Burlington Family Lawyers

Over my eighteen years of practice, I have worked in all areas of business and commercial litigation at both the trial and appellate levels. This experience includes mass toxic tort litigation, products liability, admiralty, first-party and third-party insurance litigation, multi-million dollar commercial litigation disputes, personal injury suits and public law matters. My appellate practice includes representing plaintiffs and defendants throughout the Texas intermediate courts of appeals, the Texas Supreme Court, the Southern District of Texas, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.

My representative experience includes attending to various commercial litigation matters; representing plaintiffs and defendants...

We pride ourselves on demonstrating outstanding commitment to issues of each case, whether it be – high value property divorce, valuing closely held family business, contested custody, vigorous impeachment and cross examination of court appointed custody experts who make recommendations adverse to our client, aggressive and thorough review of all child support, and excluding mental health professionals seemingly frequently increasing conflicting roles in family and divorce courts.

Tom Carnes is a civil trial lawyer and mediator in Fredericksburg, Texas, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.

Tom's practice in business litigation includes a broad range of matters, ranging from contracts, to real estate litigation, to construction disputes, to competitive hiring and trade secret litigation. His family law practice includes, but is not limited to, collaborative divorce matters. His traditional family law practice includes all aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody, modification, and enforcement.

Tom also serves as a neutral third-party mediator in a broad range of business and family law...

Adriana Rodriguez grew up in Houston’s own East End District. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor’s Degree in Government, Ms. Rodriguez attended South Texas College of Law in Downtown Houston where she obtained her law degree.

As a child, Ms. Rodriguez observed friends and family deal with constant difficulties that stemmed from their legal issues.

She knew then that she wanted to be an attorney to help others better deal with their legal problems. As an attorney of Abogado Aly Team, Ms. Rodriguez wants to help you know your rights and stop you from being taken...

Elvira Villarreal was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Houston-Main Campus and her Juris Doctorate from Thurgood Marshall School of Law.

She is a member of the State Bar of Texas. Ms. Villarreal originally began her legal career as a paralegal at Abogado Aly, PLLC. Throughout her years as a paralegal, Ms. Villarreal recognized the importance of informing clients of their legal rights.

It was the constant interaction with clients who were not familiar with their legal rights that solidified her desire to become an attorney. As an attorney, Ms....

Kris is board certified in the area of family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Kris earned her law degree at St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio after completing her Bachelor of Business Administration at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. She continued her education by earning a Master of Business Administration at St. Mary's University School of Business. She is a credentialed mediator in Family Law and matters involving Child Protective Services. Kris is licensed to practice law in Texas, Georgia, Oklahoma and Missouri. Kris has four children and lives in Dallas with her husband...

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My name is Andrés E. Martinez. I am a South Texas native, licensed to practice in the great State of Texas. I have a BBA in Finance and Management from Texas A&M University, an MBA from UT-Pan American, and a JD from Texas A&M University. My law practice includes Family Law, Estate Planning, Real Estate, as well as, Immigration. I practice primarily in the DFW metroplex for state law-related cases; however, for Immigration, I have clients from all over the world.

I am fluent in both English...

Before joining McCathern as a partner in 2019, Scott J. Becker presided over the 219th State District Court in Collin County, Texas from 2010 through 2018. As a court of general jurisdiction, Judge Becker presided over a broad variety of matters including multi-million dollar civil litigation, family law matters including divorces and child custody disputes, and felony criminal matters including murder. Two of the cases over which Becker presided have been the subject of television episodes: CBS’s 48 Hours: Taken Away (aired September 2017) and Dateline NBC’s: Someone Was Waiting (aired December 2016).

Judge Becker is Board Certified in Family Law...

Erin R. Clegg joined McCathern in 2017 as part of the Family Law division and offices at the firm's Frisco, Texas office. Erin has extensive litigation experience in family law from working on cases involving divorce, custody, child support, modifications, enforcements, domestic violence, and cases involving Child Protective Services. She also has experience as a mediator for family law cases, helping parties reach creative and unique results that might not otherwise be available through the Court system.

Erin is a member of various organizations, including the Texas Young Lawyers Association (serving on the Board of Directors as a Director of District...

Paula Lock Smyth is a family law attorney who is dedicated to providing effective and efficient representation to clients in Dallas, Texas, and the surrounding communities. She genuinely cares about her clients and invests in each and every case she handles, taking the time to ensure that clients understand all of their options so that they can make informed decisions about what is right for their family.

Andres was born in Tyler, TX, but at age 4, he moved with his family to  Miami, FL, where he was raised. In 2010, Andres moved back to Texas, and he has lived in Dallas since then. Andres has been practicing law in Texas since 2012, and he has experience dealing with complex issues in both family law and criminal defense. However, he focuses his practice on family law. Having experience in multiple areas of law gives Andres the unique ability to provide clients with insight and guidance on secondary issues that may affect their family law case. Outside of...

Augustus Corbett is building a reputation as one of the best DFW civil rights, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law lawyers in Texas. He represents people throughout the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex, which includes Collin, Dallas, Delta, Denton, Ellis, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise Counties. Mr. Corbett also practices federal criminal defense in the United States District Court in the Northern District of Texas. He's the senior partner at Corbett & Corbett LLP where he practices with his daughter, Chloe Corbett.

Empowering Clients with Experienced Guidance in Divorce and Family Law Julie Rosete, an exceptional divorce and family law attorney whose passion for justice and unwavering dedication sets her apart. With over 15 years of experience and finely honed litigation skills, Julie returns to the Ramos Law Group, PLLC family, bringing a renewed commitment to serving her clients' needs. Julie's legal journey began at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her degree in 2000. She continued her pursuit of excellence at Boston University School of Law, graduating in 2005 as a distinguished G. Joseph Tauro Scholar. Recognizing her potential, she completed...

Dan Kirby received his law degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 1991 and has been practicing law for 29 years. A veteran of many family law cases, he brings a seasoned perspective on many complex issues that families face, including in the areas of child custody, divorce, property dispute, and more. Mr. Kirby is also a Certified Mediator who is highly skilled at resolving cases efficiently and effectively. He is widely recognized as a dedicated advocate by his peers and clients and has a well-earned reputation for his ability to deliver exceptional counsel.

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Economics, Baylor University
Juris Doctor, Baylor University School of Law
Clerked with the Dallas Probate Court under the Honorable Judge Nikki DeShazo. Served as a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) following children through the termination of their parents' rights.
Worked with Arlington elder law attorney Charles Kennedy on probate, guardianship, and bankruptcy matters. Worked as an Attorney Advisor to the U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Disaster Assistance, closing loans for homeowners and businesses in the wake of the Gulf Coast hurricanes.
Prior to law school, spent 5 years as a web and database programmer for companies including...

Lindsey Lewis, was born and raised in Houston, Texas. After receiving her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University in May of 2011, she returned home to earn her Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law Houston in May 2014. Since that time, Lindsey has helped hundreds of clients navigate their family law matters. Lindsey understands that litigating a family law dispute is one of the most difficult experiences in a person's life. Lindsey works tirelessly to help reduce that stress and get the best resolution for her clients both in the courtroom and in their personal life.

Aaron Reimer earned his undergraduate degree from Dallas Christian College cum laude, with a double major in Theology and Psychology. After graduation, he worked for several years in the banking industry before moving to Houston to attend South Texas College of Law.

While in law school, Aaron clerked for the Honorable Judge Georgia Dempster of the Harris County 308th Family District Court. He also clerked for the Honorable Justice George C. Hanks, Jr., in Houston’s First Court of Appeals.

After graduating from law school, Aaron continued his education at the University of Houston Law Center, pursuing a Masters of Law...

I am passionate about personal injury and family law. A native Houstonian, I graduated from The University of Houston Law Center. Prior, I attended college at Emory University, graduating with a joint degree in English and Creative Writing and a minor in Theater.

During my time at the University of Houston Law Center, I was President of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund and chaired the Moore’s School of Music Gala. I was also honored and a speaker alongside actress Christine Baranski for the Human Rights Gala. I completed a summer clerkship at the Law Office of Dan Cogdell, a...

A desire to help people in difficult situations has been the driving focus of Chloe Sease’s career hopes, from the moment she stepped onto the campus at Baylor University in 2009. That desire to help others initially led her into the field of biochemistry where she obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in 2013. As she considered her career hopes, Chloe did what lawyers do, and that dig beneath the surface of the facts to get the real truth. She saw that her interest in science and medicine were really reflections of a deep desire to help other people. Chloe contemplated whether...

Chris A. Spofford is a Family Law Attorney in Houston who has been defending the rights of men, women and children in Texas Family Law matters for more than 30 years. Over that time, he has handled thousands of divorce and Family Law cases. He has distinguished himself during intense courtroom trials as well as innovating in alternatives to family law litigation, such as divorce mediation and collaborative family law.

Board Certification: Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1993; recertified, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013

Admitted to the Bar: 1986, Texas; 1998, U.S. District Court, Southern District of...

- Licensed to Practice since 1992.
- Law School: South Texas College of Law.
- Member College of the State Bar of Texas, Dallas Bar Association, Tarrant County Bar Association
- On the exclusive STATE BAR OF TEXAS Lawyer Referral Information Service
- On the exclusive DALLAS BAR ASSOCIATION Lawyer Referral Service (DBA LRS)
- Court Appointed Mediator
- Court Appointed Attorney
- Admitted to Practice in Federal Court for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas.
- Excellent disciplinary record with the State Bar.

Handling family law matters with superior strategy and knowledge of the law is my strong point. Rita Boyd handles cases in Dallas, Collin, Denton,...

Cari Brownlee provides legal services in Harris County, Brazoria County and Galveston County.

When I began my legal career in 2002, I was already on my way to marriage number two. The first two marriages did not make it, and neither did the third. However, two beautiful children and an amazing co-parenting relationship were the results. Through my personal experiences with parenthood, being divorced and raising kids, I learned that parents must be able to coparent and work together. Kids don’t make the decisions for their parents to divorce, nor should they have to bear the burden of their parents’ decisions. Not every family law attorney has direct experience with divorce, and it gives...

Mr. Wilson is a Shareholder of the Wilson Legal Group P.C. He is a former associate of Jenkens & Gilchrist P.C., and senior associate of Fish & Richardson P.C. Mr. Wilson's practice is focused on the development and licensing of intellectual property, intellectual property litigation, and intellectual property portfolio management. Other legal services include the preparation of family law litigation, counseling companies in corporate formation, mergers, and acquisitions, and foreclosure and collections representation.

Mr. Wilson is a skilled intellectual property attorney, focusing largely on the application for and defense of patents and trademarks. His background in the sciences allows him to...

Jennie joined the Air Force shortly after graduating high school. After finishing her term of service in the Air Force, she attended Stephen F. Austin State University, where she obtained a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and English. She earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law. Jennie is licensed to practice law in Texas and Georgia.

For the first ten years of her career, Jennie represented insurance companies in personal injury and malpractice cases. This time has given her insight into the minds of the insurance companies, and now, she works hard to ensure her clients...

The Law Office of Ricardo Briones is a San Antonio based law firm specializing in Criminal Defense and Family Law and Civil litigation. We practice in Bexar County and surrounding counties. We specialize in superior customer service, a personal hands on approach to our client's needs as well as a proven record of winning cases with over eight years of experience. Call us today for a free consultation on your case (210) 227-1515.

Bob Ogle has assisted his clients with legal issues from Boerne and the Hill Country for over three decades. Bob and his team take pride in the results earned on behalf of their clients. Ogle’s Legal Team is the law firm you can trust for confident and careful guidance through the legal court system. When it comes to going to court, being sued, or having to write and deal with a family’s will, it can be terrifying and confusing, leaving you clueless about where to start or who to call. Bob and his team understand the emotional strain of each...

Practicing Family Law in North Texas since 2011. Board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in the area of Family Law.

In his 18 years of legal experience, Attorney J. Cameron Cowan spent almost 15 years a prosecutor for the State of Texas. He then opened his open private practice, handling criminal defense, military law, family law, and estate planning. Attorney Cowan also spent 8 years in US Army JAG Corps as a reservist. In that time, he was able to offer legal services to thousands of service members, even those going overseas. He attended Baylor University, graduating with a B.B.A. in Economics and Public Administration. J. Cameron Cowan then received his Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University, School of Law. He...

30+ years of experience in Family Law and divorce assisting clients in transition from being married to being single in the least financially and emotionally damaging way possible.

Board certified in Family law, with a focus on the process of divorce, through litigation, collaborative law and mediation.

From litigation to collaborative law, my focus is on settling divorce, or other family law matters, in such a way that brings our clients peace of mind, while also protecting their priorities.

Our firm has led the way in using Collaborative Law for clients who are appropriate for the process. We also pursue litigation for our...