Grulla Divorce Lawyers

Meet Byron Shaw, Our dedicated attorney with a distinguished legal career spanning over 24 years, Byron Shaw brings a wealth of experience and expertise to our team. Licensed to practice law in both Ohio and Texas, he has dedicated over two decades to serving clients in family law and criminal law. After four impactful years as a prosecutor in CPS cases, Byron transitioned into private practice, where he has skillfully navigated complex divorces, custody disputes, enforcement actions, CPS cases, and criminal defense matters. In addition to his practice in Texas and Ohio, Byron is a proud member of several prestigious bars,...

University of New Mexico
Director of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Graduation Date: 12/2010
Bachelor of Science, Arizona State University W.P. Carey
School of Business (2006)

Admitted to the Northern, Eastern, Western, & Southern Districts of Texas
Admitted as Creditor’s Agent in 155 bankruptcy courts 100 hours Pro Bono Club

I hold Board Certification in Family Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. My legal practice is centered around child custody issues, divorce proceedings, modification suits, as well as premarital and postmarital agreements, among other family-law related matters. While I advocate for amicable resolutions, I am a strong and strategic advocate for my clients' rights. I take a solution-oriented approach and enjoy crafting creative strategies, especially in cases involving children. I primarily serve clients in Dallas, Denton, Tarrant, and Collin Counties.

After earning her law degree in 2022, Natalie relocated to Texas, eager to bring her dedication to assisting individuals in crisis to the Lone Star State. Proud to call Texas home, she is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of Texas families. With a rich background in community organizing and activism, Natalie has garnered national recognition from esteemed institutions like the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation and the Rhodes Trust for her significant contributions. Natalie’s unwavering commitment to serving others, coupled with her legal expertise, positions her as a passionate advocate known for her compassion, knowledge, and dedication. Building on...

Najmu is an attorney with a breadth of legal and personal experiences and she incorporates that into her practice to ensure that she provides holistic, client-centered legal services. Her legal career, though relatively short, spans from complex civil rights litigation including matters relating to national security, inadequacies with the No Fly Listing Process, conditions of prison confinement, immigration removal defense, eviction, family law, and a bit of everything else. Najmu started her legal career as an Equal Justice Works fellow focusing on ensuring access to religious accommodations for prisoners and detainees. Through this fellowship, several state and county-wide prison...

Anita is a partner at Wilson, Lake & Savage, PLLC. She is admitted to practice law in Texas, Colorado, and Georgia and has practiced since 2006. After 2 decades as a litigator, Anita refocused her practice to assist parents and their children through collaborative law and mediation, which she sees is the best path toward healing and to avoid family and financial destruction. Anita is also a Parenting Coordinator and Facilitator, and she provides consulting services to assist colleagues, their clients, and Courts in Dallas, Collin, Denton, and Tarrant Counties. Being of mixed ethnicity, Anita is passionate about helping clients...

This independent mother of one is working her dream job of being an attorney. Her experience is mainly in family and criminal law. However, Haley has a passion for helping children and families who might need extra guidance with their legal matters. Her mother is the inspiration behind Haley pursuing her dreams. She taught Haley about strength, courage, independence and how to go after what truly matters in our lives. When Haley is not out there helping others, she enjoys spending time with her son, swimming, playing games and listening to country music. She hopes to travel to Jamacia someday soon,...

Veryl Brown is a former prosecutor in Houston and Seguin and has tried more than 200 jury trials with an excellent success rate.

Dean Zand is a native Texan who was born in Houston and raised in Fort Bend County. Dean is a graduate of Texas A&M University. After receiving his undergraduate degree, Dean worked at an Engineering Firm in Houston. Always having the desire to become a lawyer, Dean attended South Texas College of Law. While attending law school, Dean became familiar with the legal system of Fort Bend County by working in the 328th District Court of Fort Bend County and with a local law firm. Since founding The Zand Law Firm, PLLC, Dean has devoted a...

Austin Divorce Lawyer, Joe Newberry was born and raised in Austin, Texas. He attended St. Andrews School from first through eighth grade and then went to Austin High School. After graduating from Austin High, Joe attended the University of Arizona in Tucson and double majored in Finance and Economics in four years. Following college, Joe worked in the Fixed Assets Department of Southwest Airlines. It was during this time that he decided he wanted to pursue a degree in law.

In August 2004, Joe entered Law School at Texas Wesleyan in Fort Worth, and gained invaluable experience in the...