Richard L. Ellison, P.C.

Texas vs. Federal Bankruptcy Exemptions: Which Should You Choose?

Bankruptcy law is meant to give honest people a fresh start — not to strip them bare. When filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, one of the most important decisions you make concerns the use of exemptions: mechanisms that allow you to shield specific assets from creditors so that they cannot be seized… Read More »

By Richard L. Ellison | Published March 6, 2026 | Posted in Bankruptcy | Tagged bankruptcy, exemptions, homestead |

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Meet The Firm

AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®
Recent Results
- Client charged with money laundering, three strikes, facing up to 99 years, sentenced to five years (will be free in less than two) READ MORE
- Client charged with aggravated sexual assault, facing 99 years, dismissed by prosecutor day before trial. READ MORE
- Client charged with organized crime/conspiracy to manufacture/deliver methamphetamine, three strikes; plea agreement for five years night before trial. READ MORE
- Felony possession of marijuana case dismissed after evidence suppressed under Fourth Amendment. READ MORE
- Felony DWI case downgraded to misdemeanor, client got probation. READ MORE
Our Office

Kerrville Office

500 Main St
Suite J
Kerrville, TX 78028

Phone: 830-792-5601
Fax: 830-792-5602
Reviews
5.0/5.0

I would highly recommend this Law Firm. Mr. Ellison is a seasoned and brilliant legal strategist. Mr. Ellison treats his clients with kindness and respect. He is direct, honest, and makes the case understandable for the average Joe. His reputation ...

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Terri Holcomb

5.0/5.0

Mr. Ellison and Lillian Ellison have worked with us for over a year to resolve a highly debilitating civil suit with great success and a final jury decision in our favor. This highly professional team represented our family with dignity, grace, profe...

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marcie mitchell

5.0/5.0

Richard and his wife compliment each other well. My ex-wife and I retained him for a car accident and he did a great job. Results were much faster than you would expect. It was a pleasure dealing with Richard and his wife Lil. I highly recommend u...

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Keith Jensen

5.0/5.0

Best Attorney in the Hill Country.Lots of years of experience.Thank you Mr.Ellison And your wife for everything you have done for me!

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Isidro Salinas

5.0/5.0

Mr. Ellison and his staff were the most responsive team I have ever worked with. I was an out of town client and Mr. Ellison made sure that it was never necessary for me to travel to any court date. The case was settled in my favor due to the vast ...

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