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Francesca Blackard

Francesca Blackard

McClure Law Group
  • Family Law, Divorce, Domestic Violence ...
  • Texas
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Francesca Blackard is a partner at McClure Law Group, exclusively practicing family law since graduating from law school in 2012. Prior to law school, she worked for family law firms in Chicago, New York, and Dallas as both a paralegal and law clerk.

Francesca is of Mexican descent and is fluent in Spanish. Her travels have often taken her to Mexico, and she attended Instituto Alpes San Javier in Guadalajara, Jalisco to perfect her native tongue. Conversant in French, Francesca loves the study of languages and world cultures.

One of Francesca's finest qualities is how she relates to clients on a personal basis. She knows every client's case details inside and out, and makes sure every client gets the attention and support he or she needs. She cares — and her clients know it. Francesca believes that knowledge is power. It's of critical importance to her to understand her client's perspective and to advocate for it diligently.

Trained in collaborative law, Francesca has been very successful in family law mediation. She excels at balancing a client's best interests while holding firm on aspects most important to her client. When stalemates occur, Francesca is quick to present creative approaches that bring parties back to the table. A core value at McClure Law Group is preparation — and Francesca is as prepared for mediation as for a hearing, determined that her client will come out of the process satisfied with the results.

Francesca's dedication to her clients shines in the courtroom, where she advocates their positions to the fullest. Preparation for hearings and trial is of utmost importance to Francesca. In her first month at McClure Law Group, Francesca assisted in a multi-million-dollar divorce case, drafting a brief on the character of her client's community and separate property interests in the marriage. Her well-crafted, persuasive brief was one of the key elements in the extremely favorable outcome of the case.

Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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Languages
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
Professional Experience
Managing Partner
McClure Law Group
- Current
Education
DePaul University
B.A. | Political Science
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New York Law School
J.D.
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Awards
Top Lawyers
Fort Worth Magazine
Best Lawyers in Dallas
D Magazine
Best Lawyers Under 40
D Magazine
2018 & 2019
Texas Rising Stars
Texas Super Lawyers
2016-2018
Professional Associations
Texas State Bar
Member
Current
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Family Law Negotiations Circle
Member
Current
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National Society for Collegiate Scholars
Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Francesca Blackard's Website Profile
Website
McClure Law Group Website
Blog
Texas Divorce Attorney Blog
Contact & Map
McClure Law Group
Park Cities/Dallas
8115 Preston Rd
#270
Dallas, TX 75225
Telephone: (214) 692-8200
Fax: (214) 692-8255