Milissa Christina Barrick

Milissa C. Barrick is a 2001 graduate of the Regent University School of Law, in Virginia Beach. A member of the Texas Bar Association, she is also active in the family law section of the American Bar Association, as well as the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas. She also belongs to the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and is a contributing member of the Better Business Bureau. Milissa Barrick is licensed in the state of Texas, in the United States District Court Eastern District of Texas and the United States District Court of Northern District of Texas.

Practice Areas:
Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law
Child Custody & Modification
Child Support
Spousal Support

?Milissa currently practices in Smith County and surrounding counties.

• Divorce
• Estate Planning
• Family Law
• Domestic Violence
• Military Law

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Texas

Since 2001

Federal Circuit

Since 2002

Federal Circuit

Since 2014

Attorney

Law Office of Milissa C. Barrick, P.C.

2013 - Current

Began representing clients in Tyler and surrounding areas in all aspects of litigation in divorce, contempt, modification, child support, and paternity actions in Family Court (including motion/trial practice and mediation resolution). Prepare and review pleadings and discovery; conduct depositions; attend hearings; research legal issues; draft motions and prepare for mediation in course of representation of clients. Prepare wills and health care documents for clients.

Attorney

Law Office of Milissa C. Barrick, P.C.

2006 - 2013

Represent clients in Wichita County and surrounding counties in all aspects of litigation in divorce, contempt, modification, child support, and paternity actions in Family Court (including motion/trial practice and mediation resolution). Prepare and review pleadings and discovery, conduct depositions, attend hearings, research legal issues, draft motions and prepare for mediation in course of representation of clients. Represent clients for all aspects of criminal defense litigation in County Court at Laws and District Court (from arraignment through trail). Prepare and review documents for real estate transactions. Prepare wills and health care documents for clients. supervised and delegated duties to staff members.

Attorney

Law Office of Milissa C. Barrick

2003 - 2006

Represent clients in Wichita County and surrounding counties in all aspects of litigation in divorce, contempt, modification, child support, and paternity actions in Family Court (including motion/trial practice and mediation resolution). Prepare and review pleadings and discovery, conduct depositions, attend hearings, research legal issues, draft motions and prepare for mediation in course of representation of clients. Represent clients for all aspects of criminal defense litigation in County Court at Laws and District Court (from arraignment through trail). Prepare and review documents for real estate transactions. Prepare wills and health care documents for clients. supervised and delegated duties to staff members.

Assistant District Attorney -- Civil Division

Wichita County District Attorney's Office

2001 - 2003

Managed and litigated all aspects of Bond Forfeitures, Class C Misdemeanors, Protective Orders, Guardianships, Mental Health Cases, Truancy Cases, and Federal Cases Filed against Wichita County. Advised and represented Wichita County Bail Bond Board. Conducted legal research on issues pertaining to Wichita county. Worked on special projects for the Wichita Commissioner's Court Drafted pleadings on Federal Cases while representing Wichita County.

Graduate Assistant

Regent University School of Law

1999 - 2001

Provided assistance to Law Professors. Researched and wrote memos on various subjects. Performed administrative duties. Assisted other law students. Provided backup for Legal Secretary.

Intern

Wichita County 30th District Court

2000 - 2000

Researched special issues and wrote memos. Prepared documents for the Judge. Served as acting judge in Teen Court of Wichita County Analyzed impact of nude dancing regulations of First Amendment rights for District Attorney's Office. Attended Court hearings

Law Clerk and Extern

American Center for law and Justice

1999 - 2000

Researched and wrote memos regarding Title VII issues, Religion in School, Religion in the Workplace, and Zoning Issues. Wrote demand and informational letters regarding workplace discrimination issues, religious literature distribution at school and Bible club issues. Facilitated communication between attorney and the client. Performed research on two Supreme Court cases: Sante Fe v. Doe and Colorado v. Hill. Drafted complaints, pleadings, and answers to motions.

Regent University

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

2001

Midwestern State University

B.S. (1994) | Criminal Justice

1989 - 1994

Honors: Recipient, the Bruce Redwine Scholarship for academic excellence, 1992-93. Recipient, the Greg merkle Award, 1994.

Activities: Secretary, Pre-Law Society, MSU 1992-93. Vice President, Pre-Law Society, MSU 1993-94.

VIP Woman of the Year Award

National Association of Professional Women

2013

National Association of Professional

Current

Smith County Bar Association

Family Law Section

2014 - Current

Smith County Bar Association

Female Lawyers Section

2014 - Current

Better Business Bureau of Tyler

Member

2014 - Current

National Association of Professional Women

2013 - Current

The College of the State Bar of Texas

2010 - Current

Texas Family Law Foundation

Life Time Member

2008 - Current

Texas Bar Association

Family Law Section

2002 - Current

Texas State Bar # 24031841

Member

2001 - Current

American Bar Association

Family Law Section

2001 - Current

Texas Bar Association

Computer and Technology Section

2014 - 2014

Collaborative Law Institute of Texas

2008 - 2014

Better Business Bureau of Wichita Falls

Member

2011 - 2013

Wichita County Bar Association

2001 - 2013

North Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2008 - 2012

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2005 - 2012