Bailey & Galyen Attorneys at Law

Bailey & Galyen Attorneys at Law represents one of the largest and most accomplished consumer law firms operating in the Southwest, with a history of four decades and expansion to 24 offices across Texas and Arkansas. Founded by Phillip Galyen in 1982, the firm has grown from a solo practice to a sophisticated legal institution serving hundreds of thousands of clients across multiple practice areas. With locations throughout Texas including Arlington, the firm combines institutional resources with a commitment to accessibility and client service. Phillip Galyen's background perfectly positioned him to build a successful legal practice. He earned his B.B.A. from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1979, majoring in Accounting with an Economics minor. This business and financial background informed his legal education at Texas Tech School of Law, where he earned his J.D. in 1982. Rather than joining an established firm, Galyen chose to establish his own practice that same year. Over more than 40 years, Galyen transformed his solo practice into one of the largest consumer law firms in Texas. Today, as sole shareholder, he oversees 24 offices and manages 24+ attorneys serving families and individuals throughout the Southwest. This growth reflects sustained commitment to client service, quality legal representation, and business acumen. What distinguishes Bailey & Galyen is the remarkable combination of size and accessibility. With 24 offices in Texas and Arkansas, the firm is large enough to command resources, expertise, and leverage in negotiations and litigation. Simultaneously, the firm maintains a service-oriented philosophy that ensures clients feel their matters receive personal attention. The firm's AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell confirms that despite the firm's size, quality remains paramount. This rating represents peer consensus that Bailey & Galyen consistently delivers exceptional legal results, maintains the highest ethical standards, and communicates effectively with clients. Achieving and maintaining this rating across a 24-attorney operation is remarkable. In family law, Bailey & Galyen provides comprehensive services spanning divorce, child custody, property division, and related matters. The firm's personal injury practice has resulted in seven-figure awards for many clients and $108 million in payments through a leading pharmaceutical class action. This track record demonstrates the firm's ability to develop complex cases and achieve significant financial recoveries. Divorce cases benefit from the firm's overall litigation experience, case development skills, and negotiation sophistication. Attorneys at Bailey & Galyen bring the same meticulous case preparation that characterizes their personal injury practice to family law matters. The firm's social security benefits practice is particularly valuable. Many divorces involve parties eligible for Social Security retirement, survivor, or disability benefits. Understanding how divorce affects Social Security benefits requires specialized knowledge. Bailey & Galyen's social security expertise complements their family law practice. Business and corporate law services, estate planning, and criminal defense round out the practice areas. The business and corporate law capability is particularly valuable in divorces involving business interests. Estate planning services allow clients to update wills and beneficiary designations following divorce. The Arlington office location provides convenient access for Dallas-Fort Worth area families. With free initial consultations, families can discuss their situations and understand Bailey & Galyen's approach before committing to representation. What particularly distinguishes Bailey & Galyen is the bilingual capability. Multiple attorneys are fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing the firm to serve Texas's large Spanish-speaking population with full-service legal representation in their preferred language. This accessibility is particularly important in family law, where clear communication is crucial. The firm's willingness to provide home and hospital visits—going to clients rather than always requiring them to come to the office—reflects genuine commitment to accessibility. Similarly, 24/7 telephone availability means clients can reach legal assistance when emergencies happen. Clients appreciate Bailey & Galyen's combination of resources (24 offices, 24+ attorneys), credentials (AV Preeminent rating), successful track record (seven-figure awards, hundreds of millions in client recoveries), accessibility (free consultations, bilingual services, home/hospital visits), and commitment. Bailey & Galyen's 40+ year history, expansion to 24 offices, and AV Preeminent rating confirm that founder Phillip Galyen successfully created what he envisioned: a firm that combines sophisticated legal resources with genuine commitment to serving individuals and families. For Arlington and Dallas-Fort Worth area families facing divorce, Bailey & Galyen represents a trusted resource with institutional strength and proven track record of client success.