Interview With Tim O'Hare

A fifth-generation Texan and lifelong resident of the DFW area, Tim O’Hare has devoted his career to improving our community: advocating for the safety and economic growth of cities, mentoring local youth, helping elect leaders who stand for conservative principles, and building a strong future for Tarrant County and all of north Texas.

A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with a BBA in Finance, Tim went on to earn his law degree from the SMU School of Law. In addition to his extensive community service, he has spent the last 25 years building a successful legal practice.

Tim founded his own law firm in 2001, serving clients across the DFW area. Since that time, he has been named an AV/Preeminent rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, the nation’s oldest and most respected attorney rating service. He has earned the title of "Texas Super Lawyer" eight consecutive years, and has been named one of the top lawyers in Texas Monthly numerous times.

Deeply committed to his community, Tim had a strong desire to serve his neighbors on an even more impactful level. He became a City Councilman in Farmers Branch for three years, before serving as Mayor from 2008 to 2011. During his two terms in office, he spearheaded reductions in government spending that resulted in millions of dollars of annual taxpayer savings, and reduced the city's unfunded pension liability by almost $20 million… all while keeping the city’s $90 million budget balanced.

When Tim and his family moved to Southlake, he became active in the Tarrant County… Read More