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Roy Lee Reeves
McKinney, TX Family Law Attorney with 24 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy and Divorce
Baylor Law School
"Simply getting a client to the finish line is not enough . . . Attorneys must give the client the respect they need to build confidence and dignity so that the next stage of their lives will be better."
It all starts with a call to 972-596-4000.
Roy Reeves' focus is on protecting families in Collin County Texas who are facing family or serious financial issues. These two areas of the law go hand in hand. Both are very personal, emotionally charged, and in both areas the Client needs someone who will be aggressive in protecting the client's...
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Jane M. Gekhman
Frisco, TX Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
I see myself as not only an attorney but a counselor at law. I recognize the needs of my clients and make sure those needs are taken care of first-hand. I proactively review each client’s specific circumstances and actively focus on moving towards a good resolution. I want to help people close certain chapters in their lives to allow an opportunity for new chapters to be opened for them. I believe that my focused approach helps to avoid a more drawn-out process and avoids the necessity of higher attorney’s fees.
I know that your case is very important to...
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James Reid Perry II
Houston, TX Family Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Estate Planning
South Texas College of Law
J. Reid Perry, Attorney at Law, has been providing legal representation services for over 17 years as a solo practitioner. Serving Northwest Houston/Harris County, Montgomery County and Waller County; Reid is dedicated to helping his neighbors find solutions to their legal matters, whether this includes informal or formal mediation, a collaborative approach, or litigation. Reid's number one goal is to provide high-quality affordable legal representation while treating all his clients with dignity and respect. Reid believes most of his clients are best served by finding collaborative solutions to their family law issues, but is willing and able to...
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Robert Kalish
The Woodlands, TX Family Law Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Family, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
South Texas College Of Law
Bob Kalish grew up on Long Island, New York. After earning a B.A. in Psychology, he moved to Texas to continue his education. He obtained a Master's degree in Psychology and worked as Director of behavioral unit in a state program for persons with disabilities. He is a graduate of South Texas College of Law. He founded the Kalish Law Firm in The Woodlands, Texas in 1984.
Bob practices in the areas of family law, divorce, complex assets division, estate planning, business law and real estate.
Bob and his firm are dedicated to making the legal process understandable and providing...
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Eric Stephen Lafleur
Allen, TX Family Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Eric is board certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
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Carson Epes Steinbauer
Frisco, TX Family Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Family and Divorce
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Theda Page
Frisco, TX Family Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
Family, Bankruptcy and Divorce
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
Théda Page's practice of law is motivated by the desire to help people through difficult circumstances. She spends time with her clients in order to understand their needs so that she can provide them with comprehensive and quality representation. Théda was a child of divorce, has gone through a divorce herself, and is a stepmother, giving her the unique, first-hand understanding of family dynamics and emotions that come up in difficult family situations.
After graduating from law school at the age of 24, Théda W. Page began her career in bankruptcy and family law. In 1986, she represented debtors for a...
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Matthew Towson
Frisco, TX Family Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
University of North Texas Law School
I created Towson Law Firm to advocate for our clients through the most difficult times in their lives. We handle arguably the two most important things to you as Family Law attorneys: Your family and Your money.
Every family has its fair share of disagreements, but some families find themselves in legal disputes over property rights, support payments, and parenting time, to name a few. Some legal disputes between family members can be resolved with independently drafted agreements, whereas others require going to court and pleading your case before a judge.
There are countless ways an attorney could assist with a family...
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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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Hayley Collins
Plano, TX Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Saint Louis University School of Law
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Jaclyn Yvonne Roberson
San Antonio, TX Family Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Estate Planning
I have been a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas since 2003. In that time, I've focused on family law and estate planning/probate matters, with a special emphasis on child abuse and neglect cases. When it comes to child abuse and neglect cases, I've sat at every table in the courtroom, having represented parents, children and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services during my career.
At Roberson Duran Law, PLLC, we take a client-centered approach to legal representation, where we take into consideration the unique and specific needs of each client. We treat each...
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Fernando Daniel Gireud
San Antonio, TX Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Immigration
St. Mary's University School of Law
Fernando D. Gireud was born in El Paso, Texas, and graduated from Coronado High School in 2002. He attended the University of Texas – Austin where he majored in Computer Science and graduated in 2007. Afterwards, Fernando attended law school at St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas where he graduated with his J.D. in 2010.
Shortly thereafter, Fernando moved back to his hometown of El Paso, Texas, where he worked for the Domestic Relations Office of El Paso County where he acted as friend of the court and worked on child support enforcement cases. In March 2012,...
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Jason Edward Cruz
San Antonio, TX Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense and Divorce
St. Mary's University School of Law
Born and raised in San Antonio and the Bexar County area. I am a graduate of NEISD, UTSA and Saint Mary's Law School, with 12 years of legal experience. I am committed to helping those in my community in true need of help.
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Chad Zubi
Kingwood, TX Family Law Attorney with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Divorce
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Chad Zubi is the founding attorney of The Law Office of Chad Zubi, a criminal defense and family law firm in Houston and the surrounding areas, including Humble, Kingwood, and Atascocita. Through experience, Chad is a great help for people accused of a crime whether it be small or large, or who are going through a divorce or other family law matter. Chad has deep knowledge of the Texas criminal justice system and family courts, which make him uniquely qualified to achieve the desired result for his clients. Chad Zubi is a trusted attorney who is capable of...
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Michael P. Von Blon
Houston, TX Family Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of Houston Law Center
Mike Von Blon is an attorney specializing in high conflict divorce and contested custody cases. He is Board Certified in Family Law as a specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He has previously served on the Family Law Section of the Houston Bar Association, as well as other state bar committees over the years.
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John Carroll Boudreaux
Kingwood, TX Family Law Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Texas Southern University
Over 20 years of litigation and counseling experience. We make every reasonable attempt to resolve and settle disputes. If the opposition is unreasonable, we file a lawsuit and litigate as far as necessary. Sometimes a dispute is settled in litigation and other times we prepare for and conduct trials. We also do appeals if necessary in both the Civil and Criminal arenas.
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Ms. Sylvia Ann Cavazos
San Antonio, TX Family Law Attorney with 27 years of experience
(210) 682-8800
The Milam Building
115 E. Travis Street, Suite 1711
San Antonio, TX 78205
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Attorney Sylvia A. Cavazos is a former prosecutor and worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Bexar county for 10 years. She has extensive criminal trial experience in Felony and Misdemeanor cases including 1st Degree Aggravated Felonies. Ms. Cavazos opened up her private law office in 2007. She is a highly motivated and aggressive attorney who knows the law and the criminal justice system. Ms. Cavazos is one of the top criminal lawyers in San Antonio and surrounding counties. She also practices in Federal Court in the Western District of Texas and also has federal...
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Brooke Ann Gonzales
Houston, TX Family Law Attorney
Family
South Texas College of Law
Brooke is a focused and devoted advocate, who works diligently for her clients. Brooke began her career in family law as a law clerk for the firm during her studies at South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. Throughout law school, Brooke focused her study on family law matters, and excelled academically in her course work. She received accolades for her work.
Upon graduation from South Texas College of Law Houston and being admitted into the State Bar of Texas, Brooke began her position as an associate for the Skillern Firm Divorce & Child Custody Lawyers. Brooke has worked alongside...
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Cathryn "Ally" Petersen
Lufkin, TX Family Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Texas A&M University School of Law
Ally is an Associate Attorney at The Law Office of Kaye M. Alderman, where she focuses on family law and child welfare law across thirteen counties in East Texas. After earning her J.D. from Texas A&M University School of Law, she passed the Texas Bar Exam in October 2024 and began her legal career with a deep commitment to advocating for families and children during some of their most challenging times.
Before law school, Ally graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas Christian University in 2021, where she developed a strong foundation in critical thinking, communication, and public service—skills that continue to...
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Derek Ritchie
San Antonio, TX Family Law Lawyer
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Texas - Austin
Attorney Derek S. Ritchie – the founder and managing partner of The Law Office of Derek S. Ritchie, PLLC – is an accomplished lawyer focusing his practice on family law and criminal defense.
Derek obtained his law degree in London where he practiced criminal defense, handling a variety of sex crimes, gang-related crimes, and violent crimes. From there, Derek moved to the U.S. and earned his LLM from The University of Texas School of Law. He gained prosecution experience while working for the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office. After graduating with his LLM, Derek worked for a criminal defense firm in...
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Peter Sayadzad
Houston, TX Family Law Lawyer with 6 years of experience
400 North Sam Houston Pkwy E, #900A
Houston, TX 77060
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
South Texas College of Law
Peter Sayadzad is an associate attorney at Bryan Fagan, PLLC, and focuses his practice on family law matters. Peter previously practiced at The Montgomery County Women’s Center in Conroe, Texas, where he gained invaluable experience assisting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.He uses this experience in advocating for his clients at our firm, and strives to make a difference in the lives of his clients and their children.Peter believes in educating those he represents and explaining to them how the law can assist them in their particular situation. He goes the extra mile to give each and every client...
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Carmen Rosita Rojo
San Antonio, TX Family Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Probate
The University of Texas School of Law
Board Certified Family Lawyer, Texas Board of Legal Specialization and obtained certification in 1999, licensed since 1991. Office located in San Antonio, Texas.
We represent Spanish speaking clients with bilingual staff.
Certified mediator, speciality in Family Law with 20 years experience as Mediator
Experienced trial lawyer
Guardianship certified
Prior to law school I became a Registered Nurse, and still maintain license.
Active in legal, community and nonprofit organizations.
President, Family Law Bar Association San Antonio, 2022
CCA, Dress for Success and Canines for Warriors volunteer
Proud parent of two professional children - not attorneys
Graduate, University of Texas School of Law
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Dessiray Cusic
Houston, TX Family Law Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(713) 650-1866
650 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. E, Suite 220
Houston, TX 77060
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
University of Houston Law Center
Since launching her career in family law in 1993, Dessiray has dedicated over three decades to assisting individuals and families navigate their legal challenges. Her commitment to her practice is evident through her board certification in family law, which she achieved in 2014, affirming her deep understanding and proficient handling of complex family law issues.
Complementing her role as an attorney, Dessiray is a certified mediator, actively mediating disputes in the family law arena. This role not only emphasizes her expertise in finding amicable solutions for contentious issues but also highlights her proactive approach to conflict resolution.
Dessiray’s dedication to staying abreast...
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Marivonne Essex
Spring, TX Family Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Marivonne Essex, of the Essex Law Firm, is your Spring TX Divorce Lawyer. She is the Red Headed Lawyer who will fight for you! Don't think you can go the battle alone, because in the end, you may end losing more than you bargained for. Let Marivonne Essex help you in this time of need.
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Sherry Tavel
New Caney, TX Family Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Social Security Disability
South Texas College Of Law
Sherry D Tavel has been licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of Texas since 1989. She is board certified in Residential Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization with the State Bar of Texas. She has worked for the Texas Attorney General in the Child Support Division as Managing Attorney. Sherry has owned and managed Chicago Title Company in Deer Park, Texas. She was appointed as the first female for the City of Pasadena as a Municipal Judge, and is currently the Presiding Municipal Judge at Roman Forest, Texas.
Sherry D Tavel has also served as...
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Patrick O'Fiel
Kerrville, TX Family Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(830) 331-5977
The Schreiner Building
222 Sidney Baker St. S, Suite 500
Kerrville, TX 78028
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
South Texas College of Law
When you retain fifth-generation attorney Patrick O’Fiel to represent you in your legal matter, you can rest assured knowing he will personally be handling your matter from start to finish. His success is attributable to his knowledge, aggressive representation, dedication to his clients, and the personal attention and service he provides.
With more than 10 years of legal experience and the extensive skill and knowledge gained through being a fifth-generation lawyer, Mr. O’Fiel believes in aggressively representing his clients. You can count on the aggressive pursuit of your claim or legal goals, as well as the aggressive protection of your rights.
You...
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Kristin Kim Kline
Houston, TX Family Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
At the Law Office of Kristin Kline, we understand that you are going through a traumatic time, and our goal is to help you efficiently resolve your legal concerns with as little emotional and financial turmoil as possible. Whether it’s the tumultuous breakup of the family unit or the death of a loved one, it is important to have a fair, honest, and affordable attorney on your side. Kristin has over 14 years of experience representing clients in all family law matters including divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, adoption, estate planning, and probate. Call today to...
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Kristina L. Combs
San Antonio, TX Family Law Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Family, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
A military-veteran owned law firm with proven experience in getting you what you need. Divorce, custody, child support, parental rights, auto accident injury, estate planning, adoption and more! Serving San Antonio, New Braunfels, San Marcos, Hondo, Austin and surrounding counties.
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Allan R. Manka
San Antonio, TX Family Law Attorney with 52 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Baylor Law School and University Of Texas
I have been licensed to practice law in Texas for 40 years. I have tried thousands of cases, from traffic tickets to death penalty cases, from simple divorces and visitation cases to complex divorce and custody cases, to the court and to juries, in all levels of Texas trial courts and in the Federal Courts of Texas. I am a member of the San Antonio Bar Association, San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, State Bar of Texas.
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Armando Javier Roman
San Antonio, TX Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
With more than 15 years of experience as a practicing attorney, Armando J. Román provides advice and counsel to clients needing legal representation in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, civil defense, citizenship and immigration services, removal defense, real estate, business, contracts, wills, probate, guardianship and family law matters.
Lawyers tend to focus or specialize in only particular areas of the law, while Armando focuses on serving his clients in several areas of the law. He represents people who are injured in motor vehicle accidents or because of the negligent acts of others. He represents people who have...
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Ricardo Julio
San Antonio, TX Family Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Ricardo Julio was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. His family moved to the US at an early age, and he has lived in Texas ever since. Growing up in a foreign country, he quickly learned the value of hard work and dedication.
Ricardo received his Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Baylor University in 2009. After graduating, Ricardo attended the night program at St. Mary’s Law School while maintaining a full-time job in Austin. At St. Mary’s, Ricardo was part of the St. Mary’s Civil Clinic where he provided pro bono representation to members of...
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Cherrell T Holmes
Hill Country Village, TX Family Law Lawyer with 3 years of experience
(726) 203-4189
14607 San Pedro Ave Unit 205
Hill Country Village, TX 78232
Family and Divorce
Savannah Law School
Cherrell is from Saint Louis, Missouri, and moved to Texas in 2007. Thereafter, Cherrell commissioned from the Army Reserved Officer Training Course and served as an active-duty chemical officer. Cherrell served in the United States Army for 14 years.
In January 2018, Attorney Holmes became a Judge Advocate in the US Army. During her time as a JAG Officer, she practiced family law, consumer protection, estate planning, military law, criminal defense, administrative law, and labor law.
In January 2022, Cherrell began practicing family law in San Antonio, Texas. Cherrell has a passion for representing clients that need compassionate and zealous representation. Specifically,...
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Sherlyn Smith
Houston, TX Family Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Immigration
Valparaiso University School of Law
Sherlyn ("Sherry") Smith has fought and advocated for the rights of others for more than 20 years. Prior to embarking upon her legal career, attorney Smith was a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specialized in DCFS involved families and mental health issues. Observing the nexus between individual legal and family problems, she concentrated her legal practice on family law, probate/guardianship, and family-based/humanitarian immigration law. She truly cares for her clients and works to help them really move forward once their cases are finished.
Deeply rooted in her beloved Chicago, attorney Smith is the proud graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana...
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Sarah Springer
Katy, TX Family Law Attorney with 44 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Sarah Springer began her career in law in 1980 after earning her J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law. In her many years of practice, Sarah has worked as a litigator, mediator, and judge. She served as the state district judge in Mississippi where she covered family law and probate cases, as well as juvenile crime cases. After this, she moved to Katy, Texas and continued to dedicate to herself to clients as a skilled family law attorney – with her experience behind the bench serving as a valuable resource for her clients.
Sarah practices all aspects of...
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John F Lemos
Katy, TX Family Law Attorney
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Baylor Law School
John Lemos, a native of Corpus Christi, Texas, has built a distinguished career as a family law and criminal defense attorney in the Houston/Cypress area. After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Baylor University and his law degree from Baylor University School of Law in Waco, Texas, John established his practice and roots in Cypress, where he lives with his family.
With a deep commitment to his clients, John thrives on tackling the complex and emotionally charged issues inherent in family law and criminal defense cases. He takes pride in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those...
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Carrie Ruth Marquis
Houston, TX Family Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Civil Rights and Divorce
South Texas College of Law
Carrie R. Marquis has 30 years of family law experience, working with clients during very difficult times. She works with an eye on zealous representation, while also keeping a cautious eye on saving her clients’ time and money. Carrie has a bachelor’s of business administration (Finance) from the University of Texas at Austin; a master’s of science (Accounting) from the University of Houston – Clear Lake, and her juris doctorate from South Texas College of Law.
Carrie lives in Houston with her wife, Laura, and their three dogs, Sam, Scout and Charlie
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Cynthia Guerra
Katy , TX Family Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Estate Planning
"I have always been of the opinion that unpopularity earned by doing what is right is not unpopularity but glory".(Marcus Tulius Cicero)
CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY - Cynthia Guerra Attorney is a native Texan, passionately protecting the accused for more than 26 years.
She received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Southern School of Law and has been licensed in the State Bar of Texas since 1991 and in the Southern Federal District since 1994. Since opening her practice, she has defended a variety of cases from murder to DWI.
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Thomas Maddox
Houston, TX Family Law Attorney with 40 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Atlanta Law School and Woodrow Wilson School of Law
Mr. Maddox is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and was admitted as a member of the State Bar of Georgia in 1984. Mr. Maddox has represented hundreds of individuals for serious injury and wrongful death matters, divorce, child custody claims, contempt, and other family law matters. Mr. Maddox is admitted to practice before all State, Superior, and Federal District Courts of Georgia, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Maddox is also a State registered Mediator and Arbitrator and has been rated by Martindale Hubbell as 'A-V' for the...
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Nicholas Traylor
Houston, TX Family Law Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Family and Divorce
Baylor Law School
Nicholas Traylor is an experienced attorney in Houston, Texas who focuses his practice on helping individuals and families facing family law challenges. He regularly advises clients on cases involving divorce and separation, complex property disputes, and child custody. Nicholas joined Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. in 2018 after working for several family law firms in Houston.
Nicholas spent the majority of his life living abroad in Asia and the Middle East. He returned to the United States after high school and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Baylor University. After receiving his undergraduate degree, he enrolled in...
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Caleb A Stuart
Midland, TX Family Law Lawyer
Family, Business, Energy and Personal Injury
SMU Dedman School of Law
Our teams start with a deep understanding of our clients’ business objectives. We share knowledge across practices and regions. We help our clients not only mitigate risk, but also discover opportunity. And each success begins with the same simple question…
How can we help you?
By pooling our energy, talents and resources, we are able to achieve the highest order of excellence in the practice and profession of the law. Through such practice we are able to give back to our communities, and in all things to govern ourselves as members of a free democratic society with responsibilities both to our profession...