Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
We handle all types of business and commercial disputes, representing individuals, small businesses, professional associations and large corporations. Terry Gardner and Robert Aldrich are each Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Divorce
Our family law practice is focused on divorces involving substantial marital estates. We have extensive experience with the characterization and valuation of businesses, professional practices, investments, trusts, and real estate. Our goal is to protect your interest in both marital and separate assets, and ensure your emotional, physical, and financial well-being—during and after your divorce. When children are involved, other issues come into play, such as custody and child support. Each parent-child relationship is unique; we strive to understand your concerns and obtain the results that give you the peace of mind every parent deserves.
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
Terry Gardner and Robert Aldrich are Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. They have substantial experience in this area of law and have tried a wide array of cases, including products liability, negligence, personal injury and wrongful death. Whether your physical, emotional, or financial interests have been harmed, chances are Terry and Robert have tried a case with claims similar to yours. They have collected millions of dollars for their clients.
Real Estate
We try all kinds of cases involving real estate, including trespass, nuisance, condemnation, boundary disputes and claims by and against developers.
Oil and Gas
At Gardner Aldrich, we primarily represent property owners in a variety of oil and gas matters: lease negotiations, surface damage issues, pipeline easements, royalty payments, and trespass claims. We have assisted landowners in Tarrant and surrounding counties, and keep abreast of developments and trends in the Barnett Shale. At the negotiating table and in the courtroom, Gardner Aldrich can represent your oil and gas interests.
Employment
Our experience in employment law encompasses contract issues, sexual harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination.
Probate and Fiduciary
We try all types of disputes involving wills, either upholding them or setting them aside. We also try cases involving breach of fiduciary duties of all kinds—professional or otherwise.
Dog Bites
We’ve handled those too.


