Mills Shirley L.L.P.

Mills Shirley L.L.P. Mills Shirley LLP is the oldest continuously operating law firm in Texas. The firm was established in 1846 when Galveston was the largest city in the state.

We are proud to be an integral part of Texas history and the Gulf Coast community. Mills Shirley has offices in Galveston and Houston. Our firm keeps pace with the ever-changing legal environment; in fact, it has influenced many of those changes. Our attorneys and staff use the most modern legal technology available to assist our clients with their legal needs.

Mills Shirley LLP has a long tradition of helping Texas businesses reach new heights.
11/10/2025

Mills Shirley LLP has a long tradition of helping Texas businesses reach new heights.

The oldest law firm in Texas.

3 issues that can stall a construction project.
09/15/2025

3 issues that can stall a construction project.

Prevent bigger problems.

Refrigerated goods present a unique challenge, and liability, for trade.
07/18/2025

Refrigerated goods present a unique challenge, and liability, for trade.

4 defenses for your business.

Did a subcontractor ruin a project?
05/19/2025

Did a subcontractor ruin a project?

Where do I begin?

Severance may not always come with secrecy strings attached—but if they do, make sure they're reasonable.
03/21/2025

Severance may not always come with secrecy strings attached—but if they do, make sure they're reasonable.

Confidentiality clauses aren't set in stone.

How can people catch design flaws in time to prevent costly construction delays?
01/21/2025

How can people catch design flaws in time to prevent costly construction delays?

Be proactive to avoid later litigation.

Am I responsible for the full value of my cargo?
11/12/2024

Am I responsible for the full value of my cargo?

How does it work?

Navigate contract negotiations for a successful business relationship.
09/06/2024

Navigate contract negotiations for a successful business relationship.

Protect a company’s interests.

Understanding these challenges is necessary for your business to conduct safe and legal salvage operations.
07/29/2024

Understanding these challenges is necessary for your business to conduct safe and legal salvage operations.

What can you do to avoid them?

Many consumers want efficient and sustainable products.
05/31/2024

Many consumers want efficient and sustainable products.

How can my business adapt?

02/03/2024

Karen Chevalier retired today after 36 years with the firm! We thank her for all of her hard work through the years! She will be missed! Happy Retirement from all of us at Mills Shirley!!

Address

2200 Market Street Ste 300, TX 77550
Galveston, TX
77550

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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