Articles of Interest
Selling Your Business – Are You Prepared?
Every business has a life cycle. Business owners spend years brainstorming, planning, adapting, and working tirelessly to grow their companies into thriving enterprises. Eventually, most businesses reach a point at which ownership must transition. This may take the...
A Year of Celebration: Arlington 150 & America 250
This year, Arlington proudly celebrates its 150th anniversary while joining the nationwide celebration of America’s 250th birthday. It is a time of patriotism, pride, and reflection. Curnutt & Hafer’s downtown offices at 301 and 311 West Abram Street are situated...
Curnutt & Hafer Featured in Arlington Today Magazine
If you pick up a copy of this month’s Arlington Today Magazine, you may see some familiar faces on the cover! Curnutt & Hafer is honored to appear as the featured law firm in the May 2026 issue. The article, "From Advocate to Cornerstone," captures the essence of...
Top 3 2026 BusinessRate
We are pleased to announce that Curnutt & Hafer has been named a Top 3 winner in the 2026 Arlington 76010 Awards for the Law Firm category, based on verified Google Reviews. This recognition comes from the BusinessRate Top 3 Awards, which highlight local...
Doug Hafer Invited to Speak at 52nd Annual Ernest E. Smith Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute
Doug Hafer had the distinct honor of speaking at the 52nd Annual Ernest E. Smith Oil, Gas and Mineral Law Institute, considered the definitive course for attorneys and corporate lawyers seeking essential legal updates and insights into emerging trends in the oil and...
Condemnation – Know Your Rights
Would you know how to handle a condemnation action involving your home, business, or land? Condemnation is the process where certain governmental or utility entities take private property for public use, such as for major power or gas lines, utilities, road...
Kelly Curnutt Receives Arlington ISD Education Foundation Award
We are thrilled to announce that Kelly Curnutt has been honored as the 2026 Ann Morris Legacy Award recipient at the Arlington ISD Education Foundation’s Dream Makers Banquet. The award is presented to someone who exemplifies enthusiasm, integrity, and a servant’s...
10 Things to Know Before Entering Into a Contract
You've decided to buy property, sell a business, acquire services, or enter into any number of other transactions. Now what? Here are some tips from Curnutt & Hafer business and real estate attorneys, Paul Johnson and Cheyenne Haddad. A contract is a legally...
Curnutt & Hafer Wins Best Companies to Work For!
For the fourth consecutive year, Curnutt & Hafer has been recognized as a Fort Worth Inc. Magazine’s “Best Companies to Work For”, this year placing #1 out of 22 companies. We believe that culture and mission-driven leadership create a thriving workplace. After 25...
Bringing Decades of Commercial Real Estate Experience
If you ask Attorney Larry Fowler what type of cases he handles, he’ll describe his work representing individuals, businesses, developers, and government entities in a wide variety of land use and commercial real estate issues. He tackles water and land easement...
Growing Our Team, Expanding Our Services
We are pleased to announce that attorneys Paul Johnson and Larry Fowler have joined our team, along with their long-time paralegals, Timi Hazle and Sharon Brown. Having worked together in the legal field for over 30 years, this dynamic group brings a depth of...
10 Ways to Avoid a Lawsuit (or Win it Before it Happens) – A Business Trial Lawyer’s Perspective
Kelly’s presentation, “10 Ways to Avoid a Lawsuit (or Win it Before it Happens) – A Business Trial Lawyer’s Perspective” offers information and insights into preventing legal issues before they can even arise. He draws on his experience in business formation and...