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The Central Area of downtown Fort Worth is a bustling center of financial, retail, and professional service businesses. Redevelopment of downtown Fort Worth in a modern style that is sensitive to preserving our heritage has become a model for cities nationwide. Some of Tarrant County’s major employers reside in the Central area, as well as government offices, transportation hubs and a host of new urban residential options.

In the Spotlight

Michael Appleman
Central Area Council
Board Chairman

Michael Appleman
Partner, Fort Worth Office
Cantey & Hanger LLP

Michael Gordon Appleman is a Fort Worth native and a third generation Fort Worth attorney. Mr. Appleman focuses his practice in the areas of estate planning (wills and trusts), probate and estate administration, guardianships, tax matters (personal and corporate income, gift and estate), small business formation and he advises non-profit organizations. Mr. Appleman joined Cantey Hanger in 1993, shortly after his graduation from The University of Texas School of Law.

Mr. Appleman serves on the Board of Directors of the Tarrant County Probate Bar Association and he is a member of the Tarrant County Bar Association. He is a sports fan and a participant in a number of athletic endeavors. He is also involved with his alma maters: Trinity Valley School in Fort Worth and The University of Texas in Austin.

Michael is past Chair of Vision Fort Worth, the Chamber's Young Professional Group, and now Chairs the Central Area Council Board.

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