About Us
About DebnamRust, P.C.
Your Voice. Your Allies. Your Advocates.
DebnamRust, P.C. is a Dallas-based law firm founded in 2017 and built around helping people with complex family and probate matters. We handle Divorce, Estate Planning, Family Law, and Probate cases for clients across Dallas, Collin, Denton, Kaufman, Rockwall, and Ellis Counties.
We started the firm because we saw a gap. People in the LGBTQ+ community were not getting the legal advocacy they deserved. Instead of trying to reshape an existing firm, we built something better from the ground up. From day one, we have been deeply connected to our North Texas community by building relationships with individuals and organizations and showing up in meaningful ways.
Since our founding, we have developed a legal practice that is built around complex litigation issues that often result in trial. While we excel in those types of cases, we recognize that only a small number of cases actually end up in front of a judge or a jury.
THE DEBNAMRUST, P.C. TEAM
DebnamRust, P.C.is a litigation firm. Our attorneys have backgrounds in trial, negotiation, and advocacy. Our ability and desire to litigate allows our clients to get the best results possible. Whether or not you wish to go to trial, we are here to guide you through the legal process –explaining anything and making it as easy as we can.
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Brent Debnam Founding Partner -
Michael Debnam Founding Partner -
Derek Mergele-Rust Founding Partner -
Erin Grimes Chief of Staff -
Meghana Sankar Case Manager -
Rafi Rahman Associate Attorney Fellow -
Jacqueline Avila Associate Attorney Fellow -
Anneice Johnson Client Services Coordinator -
Alexandra Morgan Case Manager -
Nuel Asikaogu Legal Assistant -
RaShaad Leggett Intake Specialist -
Kristi Powell Intake Specialist
Core Values That Bring Us Together. People Who Move Us Ahead.
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No Guardian Named for Your ChildrenIf something happens to you, a court may decide who raises your children unless you’ve already made that decision legally clear.
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No Healthcare DirectiveWithout one, your family may face impossible choices in a crisis with no guidance from you.
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No Power of AttorneyIf you’re in an accident or temporarily incapacitated, no one may have legal authority to pay your bills, manage your accounts, or make medical decisions for you. Not even your spouse, without the right documents.
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Assets With No Clear StructureReal estate, business interests, retirement accounts, and other assets can be frozen, contested, or distributed in ways you never intended.
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An Outdated or Missing WillIf your will is outdated or missing, Texas law fills in the gaps you leave. That may not match what you actually want.