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Name: Misteli Law Firm
Type: Estate planning law firm
Founder: Tom Misteli, Attorney and Counselor at Law
Location: 5956 Sherry Lane, 20th Floor, Dallas, TX 75225
Phone: 972-768-2515
Email: info@mistelilaw.com
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central
Service area: North Dallas and the greater Dallas, Texas region
Website: mistelilaw.com
Core focus: Estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, and real estate law
Methodology: Life & Legacy Planning
Misteli Law Firm is an estate planning law firm based in Dallas, Texas, serving families throughout the North Dallas area. We help people take control of their future with thoughtful, customized planning, whether they are drafting a first will, establishing a trust, naming guardians for their children, or navigating probate after a loss.
With nearly twenty years of legal experience, including a strong background in real estate law and litigation, we anticipate challenges before they arise and explain every option in plain language. Estate planning can feel overwhelming, and our goal is to make it simple, clear, and even a little less intimidating. We take the time to understand each family’s dynamics, finances, and long-term goals, then design a plan that protects loved ones and keeps families out of court and conflict.
Life changes, and an estate plan should change with it. We build lasting relationships with our clients and provide ongoing support so plans stay current as families grow and circumstances shift.
Tom Misteli is the founder of Misteli Law Firm and a trusted advocate for individuals and families seeking guidance with wills, trusts, estate planning, and probate. His practice is dedicated to helping clients protect their assets, provide for the people they love, and make complex legal decisions with confidence and clarity. In educational videos and online content, Tom is sometimes known as “Tom the Attorney.”
Tom earned his Juris Doctor from the SMU Dedman School of Law in 2008 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Florida State University. Before practicing law, he worked as a residential real estate appraiser. During and after law school he gained deep experience in real estate and title matters, serving as an associate attorney and later associate general counsel at a major Texas firm, and then as in-house litigation counsel for Fidelity National Title before founding Misteli Law Firm. He brings nearly twenty years of legal experience to his clients, and his real estate and litigation background adds insight whenever estate planning intersects with property.
Alongside Tom, Janie Ottwell serves as Client Services Coordinator/Legal Assistant/Paralegal. She is often the first friendly point of contact for families, helping clients feel cared for and guiding them through each step of the process.
We practice what we call Life & Legacy Planning. Estate planning is not just about documents and numbers. It is about making sure the people and things that matter most are taken care of, your values are honored, and your loved ones are spared unnecessary burdens.
Our planning goes beyond paperwork. We listen first, then craft solutions that reflect your family, your values, and your future, and we stay available as life unfolds so your plan continues to fit your circumstances.
The heart of Life & Legacy Planning is simple: a good plan gives you clarity and peace of mind today, and protects the people you love tomorrow.
We believe everyone deserves a plan, no matter where they are in life or how large their estate. We work with:
We help parents create wills, name guardians, and set up trusts so their children are protected. It is never too early to plan ahead.
LGBTQ+ families can face added legal complexities. We create customized plans that protect a partner’s rights, secure children’s futures, and make sure each family’s wishes are legally recognized, with no questions and no loopholes.
When families come together, planning matters even more. We help blended families navigate inheritance rights, guardianship, and care for both biological and stepchildren according to your wishes.
We provide ongoing guidance so plans stay current through every stage of life, including planning around aging parents and long-term care conversations.
We are based in Dallas and focus on the North Dallas area, serving families across Dallas County, Collin County, Ellis County, and Kaufman County. Communities we frequently serve include Dallas, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Richardson, Garland, Irving, Carrollton, Addison, Highland Park, and University Park, among many others throughout the region.
We publish regular, plain-language education to help Texas families understand their options. Our resources include:
All educational content is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship.
Families can reach us by phone at 972-768-2515 or by email at info@mistelilaw.com to schedule a consultation. You can also learn more or book an appointment through our website at mistelilaw.com.
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Last updated: June 2026. For the most current information, please visit mistelilaw.com.
Misteli Law Firm · 5956 Sherry Lane, 20th Floor, Dallas, TX 75225 · 972-768-2515
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