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DECKER JONES ADDS TWO NEW ASSOCIATES, STRENGTHENING ITS BUSINESS AND LITIGATION PRACTICES
FORT WORTH, Texas – October 7, 2025 – Decker Jones, P.C. recently announced Jacob C. Kalinke and Christopher T. Flanagan have joined the firm as associates, expanding its depth in commercial litigation, business transactions, and tax law. The hires reflect the firm’s continued growth and reinforce its standing as one of the region’s leading full-service law firms.
Kalinke joins the firm’s Litigation Section, where he represents clients in commercial and real estate disputes, breach of contract, employment and construction litigation, collections, and personal injury defense. A Texas A&M University graduate, he earned his law degree summa cum laude from Texas Tech University School of Law, where he served as Articles Editor for the Texas Tech Law Review and received top-grade awards in Business Entities and Legal Practice.
Flanagan joins the Business and Corporate Section, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, tax planning, and real estate. He graduated summa cum laude from Texas Christian University with a degree in Political Science and earned his law degree cum laude from Texas A&M School of Law with a concentration in Business Law. While in law school, he served as Senior Staff Editor for the Texas A&M Law Review and gained hands-on experience through the school’s Tax Dispute Resolution Clinic.
“Jacob and Christopher are the type of lawyers who represent the future of Decker Jones,” said Adam Fulkerson, CEO of Decker Jones. “They’re bright, dedicated, and client-focused—qualities that will carry our tradition of professionalism and collaboration forward for years to come.”
About Decker Jones, P.C.: Fort Worth-based law firm Decker Jones proudly serves clients throughout North Texas that have business and personal interests nationally. The firm believes in a one-on-one approach to customer service, with every client enjoying a single point of contact supported by a network of attorneys working together. Decker Jones applies creative solutions to complex legal issues across a wide range of practice areas and helps their clients achieve long-term goals while addressing immediate legal needs and seizing business opportunities. Formed in 1896, Decker Jones provides a strong foundation for serving its clients from one generation to the next. Learn more at deckerjones.com.
