local knowledge informs our practice and helps us provide more effective, culturally sensitive legal services.

Our Commitment to Excellence

Excellence in legal practice requires continuous learning and adaptation. We stay current with changes in Texas law, particularly in the areas of probate, guardianship, and estate planning. Regular continuing education ensures we provide our clients with the most up-to-date legal strategies and solutions.

We also embrace technology to improve client service and efficiency. Our modern approach includes secure digital communications, electronic document management, and online resources that make it easier for clients to work with us. However, we never let technology replace the personal touch that defines our practice.

Our team approach ensures that every client benefits from our collective knowledge and experience. While maintaining attorney-client confidentiality, we collaborate internally to develop the best strategies for complex cases. This collaborative environment also extends to our relationships with other professionals, including financial advisors, healthcare providers, and social services agencies, allowing us to address the full spectrum of our clients' needs.

At Strother Law, PLLC, we measure our success not just by case outcomes, but by the peace of mind we bring to the families we serve. When you choose our firm, you are choosing a Johnson County lawyer who will stand by you through challenging times and celebrate with you when matters are successfully resolved. We invite you to experience the difference that hearts and smarts can make in your legal journey.

DeeAnn Strother

Attorney

DeeAnn Strother is a founding partner at Strother Law, PLLC, where she focuses her practice on probate administration, guardianship proceedings, estate planning, and family law matters. A lifelong resident of Cleburne, DeeAnn brings a unique perspective to her legal practice as a second-career Cleburne attorney with deep roots in the Johnson County community.

Before entering the legal profession, DeeAnn dedicated nearly three decades to education in Cleburne Independent School District. She served as a teacher from 1983 to 2000, and then as an educational diagnostician from 2000 to 2012. This extensive background in education, particularly in special education, provides her with invaluable insight when working with families navigating guardianship for individuals with disabilities and special needs.

Education & Credentials

DeeAnn is a proud graduate of Cleburne High School who pursued her higher education at prestigious Texas institutions. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Special Education from Texas Woman's University in 1981. Recognizing the importance of specialized knowledge in serving students with unique needs, she obtained her Master of Education in Special Education from Texas Christian University in 1998.

After deciding to transition to law, DeeAnn earned her Juris Doctor from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in 2010 and was admitted to the Texas Bar in 2011. This combination of educational expertise and legal knowledge uniquely positions her as a Johnson County lawyer to serve families facing complex legal challenges.

Building a Practice Rooted in Community

DeeAnn opened Strother Law, PLLC in Joshua during the summer of 2012, establishing the firm with a commitment to providing compassionate, knowledgeable legal services to families in Johnson and Somervell Counties. In 2020, recognizing the need to be more centrally located for clients, the firm purchased and renovated a historic building at 13 N. Main Street in Cleburne, directly across from the old Johnson County Courthouse.

This move reinforced the firm's dedication to serving the local community with convenient, accessible legal services. The location allows DeeAnn to maintain close relationships with local courts and better serve families throughout Johnson and Somervell Counties as their trusted Cleburne lawyer.

Areas of Practice

DeeAnn is passionate about helping clients navigate complex legal matters during some of life's most challenging times. As your Johnson County attorney, her practice focuses on providing thorough, compassionate representation in several key areas.

Probate Law
Guiding families through the estate administration process with efficiency and compassion, including will validation, asset distribution, and creditor claims
Guardianship
Protecting vulnerable adults through guardianship proceedings, including elderly parents with dementia and young adults with disabilities who need continued support after turning 18
Estate Planning
Creating comprehensive estate plans including wills, powers of attorney, advance directives, and trust arrangements tailored to each family's unique needs
Family Law
Representing clients in divorce and family legal matters including child custody disputes, support modifications, and other family law proceedings

Community Involvement & Pro Bono Service

DeeAnn maintains active membership in The College of the State Bar of Texas since 2013, demonstrating her commitment to continuing legal education and professional excellence. She has been a dedicated volunteer with Legal Aid of Northwest Texas at the Johnson County Legal Aid Clinic since 2013, providing pro bono legal services to those who cannot afford representation.

The clinic meets monthly on the third Wednesday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Booker T. Washington Recreation Center in Cleburne. This volunteer work reflects DeeAnn's belief that quality legal representation should be accessible to all members of the community, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Her unique background as an educator brings exceptional communication skills to her legal practice. DeeAnn believes in taking the time to ensure clients fully understand their legal options and feel empowered to make informed decisions. This educational approach, combined with her genuine care for the families she serves, embodies the firm's motto: "A Firm With Hearts and Smarts."

Communities We Serve

Johnson County and Somervell County Attorney

Strother Law, PLLC proudly serves clients throughout Johnson County and Somervell County, Texas. Our primary service area includes the communities of Cleburne, Joshua, Burleson (Johnson County portion), Mansfield (Johnson County portion), Godley, Grandview, Alvarado, Venus, Keene, Cross Timber, Rio Vista, Blum, Covington, Itasca, and Glen Rose.

We understand the unique legal landscape of these communities and have extensive experience working within the local court systems in both Johnson and Somervell Counties.

Located in downtown Cleburne at 13 N. Main Street, we are conveniently positioned to serve clients throughout our service area. Our familiarity with local regulations, court procedures, and community needs allows us to provide personalized legal representation that addresses the specific challenges faced by residents and families in Johnson and Somervell Counties.

The free consultation was very helpful in understanding our options for estate planning. Rachel was wonderful to work with, and DeeAnn took time to explain everything thoroughly. You can tell this is a family business that cares about their community.

Linda K. Granbury, Texas

DeeAnn and her staff made the guardianship process for my disabled adult son much smoother than expected. Her experience with special education as a former teacher was invaluable. They know the local courts and procedures very well.

Patricia R. Alvarado, Texas

Excellent estate planning services. As a retired teacher myself, I appreciated DeeAnn's educational approach to helping clients understand their options. Fair pricing and honest advice - they do not promise what they cannot deliver. True to their word.

Carol W. Cleburne, Texas

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