Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Crenshaw Dupree & Milam LLP: Lubbock Texas Law Firm ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://www.cdmlaw.com/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [Corporate Transparency Act Compliance](https://www.cdmlaw.com/corporate-transparency-act-compliance/): CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT UPDATE - [Navigating Agriculture Law with CD&M](https://www.cdmlaw.com/navigating-agriculture-law/): Lawyers at CD&M know and understand agriculture. Our lawyers help those in agriculture draft and resolve contracts, resolve litigation matters, and face regulatory compliance issues. - [What to Expect from Probate In Texas](https://www.cdmlaw.com/what-to-expect-from-probate/): When a loved one dies, there are many things for families and friends to consider with regard to a decedent’s property. Probate is generally necessary to transfer a decedent's assets to specific people, sometimes referred to as devisees, beneficiaries, or heirs. - [Navigating Family Law in Texas](https://www.cdmlaw.com/navigating-family-law-in-texas/): Family law plays a crucial role in governing the legal relationships and matters within families. In Texas, like in many other states, family law encompasses various aspects such as marriage, divorce, child custody, child support, and adoption. Understanding the nuances of family law is essential for individuals and families navigating through these often complex and emotionally charged situations. In this blog post, we will explore key aspects of family law in Texas, shedding light on the rights and responsibilities of those involved. - [Should Your Ranch Be Incorporated?](https://www.cdmlaw.com/should-your-ranch-be-incorporated/): One of the questions that comes across my desk from time to time from farm and ranch clients is whether the farm and ranch operation needs to be placed in a formal legal entity, such as a corporation, limited liability company, or limited partnership. Because of the unique nature of farm and ranch businesses, the answer is not the same for every operation. - [Lien Protections for Ag Chemical and Seed Providers](https://www.cdmlaw.com/lien-protections-for-ag-chemical-and-seed-providers/): An unfortunate consequence of a lagging agricultural economy is that many agricultural seed and chemical providers are left with outstanding customer accounts. One of the questions that comes across my desk from these suppliers is “What can I do to protect my interests (and get paid)?” - [In Brief: Real Estate Broker](https://www.cdmlaw.com/in-brief-real-estate-broker/): Can a real estate broker receive a commission for property sold when the real estate commission agreement does not adequately describe the land being sold? READ THIS!! - [In Brief: Irrevocable Trust](https://www.cdmlaw.com/in-brief-irrevocable-trust/): Do statutes of limitation for filing claims against an Estate for unpaid spousal support prevent a creditor (ex-wife) of the decedent from bringing a lawsuit against the  trustee of an irrevocable trust  on grounds of fraudulent conveyance and tortious interference with a contract? ## Pages - [Pay My Bill](https://www.cdmlaw.com/pay-my-bill/): Choose the option that best fits the bill you need to pay. - [Mediation](https://www.cdmlaw.com/mediation-services/): Litigation is not always the fastest or most cost-effective path to resolving a dispute. Mediation offers parties a confidential, structured alternative — one that puts the outcome in their own hands rather than leaving it to a judge or jury. At Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, our Lubbock law firm provides experienced mediation services across a wide range of civil, commercial, and personal injury matters throughout West Texas. - [Accessibility statement](https://www.cdmlaw.com/accessibility-statement/): Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam LLC is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards. - [Brice C Brown](https://www.cdmlaw.com/brice-c-brown/): A West Texas native, Brice was born and raised in Denver City, Texas and attended Texas Tech University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude, earning a degree in Political Science and Russian. Brice attended St. Mary’s University School of Law. - [Insights](https://www.cdmlaw.com/insights/): INSIGHTS - [Appellate](https://www.cdmlaw.com/practice/appellate/): An unfavorable trial court outcome is not necessarily the end of the road. The appellate process provides a critical opportunity to challenge legal errors, preserve important rights, and seek a better result — but success on appeal requires a fundamentally different skill set than trial work. At Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, our Lubbock law firm has extensive experience representing clients in both state and federal appellate courts, handling appeals across a wide range of practice areas with the precision and strategic focus that appellate work demands. - [Oil, Gas, Energy Resources](https://www.cdmlaw.com/practice/oil-gas-energy-resources/): West Texas sits at the intersection of some of the most significant energy and natural resource activity in the country. From Permian Basin oil and gas development to wind energy expansion and water rights disputes, the legal issues surrounding mineral and natural resources in this region are complex, consequential, and constantly evolving. At Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, our Lubbock law firm has the depth of experience to protect your interests — whether you are a landowner, an energy company, or a contractor operating in this space. - [Medical and Professional Liability](https://www.cdmlaw.com/practice/medical-and-professional-liability/): Medical malpractice and professional liability claims are among the most complex and high-stakes matters in litigation. A claim against a physician, hospital, or licensed professional can threaten both financial stability and professional reputation — and the defense requires attorneys who understand both the legal standards and the technical subject matter involved. At Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, our Lubbock law firm focuses this area of practice exclusively on the defense side, representing medical personnel, healthcare facilities, and other professionals against malpractice and liability claims throughout West Texas. - [Insurance Litigation](https://www.cdmlaw.com/practice/insurance-litigation/): Insurance disputes are often complex, high-stakes, and time-sensitive. Whether you are an insurer, an employer, or an individual navigating a contested claim, having experienced legal counsel in your corner from the start can make a significant difference in the outcome. The attorneys at Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam are a Lubbock law firm with decades of experience handling a wide range of insurance litigation matters across West Texas and beyond. - [Governmental Law](https://www.cdmlaw.com/practice/governmental-law/): Government entities face a distinct and demanding set of legal challenges — from civil rights claims and employment disputes to regulatory compliance and eminent domain proceedings. At Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, our Lubbock law firm has deep experience representing municipalities, government agencies, and public officials across West Texas in a wide range of governmental and municipal law matters. - [Family Representation](https://www.cdmlaw.com/practice/family-representation/): Family law matters are among the most personal and consequential legal challenges anyone can face. At Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, our Lubbock law firm has the experience and compassion to guide you through every stage of the process — from divorce and child custody disputes to adoption and everything in between. We serve clients throughout West Texas with a commitment to protecting your rights, your assets, and your family's future. - [Estate Planning, Probate and Guardianship](https://www.cdmlaw.com/practice/estate-planning-probate-and-guardianship/): Our estate planning practice is dedicated to helping our clients plan for the future. No matter what stage of life you may be in, the attorneys at the Lubbock, Texas, based law firm of Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, L.L.P., can help you to create an estate plan that clearly defines and implements your wishes at the end of your life. - [Employment Law](https://www.cdmlaw.com/practice/employment-law/): Employment disputes are among the most disruptive challenges a business can face. Whether you are dealing with a discrimination claim, a wrongful termination allegation, or a dispute over a non-compete agreement, these matters demand experienced legal counsel and a swift, strategic response. At Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, our Lubbock law firm dedicates its employment law practice primarily to defending employers — helping businesses of all sizes navigate the complex and ever-changing landscape of employment law in Texas and across the country. - [Corporate and Business Representation](https://www.cdmlaw.com/practice/corporate-and-business-representation/): Starting, growing, or protecting a business requires sound legal counsel at every stage. At Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, our Lubbock law firm has extensive experience advising businesses of all sizes — from sole proprietors and startups to established corporations and major enterprises — across a wide range of business and corporate law matters. We take the time to understand your goals and help you build a legal strategy that supports the long-term success of your business. - [Commercial Litigation](https://www.cdmlaw.com/practice/commercial-litigation/): When a business dispute escalates to litigation, you need a Lubbock law firm with the experience and tenacity to fight for your interests. The attorneys at Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam have handled a wide range of business and commercial litigation matters for clients across West Texas and beyond — and our track record on both sides of the courtroom gives us a distinct advantage when building your case. - [Creditor’s Rights](https://www.cdmlaw.com/practice/creditors-rights/): At Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, our attorneys provide experienced, strategic representation for businesses, lenders, landlords, and individuals seeking to enforce and protect their rights as creditors. We understand that unpaid debts, contract breaches, and defaulted obligations directly impact your bottom line — and we take a proactive, results-driven approach to help you recover what you’re owed. - [Agricultural Representation](https://www.cdmlaw.com/practice/agricultural-representation/): Agriculture is the backbone of West Texas, and Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam is the Lubbock law firm that has stood alongside the agricultural community for more than a century. - [Practice](https://www.cdmlaw.com/practice/): When legal matters arise - whether for an individual, a family, or a business - having the right attorneys on your side makes all the difference. Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam is a full-service Lubbock law firm with more than a century of experience providing quality legal representation to clients throughout West Texas and beyond. Our attorneys bring broad collective experience across a wide range of practice areas, and our firm's depth means that when your legal needs span more than one area of law, you can find the representation you need under one roof. - [W Chris Boyer](https://www.cdmlaw.com/attorneys/w-chris-boyer/): Chris Boyer was born and raised in Crystal City, Texas. After obtaining a degree in accounting from Texas A&M University, he enrolled in law school at Baylor University. Chris subsequently obtained his law degree in 1976 and thereafter joined the firm of Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, L.L.P. Over the years, Chris centered his practice in oil, gas, and mineral law, real estate, and related litigation. He is board-certified in oil, gas, and energy law. Chris is married with two grown children. In his spare time, Chris enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, hunting and fishing. - [Mark W McBrayer](https://www.cdmlaw.com/attorneys/mark-w-mcbrayer/): Print Bio - [Jack McCutchin Jr](https://www.cdmlaw.com/attorneys/jack-mccutchin-jr/): Jack McCutchin Jr. Of Counsel Lubbock, Texas 806-590-1780 jmccutchin@cdmlaw.com Print Bio Areas of PracticeProbate & Estate AdministrationTrustsBusiness & Commercial LawWillsEstate PlanningEducationBaylor University School of Law, Waco, Texas J.D. – 1973Southern Methodist University B.A. – 1971Court AdmissionsTexas, 1973Professional MembershipsLubbock County Bar Association, President, 1995 – 1996American Bar AssociationState Bar of TexasTexas Association of Bank CounselCollege of the State Bar of TexasSouth Plain Trust and Estate CouncilFellow, Texas Bar Foundation - [Robert L Duncan](https://www.cdmlaw.com/attorneys/robert-l-duncan/): Robert Duncan became the fourth chancellor of the Texas Tech University System on July 7, 2014. - [William J Wade](https://www.cdmlaw.com/attorneys/william-j-wade/): William J. Wade Of Counsel Lubbock, Texas 806-590-1780 wwade@cdmlaw.com Print Bio Areas of PracticePersonal Injury/Wrongful Death/ Employer LiabilityGovernmental LiabilityGeneral LitigationEducationThe University of Texas School of Law, Austin, TexasDoctor of JurisprudenceTexas Tech University, LubbockBachelor of Arts, MathematicsCourt AdmissionsTexasU.S. District Court Northern District of TexasU.S. District Court Western District of TexasU.S. Court of Appeals 5th CircuitU.S. Supreme CourtProfessional Memberships University of Texas Law School Alumni Association, Past DirectorLubbock County Bar Association, Past PresidentState Bar of TexasTexas Association of Defense Counsel, Director at Large, 2006-2007, 2007-2008American Board of Trial Advocates – Diplomate/ABOTA Texas President – 2009Texas Bar Foundation, Life FellowAmerican Bar Foundation, Life FellowTexas Supreme Court Advisory Committee, Member, 2006 – 2008Honors/Awards/DistinctionsFellow, American College of Trial LawyersFellow, Litigation Counsel of AmericaTexas Super Lawyer 2005-2018, a Thomson Reuters’ PublicationMartindale Hubbell Rating – AV Preeminent® - [Ashley N Pirtle](https://www.cdmlaw.com/attorneys/ashley-n-pirtle/): Ashley is an associate attorney with Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, LLP. Ashley helpsclients prepare estate planning documents and assists clients with the administrationand probate of estates in both Texas and New Mexico. Additionally, Ashley providesclients with legal advice on agricultural issues, business entity formation, governanceand termination and real estate transactions. - [Victor “Vic” Wanjura](https://www.cdmlaw.com/attorneys/victor-vic-wanjura/): Vic Wanjura is a partner with Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam, L.L.P. Vic assists clients with estate planning, probate, and estate administration matters. He also frequently forms business entities for clients, advises on real estate transactions, and estate and probate litigation. - [Morgan Day Vaughan](https://www.cdmlaw.com/attorneys/morgan-day-vaughan/): Morgan Day Vaughan is a native West Texan with roots in the farming and ranching community of Terry County. She attended Texas A&M University where she obtained a Political Science degree and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She attended Texas Tech University School of Law graduating with honors in 2007. After graduation, she practiced with a boutique firm in Texarkana, Texas defending complex patent-infringement, products liability, and employment cases in federal court in the Eastern District of Texas. In Arkansas, she defended class action lawsuits in state and federal court. She has experience working on cases from their inception through the appellate process, and has practiced in the Fifth, Eighth, and Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal. Over the course of her 17 years of practice, she has accumulated extensive trial experience in both state and federal court in a variety of different jurisdictions. - [Kathleen A Moran](https://www.cdmlaw.com/attorneys/kathleen-a-moran/): Kathy Moran joined Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam in June 2018 to open an office in Hobbs, New Mexico, after more than twelve years as a shareholder, director and Vice President of Maddox, Holloman & Moran, P.C. She practices primarily in the areas of corporate law, business transactions, probate, estate administration, and general business matters. She has represented numerous clients in the sale of closely-held businesses, having handled numerous significant business sales and acquisitions, in and outside of the oil and gas industry. - [Charles F Russell](https://www.cdmlaw.com/attorneys/charles-f-russell/): Charles Russell grew up in Georgetown, Texas, and attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas. - [Eliott V Nixon](https://www.cdmlaw.com/attorneys/eliott-v-nixon/): Print Bio - [Stacey S Barber](https://www.cdmlaw.com/attorneys/stacey-s-barber/): Stacey Barber is a partner at Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam and has been board certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2011.  Ms. Barber has been selected to the 2024, 2025 & 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list, an honor by Thomson Reuters, and a distinction reserved for the top 5% of attorneys in Texas who demonstrate outstanding expertise and performance in their practice. - [Arlene C Matthews](https://www.cdmlaw.com/attorneys/arlene-c-matthews/) - [Matt D Matzner](https://www.cdmlaw.com/attorneys/matt-d-matzner/): Matt D. Matzner has 29 years of experience, 26 of which have been with Crenshaw, Dupree & Milam. He is a partner who handles all aspects of litigation, state and federal, at the trial level and on appeal. - [Mark O Blankenship](https://www.cdmlaw.com/attorneys/mark-o-blankenship/): Print Bio - [Attorneys](https://www.cdmlaw.com/attorneys/): Mark O. BlankenshipProfile DetailsMatt MatznerProfile DetailsArlene C. MatthewsProfile DetailsStacey S. BarberProfile DetailsEliott V. NixonProfile DetailsCharles F. RussellProfile DetailsKathleen A. MoranProfile DetailsMorgan Day VaughnProfile DetailsVictor “Vic” WanjuraProfile DetailsAshley N. PirtleProfile DetailsBrice C BrownProfile DetailsWilliam J. WadeProfile DetailsRobert L. DuncanProfile DetailsJack McCutchin Jr.Profile DetailsMark W. McBrayerProfile DetailsW. 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