Catherine H. Goodman
Practice Area
Estate Planning and Probate
Probate and Trusts Litigation
Probate and Trusts Litigation
Martindale-Hubbell® Rating: AV® Preeminent™ (5.0)
Certification
Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Estate Planning and Probate Law
Background and Education
- Baylor University School of Law (J.D., 1994)
- Southwestern University (B.A., 1991, Political Science and Spanish)
Honors, Memberships, and Professional Activities
- Rising Star, Texas Monthly and Texas Super Lawyers magazines (July 2005, April 2007)
- Ad-Litem Award, Guardianship Services, Inc. (2007)
- Top Lawyers in Tarrant County (2001, 2007 & 2009), Fort Worth, Texas magazine
Experience and Qualifications
- In re: Estate of Jenkins, No. 2-05-164-CV, 2006 WL 1452669 (Fort Worth May 25, 2006)
Community Involvement
- Member, The Fort Worth Club (2005 to present)
- Financial Advisor, Gamma Chi Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi International Sorority, Texas Christian University (2001-2004)
- Member, Junior League of Dallas (1997-2000)
- President, Dallas Alumnae Association of Alpha Delta International Sorority (1998-1999)
Bar Admission
- State Bar of Texas, 1994
- Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section, State Bar College, and Pro Bono College, State Bar of Texas
- Probate Editor, General Practice Digest, State Bar of Texas (2002 to 2007)
Professional Affiliations and Recognition
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of Texas - Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section, State Bar College, and Pro Bono College
- Probate Editor, General Practice Digest Member, Texas Academy of Probate and Trust Lawyers Certified Attorney and Guardian ad Litem, State Bar of Texas
- President, Tarrant County Probate Bar Association (2006-2007)
Chair, Tarrant County Probate Bar Association Litigation Seminar (2004 and 2005) - Member, Tarrant County Bar Association, Fort Worth Tax and Estate Planning Council, Tax and Estate Planning Section (Tarrant County Bar Association)
- Chair, Senior Citizens Liaison Committee, Tarrant County Bar Association (2004 to present)
- Texas Academy of Probate and Trust Lawyers
- National Guardianship Association and Texas Guardianship Association (2007 to present)
- Certified Attorney and Guardian ad Litem, State Bar of Texas
Clients
Client references will be provided upon request.

