Malakoff Family Lawyers

Callie Cole Dodson practices Family Law in Tarrant and surrounding counties in North Texas. She is focused on handling divorce, child custody, modification of child custody, child support, contested terminations and adoptions, protective orders, and any other facet of family law cases. Ms. Dodson is proud to be known among lawyers and judges for her integrity, honesty, and preparedness in the courtroom. Ms. Dodson has a background in psychology and uses that to inform her cases, and is honored to fight for and protect her clients and their families, either through contested litigation, mediation, or settlement agreements. Ms. Dodson...

I am Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and have practiced Family Law for more than 25 years. I received my Juris Doctorate degree from South Texas College of Law Houston and graduated from the University of Houston in 1993 with a degree in Business Administration. I practice exclusively in the area of family law. That includes divorce, custody, paternity, modification, child support, collaborative law, mediation, and adoption. I enjoy helping individuals and families navigate the complex legal and emotional aspects of Family Law. I only take cases that are in Tarrant County. I...

David S. Bouschor, II is a 1991 graduate of the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. Mr. Bouschor was a sole practitioner and a shareholder in a previous law firm until January 2000 when he opened The Law Office of David S. Bouschor, II, P.C. in Denton, Texas. For over twenty-five years, Mr. Bouschor’s legal practice has consisted of Family Law, Guardianship, and Probate. Since 1995 Mr. Bouschor has been Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization - a certification awarded to lawyers who have proven specialized knowledge of state laws, codes and who have...

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.

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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...

I'm Lauren Fordyce and I handle criminal and family law cases in Walker, Montgomery, Madison, Brazos, Leon and other counties across Texas. Call us for a free consultation. Every person deserves a quality legal defense. I want every client to know that we care about them and we care about their case. Seeking justice is my passion and in the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." Because of my experience as a prosecutor, I have a unique perspective of the injustices that can occur within the system and...

Chris is an experienced trial and appellate attorney respected throughout the State of Texas who is frequently called on to handle high-profile matters. He served as Chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and has worked to reform and standardize custody and possession rules statewide. Chris is well known for his appellate experience and deep understanding of marital property laws. He is especially adept at dividing business ownership and ensuring value and security for the non-owning spouse. Dual Board Certified in Family Law and Civil Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Chris...

Laura Alexander is a partner at Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC and manages the Family Law practice. A graduate of Baylor Law School, Ms. Alexander handles all types of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, and decree modifications. Her primary office is in Keller, Texas but she also regularly meets clients at the BHW Fort Worth location as well. She is a caring and compassionate advocate for those going through family law issues.

Proven, experienced Fort Worth family lawyer that will provide professional legal help with issues related to divorce, including collaborative law divorce, child custody, child support, custody disputes, adoptions, as well as wills and trusts. Ms. Decker has been selected by her peers as a Fort Worth, Texas Best Attorney for the past two years, call her today to schedule an appointment to discuss your specific needs.

Seven year Attorney, former prosecutor, experience in oil and gas with the largest natural gas company in North America.

Eric is board certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Brandy Austin is a founding member of the firm. Her practice specializes in personal injury, family law, small business litigation, and wills and probate. Brandy attended East Carolina University in Greenville, N.C. for her undergraduate degree. She majored in both English and Political Science. She went on to attend Baylor Law School and successfully completed Baylor's prestigious Practice Court program. She was part of Baylor's National Client Counseling Team and participated in their Moot Court Competition. Brandy went on to defend clients sued for medical malpractice, products liability, and personal injury. She has represented numerous clients at depositions,...

"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."

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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...

I offer services in U.S. immigration law worldwide and divorce cases in Puerto Rico. In my immigration practice I dedicate my days to helping couples obtain K1 visas and their corresponding adjustment of status. Waivers (601A), removal of conditions petitions and naturalization procedures are also part of my daily work. I also have hands on experience with employment based immigration as for example, TN and H1B visas. Additionally, I have extensive experience handling U visa petitions. I have helped thousands of people worldwide in their cases in USCIS and U.S. Embassies and Consulates. In my practice in Puerto Rico I...

Katrina has been practicing law since 2015 and is a member of the Texas Bar College. Additionally, she is a Certified Guardian Ad Litem and Certified Civil and Family Law Mediator. Katrina’s practice focuses on divorce, child custody, estate planning, guardianship, real estate transactions and mediation services.

Klint focuses his practice in the area of family law, business law, and other areas. Klint has helped hundreds of clients with family and domestic needs.

In addition, Klint assisted clients with complex business contractual matters and aiding in corporate structuring and prevailed in many mid to large scale civil lawsuits in the areas of franchise, consumer issues, and failed business ventures.

Klint received his J.D. from Texas A&M University School of Law. While in law school, Klint interned for the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Klint earned a Bachelor of Business Administration...

Family Law Mediator
Parenting Facilitator/Coordinator
Top Attorney Fort Worth Magazine 2013-2019
2019 Super Lawyers Rising Star
Former Texas Lawyers for Texas Veteran volunteer
Extensive Jury Trial experience in Family, Criminal, Juvenile, and CPS cases

Having ridden shotgun with clients on hundreds of family law and criminal law cases, I know it's important to have a lawyer you trust. Your lawyer will give you guidance and advice through some of the toughest times of your life, so that person should be someone you are confident in. I believe that every case and every client deserves a unique solution. There are no "cookie cutter" answers in...

The law firm of Bailey & Galyen is one of the largest “consumer law firms” in the state of Texas with over 30 attorneys and 13 offices throughout Texas. The Firm was originally established in 1989 with the objective of providing high quality legal services to the public by acquiring the best attorneys, staff and utilizing the latest technology to maximize productivity. Bailey & Galyen has expanded its services to include most consumer areas of law. The Firm’s focus is to provide competent legal representation which centers on total client satisfaction. The pride of past accomplishments here at Bailey &...

Rachel has significant experience in all aspects of family law and passionately advocates for her client’s best interests through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. By listening carefully and finding solutions, Rachel helps clients feel more in control of the process.

Karen's goal is to help clients acquire the tools they need to begin the next chapter of their lives successfully. Clients can count on Karen to be straightforward, honest, and compassionate. She approaches each client’s unique story with genuine curiosity, offering guidance to navigate the best path forward.

Keith Spencer is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law. That Board Certification mark of excellence and distinguished accomplishment is attained by only one in ten Texas attorneys, and indicates that Keith has substantial, relevant experience and has demonstrated the same in family law cases. Keith was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1987. Mr. Spencer is a graduate of Southern Methodist University and holds Bachelor’s and Masters degrees in Communications from the University of North Texas. Keith is a Board Certified Family Law specialist. Mr. Spencer has practiced Family Law in Tarrant...

A highly respected attorney who was named Lawyer of the Year in Family Law, Dallas/Ft. Worth by The Best Lawyers in America 2016, Diana S. Friedman has joined her family law practice with that of GoransonBain Ausley’s. Diana shares the core values of GoransonBain Ausley in helping clients make the difficult transition through family law problems in the best way possible.

Diana recognizes that divorce and other family law issues are very personal experiences, so she strives to build comfortable, trusting relationships with her clients. She works with clients to establish goals for their cases, giving them the benefit of her...

Mark Rush Williamson is a partner at Williamson Family Law, located in the heart of Dallas, Texas. He is dedicated to helping individuals navigate some of life's most challenging situations, focusing on family law matters such as divorce, custody and support, modifications, grandparents’ rights, paternity, and even complex business and property division cases. With over 25 years of experience, Mark is well-known for his genuine kindness and empathy. He understands how sensitive family law issues can be and takes the time to guide his clients through the legal process with care and compassion. At the same time, he fights tirelessly to...

Kaitlin Capetillo has practiced family law since graduating from law school and has direct experience handling a variety of family law issues, including divorce, child custody & visitation, adoption, termination, child support, property division, and the modification or enforcement of prior court orders.

McKinney Family Law attorney A. Brook Fulks is an 8th generation Texan. Raised in Longview, Texas, she grew up showing American Paint Horses. Brook graduated from LeTourneau University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Minor in Biology. She continued her education at Abilene Christian University. In 2006, Brook earned a Master of Science in Psychology, as well as a certificate in Conflict Resolution. She completed courses in Mediation, Advanced Mediation: Marital Disputes, Advanced Mediation: Family Issues, and other conflict resolution courses. In 2009, Brook attended Baylor University Law School. Brook and her family returned...

An attorney with over thirty five years of experience, Sharon helps individuals and companies resolve even the most difficult and complex cases in an efficient manner. Sharon has experience assisting clients in a variety of practice areas including estate planning, probate, guardianship law, elder law, wills and trusts, adoption law, special needs planning, qualified income trusts, medicaid eligibility, residential and commercial real estate, asset protection, corporate and business law, corporate and LLC formation, franchising, and ad valorem tax issues. Call to discuss your case or legal issue with us today.

Liza G. Garza provides compassionate counsel to clients facing family law disputes. With over 25 years’ of experience, their Dallas family lawyer knows that no two cases are alike. That is why the firm takes the time to listen to you unique needs in crafting a solution for your family law issue. From the traditional divorce along with its complex issues to paternity and grandparents’ rights, you can count on Liza G. Garza to protect your rights and best interests. To get started with your case, schedule a free initial consultation at 214-373-6556.

Attorney Rafee’a S. Majeed is the Owner and Managing Attorney of The Law Office of R.S. Majeed. I am a Texas licensed Family Law attorney representing clients in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I have been representing clients in this area for over 5 years, primarily handling divorces (contested and uncontested), child custody cases, child support cases, and modifications and enforcements of all family law cases.

One of my most key characteristics enabling me to be a successful attorney is adaptability. Because the laws are constantly changing, each and every case brings a unique set of challenges and issues and...

When clients seek my assistance, it is often during challenging and uncertain times in their lives. They come to me in search of guidance and clarity, wanting to understand what they can expect throughout the legal process. My primary objective is to lend an empathetic ear and offer comprehensive support, guiding them step by step through the complexities of their situation. With 25 years of experience, I firmly believe that honesty is paramount when dealing with such weighty matters, so I adopt a transparent approach with my clients, ensuring that all the cards are laid on the table. Even in...

Daniel S. Chavez was born and raised in McKinney, Texas. He attended the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science. There, he was a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity. During this time, he met his wife Kirsten. Today, they are happily married and have a beautiful daughter, Blakely.

Following UNT, Daniel obtained his law degree from the historic Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Texas where he graduated Cum Laude. He was an avid member of the James Douglas’s Board of Advocates, Honor Court and the Hispanic Law...

The entire team at Hargrave Family Law is dedicated to helping our clients find effective legal solutions in a way that allows them to bring closure to this chapter, so they can get on with the rest of their lives. Whether a client is in need of a prenuptial agreement that protects their assets and provides a smooth start to a new future, a divorce agreement that protects their children and helps them maintain a peaceful co-parenting relationship with an ex-spouse, or a modification to their prior orders that will accommodate the new normal, our team is here to help.

Merrilee L. Harmon is a Family Law specialist, Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1985. Merrilee has lived most of her life in Waco. She graduated from Baylor University in 1975 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in elementary education with a minor in English. Merrilee also received certificates in teaching and in the fields of language and learning disabilities and mental disabilities. Merrilee graduated from Baylor Law School in 1978 with a Juris Doctor degree and concentration in Civil Trial Law. From 1978 to 1981, she practiced Criminal Law as...

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.

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.

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

Jane Mapes has been practicing law for 26 years and has devoted her practice to Family Law for the past 16 years, in Texas. Prior to relocating to Texas in 1996, she concentrated on real estate and personal injury law in the State of Florida, where she went to law school, and was admitted to the Bar in 1988. Upon moving to Texas, Ms. Mapes was admitted to the State Bar of Texas, and began practicing with a general practice law firm in Grand Prairie, where she familiarized herself with the courts in Tarrant and Dallas Counties. Jane then joined...

After gaining 13 years’ experience as a collaborative law divorce attorney, litigator and mediator with extensive experience representing families in Plano, Richardson, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, and Dallas in Texas courts, Sharon Corsentino made the decision to dedicate her practice exclusively to mediation. Sharon recognizes the value of taking a non-adversarial approach to family law matters, including divorce, child custody, and child support, to help parties maintain long-term relationships and keep children’s best interests at heart.

Sharon helps couples settle their disputes privately in a dignified manner, without involving a judge who could impose decisions on them that do not meet their...