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 W. Kent Durham, B.S., J.D.
Phone #: (817) 533-9641
Facsimile #: (817) 719-9298
kdurham@durhamgalindo.com
 Kent Durham was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in November 2001 and began practicing corporate and securities law in Kelly, Hart & Hallman LLP's Fort Worth office. In January 2004, he joined the in-house legal team of IESI Corporation. During his 4 years as IESI's Corporate Attorney, he negotiated and documented the company's acquisitions for its U.S. operations, as well as assisted the general counsel's office with a broad array of legal issues. In January 2008, he, along with his partner, Gracie Galindo, formed Durham & Galindo, PLLC to provide quality legal services for businesses and individuals, with a particular emphasis on business and transactional matters. Kent also serves as of counsel to Rogers Dupont L.L.P.
Areas of Practice
 General Business & Corporate Law
Business Planning, Formation & Organization
Business Transactions
Mergers & Acquisitions
Contracts
Commercial & Residential Real Estate Transactions
Wills & Trusts
Selected Civil Litigation
Education
B.S. - Agricultural & Applied Economics 1998
Texas Tech University,
Summa Cum Laude
J.D. - Texas Tech University School of Law 2001
Texas Tech University. Summa Cum Laude
Bar Admissions
Texas United States District Courts for the Northern and Western Districts of Texas
Selected Volunteer & Professional Activities
Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation;
2010 – present
Fellow, Tarrant County Bar Foundation;
2010 - present
Chairman, Corporate Counsel Section, Tarrant County Bar Association;
2009 – present
Board of Directors, Shoosmith Bros., Inc. and Virginia Waste Services, Inc.;
2008 – present
Board of Directors, Azle Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc.;
2010 – present
Chairman, Azle Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Council;
2010 – present
Board of Directors, Community Water Supply Corporation;
2010 – present
National President, Student Section – American Agricultural Economics Association;
1993-1994
Other Noted Achievements
2008 Montie Montana Showmanship Award for Trick Roping – National Cowboy Symposium
2005 Trick Roper of the Year – Wild West Arts Club |
Gracie Galindo was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in November 2001. She provides estate planning services to invididuals with small estates. In January 2008, she, along with her partner, Kent Durham, formed Durham & Galindo, PLLC. 