A polished dark-wood conference table neatly arranged with a single open leather-bound case file, a silver fountain pen, and an orderly stack of cream legal documents labeled “Guardianship” and “Probate” in tasteful serif type. In the background, rows of law books with deep burgundy and navy spines line built-in shelves. Soft daylight filters through tall frosted windows, creating gentle highlights on the table’s glossy surface and subdued reflections in the pen’s metal. Photographic realism, shot at eye level with a slightly shallow depth of field, keeps the documents in crisp focus while the shelves blur softly. The mood is professional, calm, and trustworthy, evoking decades of careful, attentive legal practice in a clean, modern office.
Richard D. O'Connor, Jr. P.C

Compassionate Guardianship and Probate Counsel in Dallas

An elegant wooden judge’s gavel resting beside a brass balance scale on a smooth charcoal-gray stone desk, with both objects meticulously polished and free of clutter. Behind them, a subtle, out-of-focus framed certificate and a neatly organized row of labeled file boxes create a sense of structure and order. Warm, indirect office lighting casts soft, even illumination, highlighting the grain of the wood and the gleam of the brass without harsh shadows. Photographic realism, captured from a slightly low, close-up angle, emphasizes the solidity and weight of the tools of law. The atmosphere is steady, reassuring, and authoritative, underscoring dependable guardianship and probate guidance built over many years.

Experienced Texas Guardianship Attorney

For more than 35 years, Rick has helped Dallas families navigate guardianship and probate with dignity, respect, and clear guidance, focusing on protection of vulnerable adults and efficient transfer of estates.

Meet Rick

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A pristine manila file folder embossed discreetly with “Guardianship Plan” in dark blue, lying on a light oak desk alongside a pair of reading glasses folded neatly on top and a fine-tipped pen aligned parallel to the folder’s edge. To one side sits a small, healthy green plant in a white ceramic pot, adding a touch of warmth. Soft morning light arrives from the left through a sheer curtain, creating delicate shadows and gentle highlights on the folder’s textured surface. Photographic realism, composed using the rule of thirds with a shallow depth of field, keeps the guardianship file sharply defined against a softly blurred, calm office background. The mood is organized, compassionate, and quietly reassuring.

Guardianship representation for minors and incapacitated adults, including applications, annual reports, contested hearings, and compliance with Dallas County courts.

A close-up view of a thick, navy-blue legal binder labeled “Estate & Probate Administration” in subtle silver lettering, standing upright on a matte white shelf between neatly aligned, color-coordinated binders. A small metal label holder on the shelf edge reads “35+ Years” in engraved script, hinting at long-standing practice. Overhead recessed lighting provides soft, even illumination, causing a gentle sheen on the binder’s textured cover while keeping shadows minimal. Photographic realism, shot from a slightly elevated, three-quarter angle, emphasizes symmetry and order across the row of materials. The atmosphere is meticulous, dependable, and methodical, visually expressing thorough probate management handled with care and precision in a professional environment.

Probate services for wills and intestate estates, from opening the estate to final accounting, minimizing delays and family conflict.

Testimonials

Hope D.

Rick guided our family through a difficult guardianship case with patience and clarity. We always felt heard and protected.

Hope D.

His knowledge of Texas probate law saved us time, money, and stress. Everything was explained in plain language and handled promptly.

Hope D.

When my mother became incapacitated, Rick helped secure guardianship quickly and respectfully, keeping our family focused on her best interests.

Hope D.

I appreciated the firm’s compassion and responsiveness. Emails were returned quickly, and every probate step was clearly outlined before decisions.

Visit us

Galleria Tower 3 near

635 LBJ Freeway and the Dallas North Tollway

13155 Noel Road Suite 900 Dallas, Texas 75240

Hours

Monday–Friday 9am–5pm

Office 214-691-3400

Fax 214-691-3480

Email coordinator@rdolaw.com