JOHNSON, VAUGHN &  HEISKELL

Attorneys at Law (Not a Partnership)

5601 Bridge Street, Suite 220

Fort Worth, Texas 76112

Office: 817-457-2999

Facsimile: 817-496-1102

E-mail: firm@johnson-vaughn-heiskell.com


IN MEMORIAM:



On February 15, 2025, the Honorable L. Clifford Davis passed at the age of 100 years. Judge Davis, a true pioneer and legendary figure, not just in the legal field but in society as a whole, was formerly "Of Counsel" to the firm. Davis was a tireless leader and advocate. In 1955 he  filed the first desegregation lawsuit in Texas after the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court  decision in 1954. His zealous  advocacy lead to the desegregation  of the Mansfield Independent School District  and the Fort Worth Independent School District. He shattered  racial barriers in both the public and private sectors and after his election to the Criminal District Court he was a leader by establishing the first drug diversion court in Tarrant County.


Judge Davis was a true icon whose efforts changed the history and landscape of Tarrant County, the State of Texas, and of this nation. His legacy is everlasting.



Immediate Past President, NACDL

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2022 Baylor Lawyer of the Year

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"FROM COURTHOUSE CRUSADER TO HALL OF FAMER"

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 "PREEMINENT: Having paramount rank, superiority, dignity or importance; Distinction above others; OUTSTANDING." Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary

 

For the past twenty five (25) years, Johnson, Vaughn & Heiskell has attained the highest rating ("AV") for professional legal standards and ethics as certified and listed by the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers of the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register.  Experienced and trusted attorneys and judges determine this highly coveted rating.


The firm's owner, Michael P. Heiskell, is an aggressive and effective trial attorney who was named Baylor Lawyer of the Year in 2022, and is a Fellow within the  elite American College of Trial Lawyers comprised of the top criminal defense lawyers in the nation. He is also a Fellow of The American Board of Criminal of Trial Lawyers. He is a past recipient of the Blackstone Award, the highest honor extended by the Tarrant County Bar Association.  External link opens in new tab or windowhttps://fwtx.com/news/michael-heiskell/. Heiskell's trial skills and legal acumen has resulted in numerous trial victories and a stellar reputation. His clients range from corporate entities such as The Boeing Company and  Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to individuals across the professional landscape.


Johnson, Vaughn & Heiskell, was created in 1984 when three (3) Assistant United States Attorneys joined forces to provide legal services of a varied nature to the public. It was initially comprised of William "Bill" Johnson, the former Civil Chief of the U.S. Attorney's office for the Northern District of Texas; Anthony Vaughn, an Assistant in the Civil Division; and Michael P. Heiskell, an Assistant in the Criminal Division. Both Johnson and Vaughn met their untimely deaths in 1987 and 1992, respectively. However, the firm name retains a stellar reputation due to the consistent hard work and high ethical standards adhered to by the lawyers associated with the firm.

 

The office currently consists of Michael P. Heiskell, the Immediate Past President of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer's organization, a member of the prestigious  and exclusive American College of Trial Lawyers and American Board of Criminal Lawyers. He is also a 2015 Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association Hall of Fame Inductee. 


Legal services are available in the areas of White Collar Criminal Defense and Securities. In addition, counsel can defend individuals accused of  Murder and Manslaughter, Sex Offenses, Juvenile Offenses, Drug Offenses, and DWI's. Representation in areas of: Civil Rights Law, and Administrative Law are also available. Our office is located in the Western Insurance Building on the corridor of 820 and I-30 on Bridge Street in Fort Worth. Free and convenient parking is available.

 

Our office has a reputation of lawyers who are hard working, ethical and dynamic in the courtroom.

 

We guarantee our commitment by providing aggressive, compassionate, and knowledgeable representation.