Over 20 years ago,
we set out to build
a different kind
of law firm.
FBFK is a team of builders, creators and collaborators who stand ready to provide trusted counsel to the most forward thinking leaders in business. We put our clients’ interests ahead of our own and work efficiently because it’s the right thing to do. It’s a refreshing approach and one that’s time has come.


The FBFK Way
We believe you can grow businesses with a conscience and succeed with a soul.
We believe in long term relationships.
We do our best work when we know your company and your goals.
We are responsible stewards of your dollars because your success is our priority.
We abide by the Texas Lawyers Creed.
We will protect your company like it’s our own.
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News & Events

Ryan Marrone Named to Texas Lawyers’ 2023 Rising Stars List
Congratulations to Litigation Shareholder/Attorney, Ryan Marrone, for being chosen for Texas Lawyer’s 2023 Rising Stars List of attorneys. The award, which was given to less than 30 attorneys, recognizes the state’s top lawyers who are 40 years of age and under.


Congratulations to FBFK’s Dan Baucum: 2023 Texas Lawyer Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Recognized as one of the top tax attorneys in Texas, Texas Lawyer announced today that FBFK Tax Law Shareholder Dan Baucum was selected as a Lifetime Achievement Award Winner. Congratulations to Dan!

FBFK NAMED TO 2024 BEST LAW FIRMS® RANKED BY BEST LAWYERS
FBFK has been named to the 2024 Best Law Firms® list as ranked by Best Lawyers, which recognizes the most elite firms across the nation for their professional excellence and consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. The list is compiled annually by Best Lawyers®.

Rachael Smiley Named First-Ever Global President-Elect for The Turnaround Management Association
The Turnaround Management Association (TMA) announced that FBFK law firm’s Rachael Smiley, Bankruptcy and Restructuring Shareholder/Attorney and Chair of the Litigation Group, will be serving as the organization’s first-ever Global President-Elect beginning Jan. 1, 2024