Dan Sykes, Business Attorney in Fort Worth, Texas
Over 51 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Civil Rights, and Commercial RE · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Of CounselatGordon & Sykes LLP
Fort Worth, TX
Practicing business in Fort Worth since 1975.
- 51+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 4
- Bar admissions
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Dan Sykes is an of counsel based in Fort Worth, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Civil Rights, and Commercial RE. Dan has over 51 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Gordon & Sykes LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Fort Worth, TX
- Experience
- over 51 years
- Known for
- Business · Civil Rights · Commercial RE
- Handles Business, Civil Rights, and Commercial RE matters from Fort Worth, TX.
- Over 51 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Dan Sykes: Dan Sykes is an of counsel based in Fort Worth, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Civil Rights, and Commercial RE. Dan has over 51 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Gordon & Sykes LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Dan takes on
Dan concentrates on business, civil rights, commercial re, creditor rights, and family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Commercial RE
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Creditor Rights
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Family Law
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Foreclosure
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Formation
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Franchise
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General
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International
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IP
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Landlord/Tenant
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M&A
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Partnership Disputes
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Real Estate
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Business cases in Fort Worth, Texas
Dan takes business matters in Fort Worth, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dan agrees to represent you.
Civil Rights cases in Fort Worth, Texas
Dan takes civil rights matters in Fort Worth, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dan agrees to represent you.
Commercial RE cases in Fort Worth, Texas
Dan takes commercial re matters in Fort Worth, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dan agrees to represent you.
Creditor Rights cases in Fort Worth, Texas
Dan takes creditor rights matters in Fort Worth, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dan agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Fort Worth, Texas
Dan takes family law matters in Fort Worth, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Dan Sykes — business lawyer in Fort Worth
Dan Sykes is an of counsel based in Fort Worth, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Civil Rights, and Commercial RE. Dan has over 51 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Gordon & Sykes LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Dan Sykes, as of January 1, 2019, has retired and become Of Counsel. Dan was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1975. Upon retirement, he switched to inactive status with the Bar. Prior to joining Karen Gordon in the formation of Gordon & Sykes, LLP in 2002, he was a shareholder and director in an established Fort Worth law firm.
Over the years, he represented clients in business and commercial transactions, with emphasis on real estate, franchising, and commercial and real estate lending. In the real estate sector, Mr. Sykes represented developers, urban and rural landowners, grantors of conservation easements, and commercial landlords and tenants. In commercial law, his experience ranged from the sale and acquisition of companies, organizational and planning issues for corporations, and limited liability companies and partnerships, to the representation of both start-up franchisors and established franchise systems, in the United States and beyond.
Mr. Sykes earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Austin College in 1972 and his law degree from The University of Texas School of Law in 1975, where he graduated with honors and served as a director of the Legal Research Board. He is an active member of the Fort Worth community, serving as an elder, trustee, and Mission Committee Chair at First Presbyterian Church, as a board member of the Fort Worth chapters of the Association for Retarded Citizens and Girls, Inc., and as Board President of the Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant County. His wife, Jane, continually serves the community in many ways. They have been married for over 45 years and are proud parents and grandparents.
Phi Delta Phi. Director, Legal Research Board, University of Texas, 1975.
Working with Dan on a business matter
Dan Sykes, as of January 1, 2019, has retired and become Of Counsel. Dan was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1975. Upon retirement, he switched to inactive status with the Bar. Prior to joining Karen Gordon in the formation of Gordon & Sykes, LLP in 2002, he was a shareholder and director in an established Fort Worth law firm. Over the years, he represented clients in business and…
Who Dan represents
Dan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, civil rights, and commercial re matters in Fort Worth and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Texas School of Law
J.D. · 1975
Austin College
B.A. · 1972
Jurisdictions
Dan's state bar admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
1989 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
1988 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1980 · ACTIVE
Texas
1975 · ACTIVE
Dan studied at J.D. in University of Texas School of Law and B.A. in Austin College.
Law school and academic background
Dan completed J.D. in University of Texas School of Law and B.A. in Austin College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Dan runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Dan has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Dan's professional memberships and bar associations
Tarrant County and American (Member, Forum Committee on Franchising) Bar Associations State Bar of Texas (Member, Sections on: Real Estate Probate and Trust Law) Texas Association of Bank Counsel
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Locations
Dan Sykes's office in Fort Worth
Dan's primary office is at 1320 South University, Suite 806, Fort Worth, TX, 76107. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Gordon & Sykes LLP
1320 South University, Suite 806
Fort Worth, TX 76107
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Client reviews of Dan Sykes — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire Dan Sykes — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Dan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dan's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Dan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Fort Worth, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Dan
Dan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Dan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Dan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Dan Sykes
How much does it cost to hire Dan for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Dan offer a free consultation?
Dan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dan's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Dan's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Texas typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Dan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Dan take my case if I'm outside Fort Worth?
Dan is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Dan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Dan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Dan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Dan accepting new business clients right now?
Dan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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