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Jon M. Franks
Grapevine, TX Family Law Attorney with 58 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Texas - Austin
I have been on the Board of Directors of TRINITY METRO since 2013, served as Secretary 2015-2016 and Vice Chairman 2017-2019. TRINITY METRO operates all transportation services for Tarrant County, Texas, including bus, commuter rail, Zip Zone and Access for handicapped persons.
I have served on the Irving, Texas, Planning and Zoning Commission 1971-1975 and the Southlake, Texas, City Council 1992-1995.
I have been a member of the Grapevine Rotary Club since 1992 and served on their Board of Directors.
TEXAS MONTHLY Super Lawyer 2003 to present.
FORT WORTH MAGAZINE Top Lawyer 2009 to present.
Martindale-Hubbell AV rated & Preeminent Lawyers
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Leslie Starr Barrows
Southlake, TX Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
The Barrows Firm provides effective solutions in high conflict divorce cases, criminal and juvenile criminal matters, probate, guardianship and more.
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Benjamin Russell Palatiere
Plano, TX Family Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Family, Business, Construction and Estate Planning
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
ABOUT BEN
Dallas-based attorney Benjamin Palatiere is a courtroom veteran with over 10 years of experience helping individuals, families, and businesses in civil disputes.
Education
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, 2008
Texas State University, magna cum laude, 2005
Licensed/Admitted
Benjamin is admitted to the Texas Bar and licensed to practice in all district and county courts at law throughout the state.
Groups / Clubs
Dallas Young Lawyers Association
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
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Megan L. Decadi
Plano, TX Family Law Attorney
Family and Divorce
University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law
Megan was a family law paralegal for 16 years before becoming a family lawyer, and has seen firsthand what matters to clients: knowing their case is in good hands with an attorney who understands their personal situation and who is capable of providing personalized options for addressing their legal issues. With a combination of sound legal counsel and practical advice, Megan guides clients toward goal-oriented decision-making that positions them for a better future. Megan was named to the 2023 Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch © list in the field of Family Law.
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Jack Wall
Plano, TX Family Law Lawyer with 1 year of experience
Family and Divorce
Baylor Law School
Clients with family law concerns can rely on Jack to put them on a better footing for the future. People going through divorce and other family issues make decisions that affect the rest of their lives, and Jack helps them prioritize what really matters. He steps into his clients’ shoes and advocates for them from a practical and empathetic perspective.
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Carla De La Cruz
Plano, TX Family Law Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico
Carla De La Cruz was born and raised in Puerto Rico. Carla has practiced family law in DFW and surrounding counties since 2017 and joined the Bogdanowicz Family Law team in 2020. She has experience in all areas of family law and is a native Spanish speaker.
Carla graduated from the University of Puerto Rico and later attended Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law. While in law school, she gained family law experience interning at the Child Support Offices in the District Court of Ponce, Puerto Rico. She further developed her skills...
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Linda Risinger
Frisco, TX Family Law Attorney with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Southern Methodist University
Linda Risinger has been in private practice since 1989, focusing on the needs of North Texans primarily in Collin, Dallas and Denton Counties. However, her expertise has been called upon in cases across Texas.
Linda is a graduate of Southern Methodist University and Southern Methodist School of Law in 1983 with a Juris Doctor. In 1989, she moved to Collin County, preferring the opportunity to meeting her client's needs in a more personal, committed level.
She is a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Collin County Bar Association. Her commitment to maintaining the highest level of knowledge and experience...
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Vince Handler
Frisco, TX Family Law Attorney
Family, Collections and Divorce
Baylor Law School
We understand nobody desires to hire an attorney. But serious circumstances require a seriously-effective attorney. Whatever issue you face, you don’t have to face it alone. Let us help you solve your problem so you can get on with your life.
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Misty Cole
Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Tulsa College of Law
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Marc Phillip Garza
Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
South Texas College Of Law
Marc P. Garza was born in San Antonio, Texas on September 26, 1978 and grew up in Dallas, Texas after his family relocated when he was just two years old. Marc graduated from Greenhill School in 1996 and received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Texas A&M University at College Station in 2000. Marc earned his law degree from South Texas College of Law in 2004 and received his law license that same year. Other than one year at the Texas Workforce Commission, Marc has spent his entire career in private practice. Marc focuses his efforts on representing...
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Michele Yvette Garza
Dallas, TX Family Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
University of Oklahoma College of Law
Garza Law Firm, LLLP is a brother and sister team of aggressive trial lawyers. We focus our practice on Family Law. Family law includes matters such as divorce, child support, custody/visitation modification, paternity, and adoption. We charge a reasonable hourly rate or flat fee, depending on the complexity of the matter. We offer a military discount.
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Jerry Melton
Addison, TX Family Law Attorney with 55 years of experience
Family and Criminal Defense
Board Certified - Criminal Law - Family Law - Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Principal office Dallas, Texas. By appointment only. Over the years as a family law attorney, I have represented clients in many family law cases, including those involving divorce, custody, child support, property / retirement division, grandparent rights, termination, and adoption. Over the years as a criminal law attorney, I have represented clients in many criminal law cases, including those involving misdemeanors, felonies, DUI, DWI, and theft. If you have a question regarding any of these areas, please call me at 972-980-8000...
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Mark Eric Wewers
Grapevine, TX Family Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Oklahoma City University School of Law
The firm provides legal services exclusively on family law matters involving divorce, conservatorship and custody of children, child support, name changes and enforcement of court orders in Tarrant, Dallas and Denton counties. While always searching for an amicable settlement outside of the courtroom, we fight for our clients when the situation requires. Personal attention to each and every client's case is a priority.
Mark E. Wewers has been recognized by his peers and named a Texas Super Lawyer and a Texas Rising Star in Texas Monthly Magazine’s SuperLawyer edition.
An attorney who has practiced for approaching three decades,...
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Stacy Denise Henderson
Plano, TX Family Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Tulsa College of Law
Stacy Henderson is an attorney that was born to practice law. She won her first trial in 4th grade at Woodway Elementary in Fort Worth, Texas. From that date, her desire was to zealously represent people and to make sure that their rights were protected. As a high school student in Carrollton, Texas she interned for the City Attorney's Office of Carrollton.
Ms. Henderson attended Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU) where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Sign Language Interpreting. While at SFASU, Ms. Henderson used sign language to assist persons on the...
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Emmanuel Albarado
Sanger, TX Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Regent University School of Law
The Albarado Law Firm, P.C., serves clients in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex & North Texas areas with criminal defense. Founding lawyer & former prosecutor Emmanuel Albarado believes that we all have a story to tell, his story is one of redemption & perseverance.
The son of a world champion boxer, Emmanuel was born with a fighting spirit. He now brings this fighting spirit to your case & is ready to work diligently to provide you with the legal representation you deserve.
After graduating from law school, Emmanuel served as an assistant county attorney in Cooke County, TX, prosecuting a wide range of...
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Scott Becker
Frisco, TX Family Law Attorney with 28 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense and Divorce
SMU Dedman School of Law
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...
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Lene Alley DeRudder
Plano, TX Family Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Family
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
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Mollie Rush
Plano, TX Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law
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Marissa Balius
Plano, TX Family Law Lawyer with 20 years of experience
AYBR Partner Marissa Balius focuses on family and collaborative law. She uses her experience in representing, negotiating, settling and litigating in matters of divorce, child custody, post-divorce modifications, paternity, child support, and pre-/post-nuptial agreements. Her goal is to help people get successfully through a difficult life transition while minimizing the emotional uncertainties and challenges of the case.
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Erin R Clegg
Frisco, TX Family Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Family
St. Mary's University School of 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...
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Paul Ashley Grinke
Frisco, TX Family Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Family, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
South Texas College of Law
Paul Grinke is Managing Partner of McCathern’s office at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Mr. Grinke has broad experience on a national level, litigating complex commercial and catastrophic event claims from both sides of the docket. He has successfully litigated commercial breach of contract, fiduciary duty, and employment covenant claims. In addition, Mr. Grinke prosecutes and defends claims involving personal injury, wrongful death, and disastrous property damage arising from construction defect, product defect, trucking, and liquor liability.
Mr. Grinke leads McCathern’s Construction Defect, Product Liability and related Fire Litigation practices. He has particular expertise in counseling institutional clients involved in tragic...
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Taylor M Mohr
Frisco , TX Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Elder and Estate Planning
Baylor Law School
Taylor Mohr distinguishes herself by offering effective, affordable, and compassionate legal services. Her practice focuses on family law in Williamson and Travis counties. She is a member of the Williamson County Bar Association, Texas Bar Association, Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the Baylor Law Alumni Association.
Taylor graduated from the Baylor Law School. She attended this prestigious university with a full-tuition scholarship. As a law student, she balanced her studies with a variety of extracurricular work, serving as Secretary and Executive Vice-President for the Student Bar Association and working as an editing assistant for professor Gerald Powell, director of...
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Shelly Terrill
Frisco, TX Family Law Lawyer with 29 years of experience
1518 Legacy Dr
#112
Frisco, TX 75034
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy and Divorce
Oklahoma City University School of Law
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Tom Trahan
Plano, TX Family Law Attorney with 1 year of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Texas - Austin
Tom Trahan is proficient in all facets of family law, from out-of-court settlements to courtroom litigation. His deep understanding of the litigation process enhances the chances of reaching negotiated or amicable resolutions, as opposing counsel and clients often realize that finding common ground can lead to beneficial outcomes.
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Daniel James Clanton
Southlake, TX Family Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
(817) 916-8484
1200 South White Chapel Blvd. Suite 100
Southlake, TX 76092
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Practicing Family Law in North Texas since 2011. Board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in the area of Family Law.
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Maria Ahmed
Addison, TX Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Family, Estate Planning, Immigration and Personal Injury
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
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Richard L. Robertson
Plano, TX Family Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
Rick Robertson is the president of KoonsFuller, P.C., the largest family law firm in Texas with offices in Dallas, Plano, Denton, Southlake and Houston. He is board certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and “A-V” rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America each year since 1997 and in the Texas publication of Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers each year since 2003. He was the first family lawyer to appear on the cover of Texas’ Super Lawyers (2011) and was chosen as the top family lawyer in Texas by Texas Lawyer...
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John Thomas Wilson
Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and IP
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...
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Jose Noriega
Plano, TX Family Law Lawyer
Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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John Artuso
Frisco, TX Family Law Lawyer
1518 Legacy Dr
#112
Frisco, TX 75034
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy and Divorce
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
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Jesse Green
Frisco, TX Family Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
Family, Business, Collections and Employment
The University of Texas School of Law
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Laura Jones
Frisco, TX Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Estate Planning
I grew up in Grayson County and currently live in Sherman, Texas. I graduated from Austin College in 2008, and I have been practicing law in Texas since I graduated from law school in 2011. My practice has been devoted to family law, probate, and estate planning, and I have handled cases in numerous counties throughout north Texas. I am a partner at the law firm of Mackoy, Hernandez, Jones, & Woods, LLP, and I manage an active caseload in Grayson, Collin, and Denton Counties. I have been active in the legal community and maintain memberships in...
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Elizabeth D. Alvarez
Plano, TX Family Law Lawyer
6010 W Spring Creek Pkwy
Plano, TX 75024
Family, Administrative, Personal Injury and Probate
Pepperdine University School of Law
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Cynthia Palmer
Lewisville, TX Family Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Family and Divorce
South Texas College of Law
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William F. Neal
Lewisville, TX Family Law Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Family and Divorce
SMU Dedman School of Law
My main priority has always been to protect my clients at every turn. Whether that involves negotiating a settlement to achieve the most favorable outcome or engaging in tough litigation in court, I am there to offer steadfast support to my clients. My passion for practicing law stems from my love for solving complex problems and easing the burdens of my clients.
From a young age, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in law. Currently, my practice is centered around handling divorce cases that involve substantial estates, family-owned businesses, and intricate custody issues. I am particularly focused on shielding...
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Carrie T. Schilling
Southlake, TX Family Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
Family, Appeals and Estate Planning
California Western School of Law
The Law Office of Carrie T. Schilling can guide you help you prepare for your family's future; from a simple will to a full estate package. She is also ready to represent you in cases involving civil appeals and family law. She provides affordable representation without compromising quality. If you are facing a legal problem and are in need representation, don’t delay. Waiting to seek legal advice frequently exacerbates the complexity and cost of the issue.
Ms. Schilling graduated from Texas A&M at Galveston in 1999 and received a Juris Doctorate from California...
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Kristina Denapolis West
Southlake, TX Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Loyola University New Orleans
Kristina Denapolis West concentrates in the areas of Divorce, Child Support, Child Custody and Adoption.
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Lal Varghese
Irving, TX Family Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Attorney Lal Varghese, is admitted to practice as an attorney in Texas by the Supreme Court of Texas, and before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas since 1992. He is still licensed in Kerala, India to practice in any court. He has been practicing as an attorney for the past 31 years, out of which he is been practicing immigration law for the last 17 years in Dallas, Texas. Attorney Lal Varghese is a member of several legal and professional associations including the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), American Bar Association (ABA), National Asian...
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Jason Wylie
Keller, TX Family Law Attorney
Family, Bankruptcy, Business and Energy
SMU Dedman School of Law
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Robert McAngus
Addison, TX Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Family
Southern Methodist University