David W. Showalter founded our firm in 1977 with a focus on serving property owners and families in Fort Bend County and the surrounding areas.
About the Firm
About Showalter Colgin & Davis, PLLC
Since 1977, we've represented property owners, families, and businesses across the Greater Houston area with focused legal counsel and a commitment to protecting what matters most. Rooted in Richmond, we've spent decades fighting for Fort Bend County families and businesses.
Who We Are
Showalter Colgin & Davis, PLLC is a Richmond, Texas law firm serving clients throughout the Greater Houston area. Since 1977, we’ve focused on the legal needs of property owners and families facing complex situations, from eminent domain actions to estate planning and probate matters.
Our practice centers on areas where experience makes a measurable difference. When government agencies acquire private property through eminent domain, we represent landowners, homeowners, and commercial property owners who need counsel they can trust. We also help individuals and families plan for the future through comprehensive estate planning and guide them through the probate process when a loved one passes.
Property rights, family legacies, and personal injuries require more than generic advice. They require attorneys who understand the specific challenges clients face in communities like Sugar Land, Katy, Rosenberg, and Houston. That’s what we’ve built our firm around.
Our Story
1977
The Firm Is Founded
Over the years
Partners Join
Over the years, William M. Colgin and Stephanie C. Davis joined as partners, bringing their own experience and strengthening our capacity to handle complex cases.
Today
A Full Team, the Same Principles
Today, our team includes experienced attorneys and dedicated staff who work together to provide thorough legal counsel. We remain committed to the same principles that guided us at our founding: direct communication with clients, careful attention to details, and representation that reflects an understanding of what’s at stake.
How We Work
The way we handle your matter is as important as the outcome. Here is what you can expect when you work with us.
Direct, Responsive Access
When you call our office at (281) 341-5577, you’re not navigating a maze of extensions or waiting for callbacks that never come. Our team is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and we respond to inquiries promptly.
Deep Eminent Domain Experience
Our experience with representing landowners in eminent domain matters has taught us that property owners need someone who understands both the legal process and the practical implications of government acquisition. We know how to evaluate what just compensation actually means for your property, and we’re prepared to advocate throughout negotiation or litigation.
Personal Estate and Probate Guidance
When families turn to us for estate planning or probate guidance, they’re often dealing with emotionally charged situations. Our attorneys take time to explain options clearly, whether that involves creating a trust, addressing elder law concerns, or handling will contests. We don’t rush through consultations or rely on one-size-fits-all documents.
Local Roots and Knowledge
We’ve also built relationships throughout the Greater Houston area that allow us to serve clients effectively in communities from Missouri City to Pearland, Fulshear to Pasadena. Local knowledge matters when you’re navigating county-specific procedures or dealing with infrastructure projects that affect property values and access.
Practice Areas
We’ve developed focused capabilities in several areas of law that directly affect property owners, families, and businesses throughout the Greater Houston area.
Eminent Domain
We represent property owners when government agencies or utility companies seek to acquire land through eminent domain. This includes representing homeowners, representing commercial property owners, and advocating for fair compensation in negotiations and court proceedings. Our work often involves current infrastructure projects affecting communities across Fort Bend, Harris, and surrounding counties.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services help individuals and families protect assets and plan for the future. We prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and medical directives. We also counsel clients on whether they need a trust and address elder law matters including long-term care planning and guardianship.
High Net Worth Estate Planning
For substantial and complex estates, our high net worth estate planning applies sophisticated strategies, including trusts, family limited partnerships, charitable giving, and business succession, to preserve and transfer wealth while minimizing tax exposure.
Probate
When someone passes away, we guide families through the probate process, including estate administration, asset distribution, and resolving disputes. We handle will contests and cases involving breach of fiduciary duty when executors or trustees fail to fulfill their obligations.
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice represents individuals who have been injured due to negligence, accidents, or intentional harm. We also handle sensitive matters including church, clergy, and laity sexual abuse cases that require both legal skill and compassionate representation.
Business & Corporate
We counsel businesses on formation, contracts, and commercial disputes. Our copyrights and trademarks work helps entrepreneurs and companies protect their intellectual property. We also handle commercial and contract litigation including partnership and shareholder litigation.
Real Estate
We assist clients with real estate law matters including property transactions, title issues, boundary disputes, and contract negotiations. Our real estate work often intersects with our eminent domain practice when property rights are at stake.
Litigation
When a dispute has to be resolved in court, our litigation practice handles civil and commercial cases from initial evaluation through trial and appeal, protecting your rights at every stage.
Copyright and Trademark
We help businesses and creators register, license, and enforce copyrights and trademarks, and defend against infringement so your brand and creative work stay protected.
Mediation
As certified mediators, we help parties resolve personal injury, eminent domain, business, real estate, and probate disputes through mediation, a private, efficient alternative to trial.
Our Team
Our firm includes multiple attorneys who bring different strengths and backgrounds to client matters. David W. Showalter, William M. Colgin, and Stephanie C. Davis serve as partners and lead the firm’s major practice areas.
We’re also have experienced attorneys Lorretta Owen, Lauren W. Scott who focus on trial law civil litigation respectively. On staff, we have experienced team members who handle client communications, case management, and administrative support.
This collaborative approach means clients benefit from multiple perspectives while maintaining continuity throughout their case. Learn more about each attorney’s background on our attorneys page.
Communities We Serve
Our Richmond office serves as a hub for clients throughout Fort Bend County, Harris County, and the broader Greater Houston area. Whether you’re in established neighborhoods like Bellaire or West University Place, growing areas like Sienna or Cinco Ranch, or smaller towns like Needville or Simonton, we understand the local factors that affect your legal situation.
We also serve clients in Stafford, Humble, Tomball, Deer Park, and many other communities across the region. Infrastructure development, property values, zoning regulations, and county procedures all vary by location, and we stay current on these details.
Common Questions Asked Of Our Law Firm
How long have you been practicing law?
Our firm was established in 1977, giving us nearly five decades of experience serving clients in the Greater Houston area.
Do you handle cases outside of Fort Bend County?
Yes. While our office is in Richmond, we represent clients throughout the Greater Houston area including Harris County, Brazoria County, and surrounding regions.
What should I bring to an initial consultation?
That depends on your legal matter. For eminent domain cases, bring any correspondence from the acquiring agency and property documentation. For estate planning, bring information about your assets and family structure. For probate matters, bring the will if available and death certificate. We'll provide specific guidance when you call to schedule.
How do your fees work?
Our fee structure varies by practice area and case type. Some matters are handled on a contingency basis, others require hourly billing or flat fees. We discuss fees transparently during initial consultations so you understand what to expect before moving forward.
Can you help if I'm already involved in a case?
In many situations, yes. If you're already involved in litigation, probate proceedings, or negotiations with a government agency, we can review your case and determine whether we can assist.
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Get Guidance You Can Trust
Contact Showalter Colgin & Davis, PLLC at (281) 341-5577 to schedule a consultation. Our Richmond office serves Companies and Individuals throughout the Great State of Texas.