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A Historic Law Firm With A Modern Approach

Founded in 1846, Mills Shirley now provides cutting-edge representation to businesses and individuals across the state.

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The Oldest Law Firm In Texas

Practice Areas

Business and Commercial

Business And Commercial

Litigation and Appeals

Litigation And Appeals

Mediation and Arbitration

Mediation And Arbitration

Construction Law

Construction Law

Real Estate Law

Real Estate Law

Estate, Trust, and Guardianship

Estate, Trusts And Guardianship

Admiralty and Maritime Law

Admiralty And Maritime Law

Employment Law

Employment Law

Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act

Longshore And Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act

Bankruptcy
Trust And Fiduciary Litigation

A History Of Success

No law firm can stay in business for 175 years without providing excellent legal service. Mills Shirley lawyers build lasting personal relationships with our clients, both in Galveston, Houston and beyond.

We are proud of our heritage and our tradition of excellence, but we do not rest on our laurels. Talk to our attorneys about what we are doing today and what we can do for you tomorrow.

Meet Our Attorneys

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Robert E. Booth

Managing Partner

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Jack C. Brock

Senior Partner

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Carla Cotropia

Senior Partner

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Rachel Delgado

Associate

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Grant G. Gealy

Senior Partner

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Matthew "Gus" Knebel

Partner

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Maureen Kuzik McCutchen

Senior Partner

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Fred D. Raschke

Senior Partner

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Andres O. Soto

Partner

A History of Success

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Protecting Your Rights And Interests

Mills Shirley provides outstanding service in a wide range of legal areas. Based in Galveston and Houston, we have been protecting our clients’ rights and interests since 1846. We welcome the opportunity to help you reach your goals.

News & Events

2024 Super Lawyers

Five Mills Shirley partners and one of counsel attorney were recently selected for inclusion as Texas Super Lawyers and one selected for inclusion to the Super Lawyers – Rising Star. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research.

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2023 Super Lawyers

Five Mills Shirley partners and one of counsel attorney were recently selected for inclusion as Texas Super Lawyers and one selected for inclusion to the Super Lawyers – Rising Star. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research.

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2020 Super Lawyers

September 04, 2020

Five Mills Shirley partners and one of counsel attorney were recently selected for inclusion as Texas Super Lawyers and one selected for inclusion to the Super Lawyers – Rising Star. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research.

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Black & Vernooy Architects v. Smith

August 05, 2011

The holding in the Court of Appeals confirms that an architect performing contract administration for an owner pursuant to the standard language in a 1997 AIA B141 form contract owed no duty to third parties to discover construction defects created by a contractor.

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Special Olympics Texas

September 20, 2013

Galveston Partner Maureen Kuzik McCutchen was elected to the Board of Directors of Special Olympics Texas (website) for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2014. Special Olympics Texas provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for over 44,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

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Congratulations, To The 2024 Super Lawyers Awardees

Robert Edward Booth

Maureen McCutchen

Fred D. Raschke

Andres O. Soto

Jack C. Brock

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Excellence In Business Law

For generations, Mills Shirley has been recognized for outstanding knowledge, high achievement and exceptional service to businesses across numerous industries. We help our business clients manage risk, solve serious problems and maximize their success.