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James A. Creel

Phone Number:

817.339.2457

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Certifications:

Board Certified, Tax Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization Certified Public Accountant, Texas State Board of Public Accountancy

Jim Creel has practiced in the area of tax law and estate planning and probate for over 40 years. He routinely advises individuals as well as corporations and other business entities concerning the tax implications of business transactions. He also works with individuals and families in estate planning matters.

Mr. Creel is Board Certified in Tax Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization – a mark of excellence and distinguishing accomplishment achieved by fewer than 10% of practicing attorneys in Texas. To achieve board certification, Mr. Creel was required to pass a rigorous examination and demonstrate extensive expertise and knowledge in his specialty area. He must also engage in a continuous course of study in his specialty. Mr. Creel is a Certified Public Accountant.

Mr. Creel is rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review, signifying the highest level of professional excellence and adherence to the highest ethical standards – a distinction achieved by fewer than 5% of attorneys nationwide. He was chosen by his peers for inclusion in the List of Top Attorneys from 2011-2018 for Tax Law in Fort Worth, Texas Magazine. He was also recognized by Five Star Professionals in Texas Monthly from 2012-2013 as a Five Star Taxation Attorney for providing quality service to clients.

J.D. The University of Texas School of Law, 1972

B.B.A. Texas A&M University, 1969

State of Texas, 1972
U.S. Tax Court
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
State Bar of Texas
Tarrant County Bar Association
Fellow, Tarrant County Bar Foundation
Sustaining Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants

Chairman of the Board, Texas A&M Foundation (2000-2001)

Chairman of the Board, Association of Former Students, Texas A&M University (1995)

Chairman of the Board, Lighthouse for the Blind of Tarrant County (1991-1992)

Director, Cotton Bowl Athletic Association (1997-2000)

President, Fort Worth Tarrant County A&M Club (1980)

Chair of Deacons, Broadway Baptist Church (1986-1988 and 2002-2004)

List of Top Attorneys for Tax in Fort Worth, Texas Magazine (2011-2018)

AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review

Five Star Taxation Attorney by Five Star Professional, Texas Monthly (2012-2013)

Distinguished Aggie Lawyer of the Year Award, Texas Aggie Bar Association (2012)

Chairman, Fort Worth Business and Estates Planning Council (1981-1982)

Chairman, Estate Planning Committee, Fort Worth Chapter CPA’s (1981-1982)

Member, Tax Law Exam Commission of Texas Board of Legal Specialization (2001-2007)

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