Legal Expert With a Personal Mission

As General Counsel, Danelle oversaw all legal matters, including employment law, litigation, contracts, negotiations, commercial leasing, and business strategy.

After a corporate merger, Danelle made a pivotal decision: to step away from the corporate world and refocus her career around what mattered most to her — family and her community.

She established a solo estate planning practice with a clear mission: to serve busy families and elderly clients in a convenient, accessible way. She joined DeFord Law Firm in October 2025 as Estate Planning and Probate Associate Attorney, bringing that same mission with her.

Helping Families Feel Protected, Prepared, and at Peace

For Danelle, estate planning is not just legal work. It is about making sure families are protected, prepared, and at peace.

She approaches every client with the patience and care that such deeply personal decisions deserve.

Her work is rooted in helping clients make thoughtful choices today so their families have clarity, guidance, and protection tomorrow.

Outside the Office

Danelle and her husband, Trip, have been married for over 30 years. Their son, Jack, attends Concordia University in Wisconsin, where he pitches for the Falcons baseball team and is pursuing dual degrees in Athletic Training and Physical Therapy.

Danelle lives in Cypress, where she enjoys baseball, traveling, and tap dancing. She is a proud Texas Longhorn — and a devoted fan of any team Jack is pitching for.