Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
Prosecutor. Judge. Defense attorney. Clay has sat in every seat in the courtroom — now every one of those perspectives works for you.
A criminal charge threatens your job, your license, your family and your record. The outcome usually turns on what gets said, filed and negotiated early.
Arrested for DWI? You have only 15 days from the notice of suspension to request a license hearing. Your license (ALR) hearing is included in every DWI flat fee.
Clay has prosecuted Texas cases from marijuana possession to murder and presided over criminal jury trials as a judge. Board Certified, Criminal Law — Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Flat fees. No hourly meter, no surprise bills.
What happens next
1. Answer the 2-minute questionnaire.
2. A paralegal replies within one business day.
3. Your free 15-minute call with Clay, and a stated fee before any work begins.
Wills, Deeds & Estate Planning
The Northeast Texas Family Land Plan
Simple wills, powers of attorney, medical directives and transfer-on-death deeds for Northeast Texas families and landowners, for one flat fee. We mail you a questionnaire, draft once it comes back, and sign everything in a single meeting.
A typical plan includes:
• Will
• Statutory durable power of attorney
• Medical power of attorney
• Directive to physicians
• HIPAA release
• Transfer-on-death deed for your Texas land
• One signing meeting for everything
Start with a free 15-minute phone call. We'll quote your flat fee based on what your plan actually needs.
What happens next
1. Answer the 2-minute questionnaire.
2. A paralegal replies within one business day.
3. Your free 15-minute call with Clay, and a stated fee before any work begins.
→ See how fees work and start the Estate Planning questionnaire
Probate & Heirship
When a parent dies owning land, the family usually can't sell it or refinance it, and often can't even sort out who owns what, without going to court. We handle muniments of title, independent administrations, heirship determinations and the executor's deeds that follow.
The Executor's Roadmap
• The right procedure for your family, explained (muniment, administration or heirship)
• Notices and publication handled for you
• Executor's deeds when the estate closes
What happens next
1. Answer the 2-minute questionnaire.
2. A paralegal replies within one business day.
3. A consultation with Clay. If we take your case, you'll sign a written fee agreement and pay the retainer before any work begins.
Business & Civil Litigation
Contract disputes, land and boundary disputes, business formation and company agreements for Northeast Texas businesses and landowners. We take cases where the facts are documented and the client is ready to fund the work.
What happens next
1. Answer the 2-minute questionnaire.
2. A paralegal replies within one business day.
3. A consultation with Clay. If we take your case, you'll sign a written fee agreement and pay the retainer before any work begins.
For Lawyers: Local Counsel & Mediation
Out-of-area firms rely on us for appearances, filings and trial support in Hopkins, Franklin, Lamar and Delta Counties and across the Sixth Court of Appeals district. We know the local rules and the local courts, file the same day, and report back promptly. Clay is also available as a mediator.
Lawyers, please call 903-270-0140 or email main@clayharrisonlaw.com.
Is This the Right Firm for You?
We're probably a good fit if you want a straight answer from an experienced trial lawyer, you can tell us clearly what happened and what you want, and you're ready to hire counsel and pay a fair fee.
We're probably not the right firm if you're looking for the lowest price, you want a lawyer to use the court to punish someone, you've already had two or more lawyers on this same matter, or you need someone available around the clock.
How we work
Criminal defense and estate planning are flat fees. Probate and business cases require a retainer, billed hourly against it. Either way, you'll sign a written fee agreement before we start. Messages go through our secure client portal and are answered within one business day. We track your court dates and deadlines. Clay will tell you the truth about your case, including the parts that are hard to hear.
To get started, fill out the short form below. A paralegal reviews every request, and Clay decides which matters the firm takes on.
→ Not sure which fits? Start the general questionnaire
Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please don't send confidential details until we confirm we can help and have checked for conflicts. Information on this site is general and is not legal advice for your situation. Responsible attorney: Clay Harrison, 103 Hunter St., Unit A, Sulphur Springs, Texas.
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About Clay Harrison, Attorney at Law P.L.L.C.
I have flown through the jungle in a helicopter with Green Berets, and I have turned a Hopkins bull into a Hopkins County steer by using a rubber band, I have advised a One-Star General on international law in Japan and I have moved half the yards in Sulphur Springs. I have been island-hopping on a speed boat with Navy SEALs and I have divided pots and pans between divorcing couples across Hopkins, Franklin, Lamar, and Delta Counties.
As a trial attorney, I have tried cases before judges and juries. As a judge, I have decided hard cases involving millions of dollars. I have sat in chambers with children - and listened - before making the ruling that would change their lives forever.
Whether far abroad or back home, I have been blessed with countless opportunities to be a problem-solver. Now, I look forward to serving families throughout Northeast Texas — Hopkins, Franklin, Lamar, and Delta Counties — as their trusted guide, counsel, and advocate.
- Clay