Established in 1846, Mills Shirley is one of the largest law firms in Texas. It offers legal assistance in the areas of business and commercial defense and employment and family law. The firm also handles matters related to construction defense, employment arbitration and appellate law. Mills Shirley provides will, trust and estate planning services. The firm additionally handles issues related to appellate law and government and petrochemical defense. Mills Shirley offers legal assistance for cases related to environmental and toxic torts, general negligence, land use, zoning and professional liability. It represent clients in Galveston, Brazoria, Bexar and Harris counties in Texas.