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  • 410 Commerce Street, Suite 1200, Dallas, TX
  • Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00 · Weekends by appointment
Hartwell & CraneAttorneys at Law · Est. 1994
(214) 555-0190

Texas trial lawyers who prepare every case for a jury

For three decades we have taken hard cases into the courtroom and won them there. You work directly with a named partner from the first call to the final verdict.

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Recognized by peers and the bench

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“We take fewer cases so we can try every one of them as if it were our only one.”
Eleanor HartwellFounding Partner

A boutique trial firm with the resources of a large one

Hartwell & Crane was founded in 1994 by two former prosecutors who believed clients deserved more than a case number. Today our 14 attorneys take on a limited number of cases across six practice areas.

  • A partner on every case. A named partner leads your matter from the first call to the final verdict.
  • Direct access. You get your attorney’s direct number, and calls are returned the same business day.
  • Trial-ready from day one. Insurers settle fairly with lawyers they know will try the case.
Meet the Attorneys
E. HartwellManaging Partner, State Bar of Texas No. 09184420

Focused practice. Deep courtroom experience

We limit our work to six areas so every attorney on your case knows the law, the local judges and the opposing counsel.

  • Personal Injury

    Truck and auto collisions, catastrophic injury, wrongful death and premises liability.

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  • Employment Law

    Wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation, unpaid wages and non-compete disputes.

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  • Family Law

    High-asset divorce, custody and conservatorship, support modification and protective orders.

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  • Criminal Defense

    State and federal charges, DWI, white-collar investigations and expunctions.

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  • Business Litigation

    Contract disputes, partnership break-ups, trade secrets and commercial fraud.

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  • Estate & Probate

    Wills and trusts, probate administration, guardianship and contested estates.

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From first call to resolution

  1. 1

    Consultation

    A partner hears your story, reviews documents and tells you whether you have a case.

  2. 2

    Investigation

    We secure evidence, interview witnesses and retain experts before the other side does.

  3. 3

    Strategy & filing

    We file and build the case for trial, and negotiate from that position of strength.

  4. 4

    Resolution

    A fair settlement, or a jury verdict. You decide, with our honest advice at each step.

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The people who will stand beside you

Meet the whole team

Outcomes our clients can build on

A selection of recent verdicts and settlements. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

  • $18.4M

    Jury verdict · Trucking collision

    Commercial carrier found negligent after a driver exceeded federal hours-of-service limits.

    Dallas County · 2025

  • $6.2M

    Settlement · Wrongful termination

    Senior engineer dismissed after reporting safety violations to a federal regulator.

    N.D. Tex. · 2025

  • Not guilty

    Jury acquittal · Federal fraud

    Client acquitted on all eleven counts after a three-week trial.

    E.D. Tex. · 2024

  • $3.9M

    Arbitration award · Partnership dispute

    Minority partner recovered withheld distributions and fees from a medical practice.

    AAA · 2024

What clients say after the case is over

Carlos answered my first call in Spanish and made my whole family feel at home. The result changed our lives.
Samuel K.Personal Injury client
I was fired two weeks after reporting harassment. Priya believed me from the first meeting and never let the company bully us into a quiet settlement.
Tanya R.Employment client
They made a painful family situation simple. Every document was explained, and nothing was rushed.
Dorothy W.Estate & Probate client
A former partner tried to take the company we spent fifteen years building. The team was calm, prepared and relentless. We kept our business.
Karen and Mike S.Business Litigation client
After my accident the insurance company offered a fraction of my medical bills. Hartwell & Crane took it to trial and the jury saw the truth. Rosa kept me updated every single week.
Luis G.Personal Injury client
Marcus walked me through every step of a federal case. The verdict was not guilty on every count.
Name withheldCriminal Defense client

Before you call

Answers to what clients ask us most. For anything else, give us a call.

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Can we meet by video?

Yes. You can meet us by phone, by video or in one of our four Texas offices.

What happens after I send the form?

A partner reads your request the same day, checks for conflicts and calls you within one business day.

How long will my case take?

Most matters resolve in 9 to 18 months. Cases that go to trial can take longer. We give you a realistic timeline at the first meeting and update it as the case develops.

Will I work with a partner or an associate?

A partner leads every case and is your main contact. Associates and paralegals support the work so it moves quickly.

What should I bring to the first meeting?

Any documents you have: police or incident reports, medical records, letters, contracts, photos and insurance details. If you have nothing yet, come anyway.

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Four Texas offices. One trial team

Meet us at the office nearest you, or by video. Every office has a partner on site and handles cases in the surrounding counties.

Tell us what happened. We will tell you where you stand

Everything you share is confidential. If we cannot help, we will refer you to someone who can.

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