About Tommy Adams

Experienced Civil Counsel. Advanced Specialization. Deep Central Texas Roots.

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Securing elite legal representation should not require traveling into Austin or San Antonio to hire an impersonal high-rise firm.

Conveniently located in Burnet, catty-corner to the Burnet County Courthouse and steps from the historic square, the Law Office of Tommy Adams delivers sophisticated legal strategy paired with attentive, personal service. Combining more than 35 years of Texas courtroom experience with an advanced post-doctoral degree in elder law, Attorney Tommy Adams provides Central Texas families, landowners, and business owners with the seasoned perspective necessary to protect their wealth, land, and peace of mind.

Advanced Credential: The Stetson LL.M. in Elder Law

While many general practitioners draft basic wills, relatively few hold specialized post-doctoral credentials in long-term care strategy and asset protection.

Tommy earned his Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Elder Law from Stetson University College of Law, widely recognized as the nation’s premier elder law program. This rigorous specialization allows our firm to guide families through complex estate and healthcare landscapes:

  • Homestead & Asset Protection: Structuring family property to shield against catastrophic nursing home costs and Texas Medicaid Estate Recovery Program (MERP) claims using Lady Bird Deeds and statutory tools.

  • Streamlined Estate Administration: Designing plans that bypass probate court through clean non-probate transfers, while utilizing Texas independent administration for structured bequests and testamentary trusts.

  • Incapacity Safeguards: Drafting comprehensive durable financial powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and protective trusts to avoid court-supervised guardianships.

Over 35 Years of Texas Courtroom Practice

Before opening his practice in Burnet, Tommy built a career spanning more than three decades in Texas trial courts and public service:

  • Prosecutorial & Public Counsel: Serving as an elected County Attorney, Assistant District Attorney, and current Assistant County Attorney for Llano County.

  • Civil Advocacy from Strength: Representing individuals, agricultural operators, and businesses in boundary disputes, contract defaults, title conflicts, and heir-property partitions.

  • Trial Readiness as Leverage: A seasoned litigator understands what judges and juries decide under Texas law. Every case is analyzed with authentic trial readiness, giving clients substantial leverage to achieve sensible settlements without unnecessary litigation.

Practical Rural Real Estate Diligence

Acreage in the Texas Hill Country involves complex property considerations that generic contracts overlook. Drawing on extensive, hands-on experience in mortgage lending and real property title review, Tommy provides the detailed diligence required for rural purchases, unrecorded access easements, cattle fence discrepancies, and mineral estate severances.

A Dedicated Civil Practice

The Law Office of Tommy Adams focuses exclusively on civil law, dedicated to protecting the rights, property, and legacies of Central Texas families and business owners.

By directing all energy and resources into estate planning, elder law asset protection, real estate matters, and civil advocacy, our firm provides the focused depth, precision, and personal attention your private legal affairs require.

Law Office of Tommy Adams

Burnet, Texas 78611

(Catty-corner to the Burnet County Courthouse)

Phone: (325) 643-9888

Consultations available by appointment.