Managing Attorney, The Ashmore Law Firm
Family Law, Divorce, Probate, Civil Litigation and Personal Injury Attorney
Gary Ashmore is the Managing Attorney at The Ashmore Law Firm in Dallas, Texas, where he oversees all firm operations and leads the Family Law division. With more than 20 years of legal experience, Gary focuses his practice on Family Law, Guardianships, Civil Litigation, and select Personal Injury matters—helping clients navigate complex legal issues with clarity and confidence.
Gary works alongside his sister, Lori Ashmore Peters, who for over 20 years has been recognized as a Super Lawyer in Estate Planning. Lori leads the firm’s Estate Planning, Probate, and Probate Litigation divisions, ensuring that clients and families receive comprehensive legal support under one trusted family firm.
Recognized for multiple years as a Super Lawyer in Family Law, Gary is known for his straightforward advice, compassion, and results-driven representation. He believes every client should hire an attorney the way they would choose a family doctor—someone they trust, who provides honest guidance, and who clearly explains risks, costs, and expectations from the start.
Practice Areas
- Family Law and Divorce
- Probate and Estate Administration
- Guardianships
- Real Estate and Business Litigation
- Personal Injury
Professional Experience
Gary has served as both Attorney Ad Litem and Guardian Ad Litem in numerous Texas cases and manages hundreds of Ancillary Probate matters for clients throughout the United States. His background in both family and probate law allows him to effectively handle cases where these two areas overlap — providing well-rounded legal insight for Texas families.
He has also:
- Authored and co-authored several publications on Family Law, Probate, and Personal Injury.
- Presented “What You Need to Know Before and After the Final Decree.”
- Co-authored and lectured at the Texas College for Judicial Studies on “Drop Me Off at the Probate Court on My Way to Family Court: The Overlap Between These Two Areas of Law.”
- Authored and presented “The Benefits of Collaborative Law in a Probate Case.”
- Appeared on WB Channel 33 and NBC News to discuss trending legal issues in the community.
Education
- Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (J.D., 1995)
- Texas A&M University (B.B.A.)
Bar and Court Admissions
- State Bar of Texas (1995)
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Professional Affiliations
- State Bar of Texas
- Dallas County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- Texas A&M Former Students Association
- Collaborative Law Professionals of North Texas
- Former Member, Association of Legal Administrators
- Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Listing
About Gary
Born and raised in East Dallas’ Lakewood area, Gary Ashmore is proud to serve the same community where he grew up. A graduate of Jesuit College Preparatory School, Gary combines small-town values with large-firm experience, offering clients personal attention with professional precision.
While his sister, Lori Ashmore Peters—a Super Lawyer for over 20 years in Estate Planning—leads the firm’s estate planning, probate, and probate litigation practice, Gary focuses primarily on Family Law, handling matters such as divorce, child custody, and support. He also represents clients in select personal injury and civil litigation cases.
His mission is simple: to help clients make informed legal decisions that protect their families, finances, and futures. Whether assisting with family law, probate, or guardianship matters, Gary’s deep Dallas roots and decades of experience make him a trusted advocate for families across Lakewood, East Dallas, and the greater DFW area.
