Ellis County Family Lawyers

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...

My law practice consists of helping people who find themselves in difficult legal situations. Prior to opening my law practice, I was a prosecutor for approximately 10 years. Neither myself, nor any other attorney, can guarantee a specific result. However, I will devote as much attention to your case as it takes in an effort to achieve a favorable outcome. I will tell you what you need to know, even though it may not be what you want to hear. I will communicate with you as often as necessary to make sure you understand your options and approve the course...

As a seasoned attorney currently practicing in the areas of family law and probate, my goal is to tenaciously fight for my clients while always taking time to provide compassionate communication and exceptional client service. As a litigator, I am involved in every step of a client's case - from intake to final trial. During a case, I take the time to listen to and know my clients, because I know that clear and regular communication is one of the most important pieces of practicing law.

An experienced family law, appellate, and litigation attorney who prides himself on delivering practical legal solutions and individual attention, John works closely with his clients to help them overcome some of their most serious challenges. John is a passionate advocate for his clients inside and outside the courtroom. He is equally at home advocating for a better deal at the negotiation table, clinching a closing argument to ensure the best possible verdict, and distilling complex issues into a clear brief for appellate review. He represents individuals in a full range of family law matters with a particular emphasis on unusual and complex...

Brandon Barnett is an award-winning Fort Worth criminal defense and family lawyer. His practice is exclusively focused on criminal defense and family law in Tarrant County and surrounding areas. Mr. Barnett is also a Reserve Military Judge and an adjunct law professor.

Board Certified Experience. It matters when it comes to hiring your attorney. Bob Leonard brings more than 30 years of legal experience to the table. He is an expert family law attorney representing adoption, divorce and custody clients in agreed matters and in highly contentions legal battles. Each year he spends hundreds of hours in court hearings and litigation. For one hour in court, he spends at least ten more preparing the case. In addition, every year the entire team earns more than triple the number of credits required by the State Bar of Texas....

Jennifer Stanton Hargrave is an experienced family law trial attorney who is also skilled at helping clients construct creative settlement agreements. Jennifer knows that in family law, there are battles that need to be fought. However, she also knows that every divorce does not need to inevitably end in warfare, and that a non-adversarial approach can provide the best results for the whole family. Jennifer has been practicing law since 1995. She began her law career working for a litigation firm, and was then hired as in-house counsel to a corporation in the financial services industry. In 2006, she left...

Elisa Maloff Reiter provides value-added legal representation throughout the entire divorce process. Our firm combines the skills you would find at a boutique firm with efficiency in handling your case. You can reach her at elisa@elisareiter.com or at ereiter@uplawtx.com. Whether you are enjoying your golden years or facing division of complex assets that include a business, you need an attorney who works expediently and effectively. Need help with parental alienation issues? Mrs. Reiter can help. LGQBT issues? Mrs. Reiter can help. Navigating a divorce for those in their golden years? Mrs. Reiter can help. ...

A highly goal-oriented family attorney, Kathryn is skilled in answering one of the most important concerns clients have about divorce: seeing an efficient, satisfactory end to the process. Clients value Kathryn’s thoroughness, especially in complex property and child custody cases. Her expertise includes cases involving the valuation of a business, closely-held business interests, relocation, characterization of property, and premarital agreements. In 2021, Kathryn was the recipient of one of the most coveted awards in Texas family law – the Sam Emison Award. Each year, this award is bestowed upon one exceptionally distinguished family law practitioner or judge who has...

Angel offers high-level experience in managing large asset cases, including complex property divisions. She is skilled in solving challenging financial and child custody issues, including divorces where the parties have interests in businesses, significant retirement, or investments to be divided, and where a customized possession schedule is needed to meet the family’s needs. Angel is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and was named a Texas Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters, 2022. She has also been recognized as a “Best Lawyer” in family law by U.S. News-Best Lawyers in America, 2021-2023.

Jeff Domen recognizes that divorce is new and unfamiliar to most individuals, and he works to create peace of mind by explaining the legal process and helping clients navigate the emotional roller coaster with a focus on hope, dignity, and prosperity. Believing that divorcing individuals need a clearly defined pathway, Mr. Domen assists clients in identifying their goals and developing a strategy to accomplish them. He is committed to managing clients’ most important assets—including children, money, and property—with dignity and respect.

Tom is an experienced trial lawyer with 30 years of family law experience. He has been named Best Lawyers© Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Dallas/Fort Worth by Best Lawyers, named “Best Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law,” by D Magazine, and a “Top 100 Lawyer in Texas,” by Thomson Reuters. Tom brings specialized expertise to complex divorces, including complex compensation structures, property division, dealing with private business interests, separate property claims, business valuation, and child custody.

Curtis's clients include successful professionals and business owners, or their spouses, who want to resolve family issues in the most productive manner possible. His goal is to help clients feel safer, more secure, and fully empowered to get through one of the most challenging times in their lives. Curtis is Master Credentialed in the Collaborative Divorce approach and has published numerous articles on the advantages of the Collaborative Divorce model. He is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been named a “Texas Super Lawyer” by Thomson Reuters every year since 2008. He has...

"Diamonds are forever; husbands don't have to be."

Alexandra Geczi began her family law career over 14 years ago at one of the top family law firms in Dallas, Texas. She became a trained mediator and collaborative law lawyer. From there, she opened her own practice, which evolved into one of the only family law firms for women in the nation.

Alexandra's practice focuses on divorce for women who want to protect their assets and move on. She is known for her strategic, centered approach and ability to minimize drama. Alexandra has garnered the respect of her clients and peers,...

"I became an attorney for the same reason I became a Marine. I wanted to help people and protect those that need protecting. I became a Family Law Attorney because I realized that there was a need for family lawyers that truly know what they're doing and truly care about the clients. I have dedicated myself, since the day I decided to go to law school, to becoming the best educated, most knowledgable, and most technically proficient attorney that I can be. I have built a firm based upon this approach with a goal of providing the best...

Michael F. Pezzulli is a seasoned attorney with the experience and track record clients trust. He is a powerful advocate in court for clients facing high-conflict divorce, complex asset division, and every kind of civil trial matter. Pezzulli leverages deep knowledge of the law and decades of experience with judges and courts across Texas to fight for his clients. His passion for taking a strong case to court for a jury to decide, when settling would yield a fraction of its potential, has produced highly favorable results for many.

Pezzulli understands the emotional and financial toll of taking legal action...

Entrepreneurs, business owners, lawyers, doctors and their spouses all trust Aimee to provide thoughtful and efficient solutions to the most complex family law matters. Aimee is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is trained in collaborative law. Among her recognitions, Aimee has been selected to “Best Lawyers in Dallas: Family Law by D Magazine”, 2017, 2019 and 2020, and named to the Texas Super Lawyers Top 100: Texas Super Lawyers, Top 100: Dallas/ Fort Worth Super Lawyers and Top 50: Women Texas Super Lawyers lists, Thomson Reuters, 2017-2022.

Katie is an experienced Board Certified family lawyer, family law mediator and practices both Collaborative Divorce and litigation. Katie is known for constructive and creative resolution of cases. Her skills include resolving cases that have complex layers including personality disorders, addiction issues, parental alienation, complex property division, and division of retirement plans. She has been named to The Best Lawyers in America list since 2018, and is recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer in Family Law.

I am proud to be the Chief of the Family and Criminal Law sections at Guest and Gray. Our family law team is the highest-rated local firm in Rockwall and Kaufman County. We have the most family lawyers and the largest staff of any local family law firm. That means we have the resources to protect our clients and achieve their goals in domestic litigation.

Litigation involving children is among the most stressful for our clients. We understand how difficult this process can be, that's why we are proud to have the best track record for client satisfaction, just read...

Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in Family Law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced his legal expertise throughout the state of Texas for 30 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and has spoken about litigation technology before numerous organizations and corporate clients. Mr. Scroggins has a unique background in cutting-edge litigation technology, which is utilized by the entire Firm to increase the benefit to its litigation clients. Named by Vogue Magazine as one of the Top Lawyers...

Luke Williams is a founding partner of Barnett Howard & Williams PLLC in Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Williams previously served as an Assistant Criminal District Attorney in Lubbock, Texas. He is a tested trial attorney with a proven track record of excellent results for his clients. His practice areas include criminal defense and personal injury law.

Jonathan represents business owners, professionals, and parents who want to resolve complex family law matters in the least destructive manner possible. Whether in the courtroom or through out-of-court settlement, Jonathan has proven strength with cases involving complicated property and challenging real estate investments, contested custody disputes and modifications, and pre-marital and post-marital agreements.

Powell Law Offices, P.C. is client focused, and resuIts driven. We focus our practice in family law (divorce, custody, child support, modifications and enforcements), bankruptcy and estate planning. We are tenacious and fight for our clients. We also take the time to listen to and know our clients, because the information that can win a case often comes from the details we get from everyday conversations with our clients. We are there for our clients, every step of the way. I am licensed to practice law in Texas and Michigan. I am Nationally Board Certified through the American Board of...

Laura Richardson is a Senior Associate at Varghese Summersett Family Law Group, where she is committed to guiding individuals and families through some of the toughest times in their lives. She handles a wide range of family law matters, including high-asset divorce, contentious child custody disputes, and complex property and debt division. She is a zealous advocate for her clients, whether in the courtroom or at the negotiating table.

Lindsey is an experienced family lawyer who excels in handling complicated financial issues in divorce, including business and real estate valuations, complex property division, and asset tracing. As a former prosecutor, Lindsey utilizes her extensive courtroom experience and strategic thinking to help clients make informed decisions to achieve the best outcomes possible. Lindsey was named D Magazine’s Best Lawyer in 2021 and 2022 and was also named D Magazine’s Top Lawyers Under 40 for two consecutive years. Lindsey is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and was selected to be a member of the...

Mark S. Kennedy is the founder of Kennedy Attorney & Counselors at Law, a health law firm in Dallas, Texas. The firm's practice is focused on health law and health care provider regulatory compliance. Mark has handled a wide array of cases and has broad-based experience. He formerly was Assistant Regional Counsel to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He served nine years in the Dallas Region and was the lead litigation attorney for the 5-state region. He represented the Health Care Financing Administration (now Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, "CMS"), the Inspector General, and other Departmental Agencies...

Daniel Bacalis is a Certified Family Law Specialist that founded his firm almost 40 years ago. Since 1981, he has helped numerous families with their divorces, family law, and estate planning matters. His practice focuses on providing committed efforts through negotiation and mediation techniques in order to achieve a positive solution for his clients. To setup your FREE consultation with the Experienced Texas Family Law Attorney, visit online or call 817-498-4105.

I was born in Dallas and spent most of my life there. I moved to Denver halfway through first grade but returned to Plano during my junior year of high school. I graduated from Plano Senior High in 1984, then pursued my studies at Richland College and the University of North Texas, where I earned a Bachelor of Business Administration. Following that, I attended Texas Tech University School of Law and obtained my law license in May 1993.

Meet Jasmit Dhaliwal, a seasoned attorney specializing in divorce and custody matters in Dallas, Texas. With 14 years of experience, Jasmit has been a steadfast advocate for her clients, navigating the intricate legal terrain of family disputes. Her approach blends strategic legal expertise with a compassionate understanding of the emotional challenges that accompany divorce and custody battles. Known for her commitment to achieving fair resolutions, Jasmit has successfully guided numerous clients through complex divorce proceedings and custody negotiations. Her dedication to protecting the best interests of families sets her apart, making her a trusted ally for those facing the challenges...

Kevin Davidson focuses his practice on resolving the entire range of family litigation matters for clients in Dallas and the surrounding counties, including divorce proceedings, child custody matters, child support defense and enforcement, modifications, grandparent access suits and alternative dispute resolutions. He represents clients with diverse backgrounds and needs, ranging from high-net-worth business owners and professionals with complex property valuation and division issues, to young parents involved in highly emotional custody battles where the best interests of the children are at stake. Kevin is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Kristen Carr is a Senior Associate at Varghese Summersett Family Law Group, where she patiently guides clients through life-altering family matters, including divorce, child custody disputes, property division, and adoptions. Kristen understands that family law involves sensitive, and often complex, issues that can be highly emotional for clients. Her compassion, coupled with years of courtroom experience, makes her an excellent advocate for her clients and their children.

Ryan is a skilled litigator and negotiator who regularly obtains favorable settlements without ever stepping foot in the courthouse. Ryan brings extensive experience and sincere compassion to situations involving contested custody, special needs, mental health issues, and substance abuse. He has a successful record in advocating for co-parenting rights and securing equal parenting time or unique possession arrangements. Board-Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law, Ryan has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2020-2022, and named a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, 2020-2023.

Barrett Thomas is a family law and criminal law attorney in Waco, Texas. He practices with his partner, Kristy Blanchard, in courthouses across Texas. They have offices in Dallas, Waco, Temple, and Abilene. Barrett is a former police officer and assistant district attorney. He honed his skills as a litigator in the criminal courts. He has a knack for finding the truth, even when it has been intentionally concealed. He uses his investigative prowess to benefit his clients and see that they have the advantage in both settlement negotiations and trial. He is a past president of...

The Edgett Law Firm, P.C. distinguishes itself from other local law firms because we work via the Team Approach. When you hire The Edgett Law Firm, P.C., you do not just receive one attorney helping you with your case. You will have an entire Team fighting for you. Backed by a proven record of success and award-winning counsel, Scott Erik Edgett with The Edgett Law Firm, P.C. is a dedicated Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, and Family Law attorney serving Collin County and Denton County with offices in McKinney, Plano and Prosper. Scott has been advocating for clients for over 22 years...

Todd Shapiro is a Criminal Defense attorney located in Plano TX. He is a partner at The Shapiro Law Firm, where he practices with his father, Howard Shapiro. The firm focuses on all matters pertaining to family law and criminal law. The Shapiro Law Firm has been a fixture in DFW for over 40 years.

Texas Immigration & Estate Planning Attorney Lisa McBee works compassionately to advance social justice, fairness, and integrity and has practiced immigration law for over 16 years. “Reliability, efficiency, responsiveness, and consistency” predominate in Lisa’s representation of clients. Lisa‘s practice of law has recently expanded into new legal areas, including estate planning and business entity formation — although her passion remains focused on serving clients in the field of immigration law, including both employment-based and family-based. Admitted to the bar in Missouri and Texas, Lisa is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers’ Association (AILA), the TX chapter of AILA, the MO/KS chapter...