Underwood Law Firm
D. Chris Harkins is a Shareholder at The Underwood Law Firm, where expertise encompasses probate and guardianship litigation, along with estate planning and entity formation/management/dissolution, with a tenure extending since March 2003. Prior to this role, Chris worked in contractor sales at Western Industrial Supply Company from 1996 to July 2000, focusing on bidding and sales for municipal and industrial waterworks projects. Earlier experience includes a position in public relations at Mason & Hanger from June 1991 to May 1996, where responsibilities involved organizing inspections, writing company newsletters, and publishing public information documents. D. Chris Harkins holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Texas Tech University School of Law (2000-2002) and a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations/Journalism from West Texas State University (1990-1992), along with a high school diploma from Tascosa High School (1984-1987).
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Underwood Law Firm
As our young leadership guides us into the future, our timeless values and standards will continue to be the benchmark by which we measure our success: integrity in all things, service to our community, a keen responsibility to our clients and colleagues. The Underwood Law Firm, P.C. ("Underwood") has been providing legal services to the people of Texas since 1912. With a solid foundation in the long-standing traditions of excellence and commitment to the highest ethical standards, Underwood is a respected legal provider in the community and the state. With offices in Amarillo, Austin, Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Pampa, Underwood enjoys the confidence of some of the largest employers in the area and the respect of distinguished firms and leaders throughout Texas. Our firm represents individual, corporate, business, and institutional clients in litigation, legislative, administrative, and business matters. Each section of the firm is comprised of partners and associates who have specialized experience in their area of practice. Frequently, the expertise of more than one section of the firm is required. In these instances, a team approach is employed. Many Underwood attorneys have experience in a number of practice areas and serve as general counsel to the firm's clients. Underwood is aware of the necessity to acquire expertise in developing areas of the law and adds new areas of practice when needed.