Rick J. Mitchell

Accomplished Personal Injury Attorney in Fort Worth

Attorney Rick J. Mitchell

Rick J. Mitchell earned his J.D. from the University of Tulsa College of Law in 2001, where he was a two-time member of the Dean’s list. From the start, Attorney Mitchell’s rich and diverse background makes him an irreplaceable part of our team. He began his own private practice in 2001 after clerking and interning for a trial attorney in a wide range of legal areas (including civil litigation, family law, insurance bad faith, medical malpractice, probate, and general practice). Rick is the senior litigator at the Law Offices of Mitchell M. Childress and handles the most complex family law cases for us. He is also well respected amongst the Tarrant County bar community. 

Over the years, Attorney Mitchell has gained substantial experience in handling various family law and personal injury cases. His extensive experience in divorce, child custody, adoptions, child support, guardianships, and modifications are an integral asset to our team at the Law Offices of Mitchell M. Childress.

Additionally, Attorney Mitchell’s advanced legal skills have enabled him to navigate a wide range of personal injury disputes, including:

• Automobile Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Burns
• Workplace Injuries
• Premises Liability

Attorney Mitchell’s diversified experience in various legal areas makes him an invaluable asset to our firm. He works diligently to ensure that each client’s outcome is maximized to their benefit and stops at nothing to help them achieve a favorable result in court.

Certified Legal Practice Areas

Family Law

• Divorce: Uncontested | Complex | High-Asset
  • Property Division
  • Military Divorce
  • Retirement Division
  • Child Support
  • Child Custody
  • Collaborative Divorce
  • Visitation, Possession, & Access
  • Modifications
  • Temporary Restraining Orders
  • Police/Fire Service Member Creative Possession & Access
  • Military Member Possession & Access
  • Paternity
  • DNA Testing
  • Child Name Change
  • Grandparents’ Rights
  • Termination & Adoptions
  • CPS Safety Plan / Removal of Child
  • Mediation
  • Final Trials

Civil Litigation

• Car Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Construction Accidents
• Medical Malpractice
• Workplace Injuries
• Product Liability
• Premises Liability
• Dog Bites

Education

• University of Tulsa College of Law | Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • J.D. – 2001

Bar Admission

• Oklahoma | 2001
• Texas | 2007

Awards

• Top Attorney, Fort Worth Magazine, 2023
• Top Attorneys, 360 West, 2023