Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Waco Since 1893
Sheehy Lovelace & Mayfield has served the Waco community since 1893, combining deep-rooted values with innovative legal strategies to deliver exceptional client care. Our team of experienced attorneys provides comprehensive legal solutions for individuals and businesses across a wide range of practice areas. With over 130 years of continuous operation, we maintain a steadfast commitment to protecting client interests through personalized support and tailored legal approaches. As active members of the Waco community, we understand local needs while maintaining national legal standards.Our practice areas include civil litigation, family law, real estate, insurance defense, and school law, ensuring clients receive complete legal representation under one roof. We prioritize clear communication, ethical practices, and results-driven advocacy to help clients navigate complex legal challenges confidently. Our multi-generational experience enables us to address both contemporary and long-term legal needs with proven expertise.
Services
Civil Litigation
Employment Law
Family Law
General Counsel
Insurance Defense
Real Estate
School Law
Highlights and features
- Over 130 years of continuous legal service in Waco
- Full-service firm covering 7+ practice areas
- Community-focused approach with local expertise
- Experienced attorneys with multi-generational knowledge
- Proven track record in complex legal cases
Services
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation practice resolves disputes between individuals and businesses through court proceedings. We handle contract disputes, property conflicts, and personal injury cases with strategic representation. Our attorneys combine courtroom experience with settlement negotiation skills to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
Family Law
We provide compassionate representation in family law matters including divorce, child custody, and adoption. Our attorneys protect client rights while minimizing emotional stress during sensitive proceedings. We offer tailored solutions for spousal support, property division, and post-divorce modifications.
Real Estate
Our real estate practice covers residential and commercial transactions, title disputes, and zoning issues. We ensure proper documentation for property purchases and sales while resolving boundary conflicts and easement challenges. Our team handles landlord-tenant disputes and lease agreement enforcement.
Insurance Defense
We defend insurance companies and policyholders in coverage disputes and liability claims. Our practice includes accident investigations, policy analysis, and courtroom representation. We work to minimize financial exposure while ensuring compliance with insurance regulations and contractual obligations.
School Law
Our school law practice advises educational institutions on student rights, special education compliance, and employment matters. We handle teacher contract disputes, student disciplinary actions, and regulatory compliance issues. We provide proactive legal guidance to maintain institutional operations within legal frameworks.
People
Christian J. Hack
President & Shareholder
Leading the firm with over 25 years of legal experience, Christian Hack specializes in complex litigation and corporate governance. He maintains active bar memberships in multiple states and contributes to legal education programs.
Pete Rusek
Shareholder
Pete Rusek focuses on real estate law and commercial transactions with 30+ years of practice. He represents major property developers and financial institutions in Central Texas, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
Cindy Culp
Shareholder
Cindy Culp specializes in family law and estate planning, serving Waco residents for two decades. She advocates for client interests in divorce proceedings and child custody matters while creating comprehensive estate plans.
Krupali Patel
Shareholder
Krupali Patel handles insurance defense and employment law cases with a focus on discrimination claims. She has successfully represented major insurers in complex coverage disputes across Texas courts.
Suzanne Hack
Estate Planning Attorney
Suzanne Hack specializes in estate planning and probate matters, helping families protect assets through wills and trusts. She provides guidance on incapacity planning and charitable giving strategies for Texas residents.
Questions
What practice areas do you specialize in?
We handle civil litigation, family law, real estate, insurance defense, school law, employment law, and general counsel services for businesses and individuals.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Contact us at (254) 772-8022 during business hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm or submit our online contact form for appointment scheduling.
Do you serve clients outside Waco?
While based in Waco, we represent clients throughout Texas and handle select out-of-state matters through appropriate legal jurisdiction channels.
What experience does your firm have?
Established in 1893, we combine over 130 years of legal tradition with modern legal strategies through our team of experienced attorneys and support staff.
How do you handle complex legal cases?
Our attorneys collaborate across practice areas to develop comprehensive solutions, leveraging collective expertise while maintaining personalized client representation throughout the legal process.
