Lead writer for the Fiduciary Litigator blog, David F. Johnson, participated in a panel on trying a fiduciary case with Hon. Brian Stagner and Sarah Pacheco at the State Bar of Texas’s first “Becoming a Fiduciary Litigator” course in Fort Worth, Texas. David served as the moderator and a
In this recorded webinar, David F. Johnson, lead writer for the Fiduciary Litigator blog, addresses estate planning, probate, and trust administration is a complex field of law that involves high-stakes decisions affecting individuals and families. Factors such as unforeseen life changes, multiple jurisdictions, and vulnerable clients pose unique ethical
Congratulations to Winstead Shareholder David F. Johnson for being named a recipient of the 2026 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards. This achievement marks David’s eighth year of recognition in the Wealth Management category, further highlighting his reputation as a leading author among C-suite executives and in-house counsel.
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David F. Johnson, lead writer for the Fiduciary Litigator blog, will address estate planning, probate, and trust administration is a complex field of law that involves high-stakes decisions affecting individuals and families. Factors such as unforeseen life changes, multiple jurisdictions, and vulnerable clients pose unique ethical challenges for trusts
In this recorded webinar, David F. Johnson, lead writer for the Fiduciary Litigator blog, addresses fiduciary issues that Texas courts resolved during the review period of summer of 2024 to summer of 2025. The presentation reviews the following issues: whether a party has a right to jury trial in
When fraud occurs, do you need a lawyer? Winstead Shareholder David Fowler Johnson, a leading Texas fiduciary litigator, shares guidance in an article published by AARP. He advises victims to report fraud to local police first. Deciding to hire a lawyer depends on the amount lost, as legal
In this recorded webinar, Winstead Shareholders David F. Johnson and Rebecca C. Bergeron explore the many issues trustees face when managing oil and gas assets. This session offers key insights into the Uniform Prudent Investor Act, Uniform Principal and Income Act, trust accounting for mineral interests, risk management for concentrated
David F. Johnson, lead writer for the Fiduciary Litigator blog, and Rebecca Bergeron will address the many issues that a trustee has to address when managing oil and gas assets, such as the Uniform Prudent Investor Act, Uniform Principal and Income Act, trust accounting for mineral interests, concentrations and
Winstead PC is pleased to announce that David Fowler Johnson has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America as a 2026 “Lawyer of the Year.” This honor is a testament to David’s outstanding contributions to the legal profession and his work as a leading authority in fiduciary litigation.
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David F. Johnson, lead writer for the Fiduciary Litigator blog, addresses the challenges of navigating the complexities of trustee removal in Texas. This presentation explored the legal issues involved in removing and replacing trustees in Texas, including non-judicial removal, successor trustee issues, release agreements, judicial discharge relief, standing to