Leigh Hunt Goodson is the founding attorney of The Goodson Firm, P.C. In addition to earning her juris doctor, she has also earned her LL.M (Masters of Law) in Taxation with an emphasis in estate planning.
Her practice focuses on the areas of estate and tax planning, special needs planning, probate, guardianship and business formation. She is a graduate of Leadership Tyler Class 27 and Leadership Texas 2019 and is a member of the 2026 Dallas Bar Association’s WE Lead women’s leadership class.
Leigh is also very active in the community serving on several boards including as President of the Smith County Bar Foundation; Vice Chair of Membership of The Women’s Fund Smith County; Past President of the East Texas Estate Planning Council; Past President of the Smith County Bar Association; and an emeritus Council Member and past Chair of the Women and the Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.
She is a fellow of the Smith County Bar Foundation, Texas Bar College and the Texas Bar Foundation and has served as District 2’s Nominating Co-Chair for the Texas Bar Foundation since 2018.
Leigh Hunt Goodson founded The Goodson Firm P.C. with a clear conviction: that estate planning and probate work demand personal attention and strategic depth. Rather than building a large operation where client relationships are managed by staff, Leigh structured the firm around direct attorney involvement.
This approach shapes everything—from the initial consultation to the final document execution. You’ll discuss your goals, family dynamics, asset structure, and concerns directly with the attorney. Leigh listens carefully, asks clarifying questions, and builds a plan tailored to your actual circumstances, not a template fit to your situation.
The firm focuses on five primary practice areas—estate planning, probate, guardianship, wealth planning, and business law—which allows Leigh to develop deep, practical knowledge in each area. This isn’t breadth spread thin; it’s focused mastery applied to matters that genuinely shape families’ futures.
Estate planning solutions tailored to your life, family, and goals.
Speak to multiple people about your situation. Leigh is your point of contact and the sole decision-maker on your matter.
Rather than handling every legal issue imaginable, the firm concentrates on estate planning, probate, guardianship, wealth planning, and business law. This focus supports deeper knowledge and better outcomes.
You’ll understand the reasoning behind recommendations, the documents being prepared, and the implications of each decision. Legal strategy shouldn’t feel like a black box.
With offices in Tyler (principal location), Plano, Dallas, The Woodlands, and Bee Cave the firm maintains a genuine local presence while serving a substantial geographic region throughout Texas.
The firm’s reputation rests on personal relationships built over time. Clients often return for subsequent matters or refer family and friends because they trust the counsel they’ve received.
Large firms process cases. The Goodson Firm P.C. builds relationships. Leigh and her team remembers your details, your concerns, and your family dynamics because she’s handled your matter personally from start to finish.
Effective planning begins with understanding your unique circumstances. By learning your values, family dynamics, financial picture, and long-term goals, we create tailored legal strategies that safeguard your assets and help secure your legacy for generations to come.
Questions don’t always arise on a schedule. That’s why Leigh and her team make themselves available to provide answers, explain your options, and help you move forward with confidence.
By focusing exclusively on estate planning, probate, guardianship, wealth planning, and business law, Leigh maintains the kind of knowledge that catches potential problems early, identifies opportunities others might miss, and produces documents that genuinely work.
The firm serves clients in Tyler, Dallas, Plano, The Woodlands, Bee Cave, and surrounding areas. Referrals and returning clients speak to the quality of work and the relationships Leigh builds.
Ms. Leigh Goodson was fabulous in giving me advice for my father's situation. She was a wealth of knowledge and recommendations. We will be using her for further estate planning.
Leigh prepared estate documents for myself and my husband, and she did a fantastic job. Everyone at her office was friendly and easy to work with. The process was quick and easy, and we feel so much better knowing our affairs are in order. If anyone needs any estate planning help, I would 100% recommend Leigh and her office!
I knew from my experience working with attorneys for over 30 years that with a blended family my husband and I needed professional estate planning. Ms. Goodson provided us with excellent options and did a very thorough explanation of the pros and cons of each of them. She offered non-judgmental opinions and legal information about the equitable division of our blended families small estate. We chose to go with the more expensive trust option because it would be a simpler and less expensive probate for our children who almost all live out of state. She and her assistant made extra efforts to accommodate our schedule and the entire process was quickly completed. We highly recommend The Goodson Firm. P.C. for your estate planning and probate legal services.
Leigh Goodson is a professional attorney. She is available to clients and is responsive in urgent and standard matters. Her expertise has been very helpful. Highly recommend, The Goodson Firm.
Leigh Goodson is the attorney I trust to take care of my clients, friends, and family. She knows the law and works with her clients to make sure their priorities are addressed appropriately.
You’ll meet with Leigh to discuss your situation, goals, and concerns. She’ll ask substantive questions to understand your family dynamics, asset structure, and what you’re truly trying to accomplish. This consultation helps both you and Leigh determine whether the firm is the right fit.
Locations in Tyler, Dallas, Plano, The Woodlands, & Bee Cave, Texas
