Summer may be winding down, but it’s the perfect time to check a few important things off your list.
August is National Make-A-Will Month, a reminder that taking a little time now can bring peace of mind for years to come. Whether you have been meaning to create a will or it has been a while since you’ve reviewed your estate plan, now is a great opportunity to make sure everything reflects your wishes.
Life changes. Families grow. Priorities shift. Having a plan in place helps protect the people you love and ensures your voice is heard, no matter what the future holds.
Your legacy is more than the things you leave behind. It is the impact you make and the people you care about. We can help you make sure it’s protected.
In 2023, the Curnutt & Hafer team launched our Generosity Purpose Initiative, a structured commitment to intentionally support nonprofit organizations through funds set aside for this very purpose. A percentage of our monthly revenue is earmarked for charitable giving. Sometimes the organizations are local; other times, they have a global reach. Just recently, we helped an AISD elementary school educator with essential classroom needs so students could begin the school year in an optimal learning environment.
Some of our 2026 recipients include Mission Arlington, One Safe Place, Arlington Charities, Arlington Education Foundation, Young Life Arlington, Homeward Bound, and River Legacy Foundation. Our community is fortunate to have a wide range of dedicated charitable organizations serving the needs of our neighbors, and Curnutt & Hafer is honored to support their efforts through our Generosity Purpose Initiative.
Congratulations to Vicki Hafer and Kelly Curnutt on being named 360West Top Attorneys!
The annual 360West Top Attorneys recognition is a “peer-voted honor that highlights outstanding legal professionals throughout Tarrant County and the Fort Worth area.”
Kelly was recognized as a Top Attorney in Business Law, while Vicki was recognized as a Top Attorney in Family Law. Congratulations to both on this well-deserved achievement!
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 in the heart of Arlington’s historical roots in the original footprint of the city, which began as half a square mile area. What would later become “America’s Dream City” was established in July of 1876, when the Texas & Pacific Railroad Engine No. 20 pulled into the newly named town of Arlington.
In response to a water crisis caused by increased farming needs in the area, the city drilled the famous Mineral Well at the intersection of Center and Main Streets, putting Arlington on the map as a medicinal bath-house destination. Fast forward to the booming mid-1900’s, when Midway Savings Association opened its doors at what is now our firm’s “311” building on West Abram.
Today, commemorative banners line downtown just outside our doors, and we could not be more proud to be located in the midst of such rich history.
Curnutt & Hafer salutes Arlington’s 150th and America’s 250th – let the celebrations begin!
Left Photo: Midway Savings Association, 311 West Abram Street, Arlington, Texas Top Right: Banners around Downtown Arlington Bottom Right: The Famous Mineral Wells, Courtesy, J.W. Dunlop Photography Collection, University of Texas at Arlington Special Collections
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 businesses for customer satisfaction, reputation, and service.
We truly appreciate the support and trust from our clients and the Arlington community. We are proud to continue serving you with excellence.
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 gas industry.
Doug’s presentation, “ Lessons Learned on Contract Construction Disputes,” offered guidance for drafting and interpreting oil and gas leases based on recent Texas Supreme Court decisions.
The institute was presented in Houston by The University of Texas School of Law and the Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and featured esteemed faculty from across Texas.
We’re proud to have Doug represent the firm in conversations that matter in the oil and gas industry.
