Protecting What Matters Most to You
For over 20 years, Hanshaw Kennedy Hafen has built its reputation on one thing: delivering results for clients who need an attorney they can actually count on. We are a business and litigation law firm, and we take that focus seriously. Every matter we handle gets the full attention of experienced attorneys who understand what is at stake and know how to navigate it.
Our attorneys have practiced in North Texas courts for over two decades. We know the terrain, we know the process, and we know how to build the strongest possible position for our clients. That track record is not incidental. It is the product of doing this work at a high level, consistently, for a long time.
Over 20 Years of Results
A few examples from over two decades of litigation wins, settlements, and results for businesses and individuals across Texas.
Our History
In 2004, Hastings Hanshaw and Collin Kennedy founded Hanshaw Kennedy, LLP in Frisco, Texas. They started with a small office, limited resources, and a clear focus: build a litigation practice that wins. It worked. They developed a reputation in North Texas business and legal circles for taking on complex, high-stakes cases and delivering results that larger firms sometimes struggled to match.
As the firm grew, John Hafen joined as a partner, bringing additional depth in business law and transactions. The firm's name changed to Hanshaw Kennedy Hafen, and its practice expanded to serve a broader range of client needs, including estate planning, employment law, healthcare law, and family law, while keeping commercial litigation at the core of what it does best.
Today HKH has ten attorneys, six of whom focus on litigation. The firm handles matters across Dallas, Collin, Denton, Tarrant, and surrounding counties, as well as in federal courts throughout Texas. We are still based in Frisco, still focused on results, and still taking on the cases that our clients cannot afford to lose.
Serving Businesses Across North Texas
Hanshaw Kennedy Hafen handles matters in Collin County District Court, Dallas County District Court, Denton County District Court, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. We also practice in federal courts in the Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas when cases require it. Our clients come from across the DFW area, with a concentration of business and litigation work in Frisco, McKinney, Plano, Allen, Prosper, Denton, and Dallas.
Meet Our Attorneys
HKH has attorneys with backgrounds across business litigation, commercial law, healthcare, estate planning, and family law. Most clients work directly with a partner on their matter. You can meet each of them and see their specific areas of focus below.
Hastings L. Hanshaw
Collin D. Kennedy
John M. Hafen
David R. Wortham Jr.
Trey Volentine
Alyssa Herrington
James R. Eustace
Caitlin McGrath
Lauren Slaughter
Peyton Schow
Where is HKH located, and what areas do you serve?
Our office is at 1415 Legacy Drive, Suite 350 in Frisco, Texas. We serve clients throughout the DFW area, with a primary focus on businesses and individuals in Dallas, Collin, and Denton Counties. Our attorneys handle cases in state and federal courts across North Texas and throughout Texas.
How can I talk to an attorney?
To speak directly with one of our attorneys about your legal matter, please schedule a consultation. During this meeting, we’ll review your questions and discuss your case in detail. To arrange a consultation, you can either call our office at 972-731-6500 or complete the contact form on our website.
What’s the cost for a consultation?
Our firm charges for all initial consultations on new legal matters. The consultation fee varies depending on the type of legal issue, typically ranging from $150 to $350. Please note that if you decide to retain our firm for representation, the consultation fee will be applied toward your retainer.
What types of cases do we handle?
Our firm covers a wide range of practice areas, including commercial litigation, business law, healthcare law, estate planning, catastrophic injury, and divorce and family law. For a complete list of our services, please visit the Practice Areas page on our website.
How are retainers managed?
Our firm establishes retainer agreements with clients for each matter requiring counsel. The retainer agreement details the terms of our relationship, including the retainer amount, hourly rates, billing schedule, document retention, and scope of work. We begin work on a case upon receiving the signed agreement and retainer payment.
Each month, we provide clients with detailed invoices, which include the date, timekeeper, time spent, and description of legal services provided, along with any expenses covered on behalf of the client. Retainer funds are applied to the invoice balance, with any remaining amount due immediately. Invoices are emailed directly, and if the retainer balance drops below a certain level, we may request additional funds via email.
Certain matters, such as entity formation and estate planning, may be billed on a flat-fee basis, as agreed upon by both parties. Any contingency fee arrangements must be approved by the firm’s managing partner.
How is information confidentiality handled?
Our firm adheres to Texas law, which protects all communications between a lawyer and a potential client made for the purpose of obtaining legal advice, even if the attorney is not formally retained. For instance, any information shared during a consultation with our attorneys is safeguarded under attorney-client privilege. Open communication with your attorney is vital to ensure effective representation and allow you to fully benefit from the legal system.
As a standard practice, our attorneys may share information about your case with other firm attorneys or staff as necessary to support your matter, unless you instruct us otherwise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to the questions prospective clients ask us most often.