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J. Kurt Bouillion
Houston, TX Family Law Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Personal Injury, Divorce, Criminal Defense, Probate, Family Law
There is no second place in litigation.
I have one goal: to work tirelessly toward successful resolutions for you. My professional life has taught me that communication and caring is paramount to building trusting relationships with your customers. For many, litigation is an unfamiliar and scary process. My career as an insurance claims adjuster showed me that my clients, whether individuals or small businesses, most feared the unknown and needed communication for comfort during the process. I discovered that the more they were...
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Chikeersha Puvvada
Sugar Land, TX Family Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily
The University of Texas School of Law
Sugar Land family law attorney Chikeersha Puvvada can assist you in all areas of family law. He has been helping individuals with their family law matters since 2008, and, regardless of the issue, Chikeersha is committed to providing every client with experienced, client-focused and compassionate representation in an affordable manner.
Born in India, Chikeersha immigrated to the United States at age 5 and grew up in the New York/New Jersey area, where he also attended high school and college.
After finishing law school in Austin, Texas, Chikeersha returned to New Jersey and was admitted to practice law in New Jersey. While in...
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Jennifer Cochran
Austin, TX Family Law Attorney with 16 years of experience
Family and Arbitration & Mediation
New England Law | Boston
Jennifer represents clients in adoptions, premarital planning and estate planning.
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Ned Gill III
Bellaire, TX Family Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Attorney Ned Gill III, is a reputed lawyer who has been committed to the field of family law for quite a handful of years. Belonging to a family associated with law and jurisdiction in Texas, Mr. Ned Gill III is undoubtedly a name with a high recall value amongst the people of Texas. Under his scope of work lies litigation/Mediation for divorce cases, arbitration and more. Being one of the most sought after professional lawyers in the arena of family law in United State, what distinguishes him is his intelligent and expert legal advice to all his customers seeking legal...
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Daryl Longworth
Houston, TX Family Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
The Family Law Attorneys at Longworth Law Firm, P.C. help Texas clients with divorce and family law matters, including child support, child custody, and adoptions. If you need to speak to an attorney in Houston, then call our office for a consultation.
Daryl F. Longworth was born and raised in New York. He moved to Texas in 1983 to pursue a Bachelor of the Arts in Humanities from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Daryl joined the Houston Police Department in 1989 after earning his BA, rising to the rank of Lieutenant by 2002. While working full-time for the Houston Police Department,...
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Kimberly Vermillion Wright
Dallas, TX Family Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
Baylor Law School
Ms. Wright is an experienced litigator and advocate. Her direct approach and prompt communication have earned her the trust of her clients and the respect of her peers. Though she is trained as a trial attorney, Ms. Wright attempts to keep her clients out of the courtroom if possible for their benefit, both financially and emotionally. If going to court is necessary, Ms. Wright is trained and ready to be your advocate. She will prepare you thoroughly for each next step.
She is a goal-oriented attorney, and firmly believes in client involvement and keeping clients informed. One of the first requests...
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Jedediah D. Moffett
Houston, TX Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Family and Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Jedediah D. (“Jed”) Moffett is originally from Amarillo, Texas. Jed attended McMurry University in Abilene, Texas where he received his bachelor’s degree in 2000. In 2005, Jed earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law Houston and was licensed to practice law in the State of Texas that same year. Jed is admitted to practice law in state district courts in Texas and the United States District Court – Southern District of Texas. Jed is a member of the Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section, the State Bar of Texas, American Bar Association, and the Houston Young...
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Kesney Nichols
Houston, TX Family Law Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of Arkansas School of Law
I am Attorney Kesney Nichols, and I assist the firm in managing cases and achieving favorable outcomes for our clients. My responsibilities encompass conducting legal research, drafting documents, interviewing clients and witnesses, preparing for hearings and trials, and aiding in the formulation of legal strategies aimed at resolving cases favorably for each client. I am dedicated to supporting clients through the most challenging periods of their lives and tirelessly advocating on their behalf.
Outside of my professional life, I enjoy golfing and spending time with my rescue dogs, Nash and Ollie.
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Erin D. Quander
Bellaire, TX Family Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Criminal Defense and Divorce
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
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Raudel Armando Canche
Houston, TX Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Employment, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
South Texas College of Law
Randy Canche has represented a diverse array of clients and devotes the majority of his practice to complex litigation matters. He has successfully settled hundreds and tried dozens of cases in state, federal, administrative, and arbitration courts throughout the world. Mr. Canche received his Bachelor of Science Degrees in Chemistry and Economics from Baylor University, where he graduated with highest honors and was on the Dean’s List every semester.
Since his law school graduation, Mr. Canche has worked at some of the country’s most prestigious law firms, where he has represented Plaintiffs in large personal injury, medical malpractice, commercial litigation, product...
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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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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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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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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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Paul G. Daly
Colleyville, TX Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
(817) 424-3405
5209 Heritage Avenue
Building 2, Suite 200
Colleyville, TX 76034
Free ConsultationFamily and Criminal Defense
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Paul G. Daly has a strong desire to help people resolve their legal issues. Since joining Anderson Legal Group, P.C., in August of 2012, Mr. Daly has resolved a variety of family law (including adoptions, divorces, custody disputes, and child support modifications) and criminal law cases for his clients.
Education and Goals
In addition to his Law Degree, Mr. Daly also holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Anthropology, or the study of the physical, cultural and societal developments of people. As such, Mr. Daly has a deep understanding of a wide range of cultural backgrounds and ideologies....
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Michelle May O'Neil
Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
(214) 348-6723
1845 Woodall Rodgers Freeway
Suite 1525 MB #5
Dallas, TX 75201
Family, Appeals and Divorce
Attorney Michelle May O’Neil earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in 1989 from Baylor University Hankamer School of Business, her Juris Doctorate in 1991 from Baylor University School of Law, and her Mediation Certificate in 2003 from Texas Women’s University. Ms. O’Neil has been practicing law for over 30 years, and is the founding partner of the Dallas family law firm, O’Neil Wysocki. Through the use of genuine compassion for her client’s difficulties, and her determination to help them maintain their most favorable outcomes, Attorney O’Neil has the ability to assist individuals through complicated matters including divorce, child custody, and...
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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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Morgan Armbrust
Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 3 years of experience
Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Morgan earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, a minor in Poverty Studies and Social Justice from Baylor University where she was also an Honors College student. While at Baylor, she was the President of the Baylor chapter of the International Justice Mission and volunteered with local anti-humanitrafficking organizations, like Unbound Waco. Morgan became interested in the law after listening to a lecture by Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, on the opportunity for lawyers to do good with their law degrees. She then spent a summer interning at the Sacramento District Attorney’s office in her hometown. There...
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James Martin Bridge
Fort Worth, TX Family Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Personal Injury
Mr. Bridge serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Firm Managing Attorney at Bailey & Galyen, one of the largest consumer law firms in Texas. A dedicated leader and experienced attorney, James has been instrumental in driving the firm’s success and overseeing its operations.
James earned his undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University (TCU) and went on to graduate from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in 1998. During law school, he demonstrated his leadership abilities as the President of the Student Bar Association and as the President of his legal fraternity.
With a proven track record in litigation, James is a...
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David Bunger
Dallas, TX Family Law Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily
South Texas College of Law
Dave Bunger grew up in North Texas and began a successful career in 1992 in mental health. During his career in public schools as a Licensed School Psychologist, Dave conducted extensive assessments of children with psychological and educational challenges. He assisted in the Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) process for provision of special education services and advised Section 504 committees in the implementation of academic and behavioral accommodations. Dave also worked extensively on the development of educational programs to assist in monitoring the behavior of emotionally disturbed children. Dave spent countless hours providing knowledgeable,...
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LaQuisha Renee Batson
Dallas, TX Family Law Lawyer with 4 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Florida Levin College of Law
LaQuisha Batson provides knowledgeable and sound counsel in all cases related to family law. Her services encompass legal matters involving divorce, prenuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, child custody, and post-divorce modification.
As a compassionate lawyer, Ms. Batson zealously fights for the rights of her clients. She recognizes the delicate nature of family law matters and handle every case with the sensitivity it deserves. She is diligent and professional, committed to achieving her clients’ needs.
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Katherine L. Warren
Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
Family and Divorce
University of Oklahoma College of Law
Katherine's fervor lies in leveraging her experience and talents to aid others, a trait instilled in her by her upbringing as the daughter of two dedicated public school teachers in the Dallas area. This early exposure to community service molded her aspiration to pursue a career in family law, shaping the very essence of her professional approach.
In 2012, Katherine attained her juris doctorate with honors from the University of Oklahoma, College of Law. Throughout her tenure there, she excelled as the Symposium Editor of The Oklahoma Law Review, earning recognition with the Gene H. and Jo Ann Sharpe Award for...
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Guillermo Ramos
Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Consumer, Divorce and Real Estate
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Even before founding The Ramos Law Firm, Guillermo Ramos has been devoted to advancing his client’s causes. First as a real estate agent then Real Estate Broker, Mr. Ramos, represented his clients in real estate transactions across North Texas. In 2004, he formed G R Realtors & Associates LLC a Texas real estate brokerage. He has taught agents in Texas the art of the real estate deal ever since. Desiring more out of his career he attended Texas A&M University School of Law. He graduated in December 2009 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas as a...
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Mark T. Mansfield
Hurst, TX Family Law Lawyer with 11 years of experience
1550 Norwood Drive, Suite 107
Hurst, TX 76054
Family, Business, Construction and Probate
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
Mark has been licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas to practice in Texas state courts since November 1, 2013. Mark attended the University of North Texas in Denton, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature in August 2005. He studied law at Texas Wesleyan School of Law and graduated with his Juris Doctor in May 2013, after which the school became Texas A&M University School of Law in the fall of 2013. Mark served in the United States Army from August 2005 until July 2009. He was stationed in Germany most of that...
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Ms Amber K. Shemesh
Fort Worth, TX Family Law Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
St. Thomas University School of Law
Amber Shemesh is a divorce and family law attorney in Dallas Fort-Worth area with passion and dedication of helping her clients with complex divorce and family law matters. She has represented clients in different counties of Texas, including Dallas, Collin, Tarrant, Denton, Rockwall, and Ellis. Amber Shemesh has been practicing family law in Texas for over 10 years now, and over the years she has helped her clients with contested divorce, uncontested divorce, child support, child custody, parental rights, property division, domestic violence protection, and restraining orders. Her passion to help her clients with their legal matters, dedication to...
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Robin R. Zegen
Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 31 years of experience
Family
Oklahoma City University School of Law
In life, nothing imparts knowledge better than experience. Having endured a high conflict divorce that ended her twenty-year marriage, Robin Rubrecht Zegen understands her client’s fears and concerns first-hand. Compassionately, but zealously, helping her clients get through the process and ready for a happy and healthy future is her main focus. With over twenty years of experience Robin Rubrecht Zegen will help you identify and prioritize your goals and she will explain the options available for achieving them. She knows that divorce is a life changing and very personal event. She guides...
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Desiree Marie Bedasa
Dallas, TX Family Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily
The University of Texas School of Law
Desireé Marie Bedasa is committed to helping families facing challenging family law issues, such as divorce. Due to her own personal experiences growing up, Desireé is inspired to advocate for those who are unable to advocate for themselves, primarily children. As an individual who did not experience a "traditional" upbringing, Desireé knows the potential trauma of a child being caught in the middle of a custody battle. She has dedicated her career to assisting families with children determine what solution is in the best interest of a child.
Desireé is dedicated to and experienced at advocating for families in a wide...
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Wilfried Schmitz
Houston, TX Family Law Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Family and Divorce
South Texas College Of Law
Wilfried P. Schmitz is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and received this certification in 2000. He has practiced law for over 30 years after receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Christian University and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law.
Mr. Schmitz is a fellow of the College of the State Bar of Texas and a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, Houston Bar Association, Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists and Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists.
He is licensed to practice law in all State...
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Todd W. White
Rockwall, TX Family Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
Family, Appeals, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Shahzad R Khan
Richardson, TX Family Law Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(972) 961-3095
701 N. Central Expressway
Building # 2
Richardson, TX 75080
Family, Business, Estate Planning and Immigration
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Shahzad R. Khan is an accomplished attorney/litigator. He has over ten-years of experience in the practice of law in Immigration, domestic relations, estate planning, and corporate matters. He is experienced in civil litigation and an author of several published articles on family law issues. Over the course of his career, Shahzad has honed his highly strategic legal skills by successfully litigating and settling numerous cases involving family law issues in Texas and Illinois.
Moreover, Shahzad is well experienced and versed in the areas of Employment and Family Based Immigration. He has prepared and overseen the preparation of...
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Anne Christine Clary
Mesquite, TX Family Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
St. Mary's University School of Law
Christine Clary was raised in Bridgeport, Texas and graduated from Bridgeport High School. She discovered a passion for law while working in her father’s law firm and competing in speech and debate tournaments on the weekends. Christine went on to graduate from the University of Texas at Austin, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. After college, Christine worked for Dr. Phil McGraw at his trial consulting firm, Courtroom Sciences, Inc. Christine then attended St. Mary’s University School of Law, where she was active in the Student Bar Association and mock trial competitions. During law school, Christine also interned...
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Jennifer Elizabeth Wright Satagaj
Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Jane Mapes
Grand Prairie, TX Family Law Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Personal Injury
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...
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Jennifer Scherf
Arlington, TX Family Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
SMU Dedman School of Law and University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
Jennifer is very driven; which helps her be a strong and effective advocate for her clients. She believes in treating people who are dealing with difficult situations as well as happy events such as adoptions and prenups with dignity, compassion, and respect while providing excellent representation and personal service.
Born and raised in the North Dallas area; Jennifer graduated from Plano Sr. High in 1993. Four years later, she received her Bachelor of Science degrees in Criminal Justice, Business Law and English from UNT. Following college, she took two years off to begin her family before continuing her education and going...
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Sandra Lynn Sprott
Arlington, TX Family Law Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Sandra L. Sprott is currently a solo practitioner and owner of the Law Office of Sandra Sprott, P.C. in Arlington, Texas. Ms. Sprott represents diverse clients in the fields of collections, small business planning, and commercial/consumer litigation. She also devotes her time representing clients in the areas of family law, landlord/tenant disputes, estate planning, and probate matters. From 2008 to 2013, Ms. Sprott was a Managing Attorney at the Law Office of Ben Abbott, P.C., in Garland, Texas. In this role she provided counsel and performed a full complement of legal activities in the plaintiff personal injury field....
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Yolanda Castro-Dominguez
Irving, TX Family Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Texas A&M University School of Law
It is often said that there is no time like the present. This could not be truer than when considering to prepare an estate plan. Doing so will it put your mind at ease by taking care of your family and loved ones. And it ensures your estate is distributed and protected according to your desires. Whether you need a Will, Trust, or Power of Attorney, Yolanda offers a variety of estate plans to suit your needs for the benefit of your loved ones.
Yolanda Castro-Dominguez is a native Texan who grew up in Irving, Texas. Her passion for helping others...
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Robert Allen Thornton
Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
I am a Texas custody and divorce lawyer. I fight for your children and your money. What could be more important?
To have me as your lawyer, is to have an honest southerner who cares about you and your case. I've been through this myself, so I know how important it is to have a lawyer who will protect you, give smart advice and help you keep a cool head. Allowing a lawyer to do these things for you requires an immense amount of trust. I do not take such a...
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Beth Maultsby
Dallas, TX Family Law Attorney with 38 years of experience
(844) 961-4959
8350 North Central Expressway
Suite 1700
Dallas, TX 75206
Family and Divorce
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Thomas P. Goranson
Dallas, TX Family Law Lawyer with 54 years of experience
(844) 961-4959
8350 North Central Expressway
Suite 1700
Dallas, TX 75206
Family and Divorce
Southern Methodist University