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Richard David Mock
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Burnet County, TX Divorce Lawyer. 44 years experience
(512) 756-2931 400 S Main St
 Burnet, TX 78611
Divorce, Criminal, DWI and Family
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John Timothy Cowart
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Burnet County, TX Divorce Attorney. 19 years experience
(830) 798-1063 119 Ave G. Suite 101
 Marble Falls, TX 78654
Divorce, Criminal, Family and Juvenile
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Angela Michelle Dowdle
Burnet County, TX Divorce Lawyer. 26 years experience
(512) 756-9010 803 Buchanan Dr
 Burnet, TX 78611
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Family and Juvenile
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Josie Margaglione
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Travis County, TX Divorce Attorney. 9 years experience
(512) 215-4439 20808-B W. Highway 71
 Spicewood, TX 78669
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Northern Illinois University
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Stephen Michael Putonti
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Travis County, TX Divorce Attorney. 24 years experience
(512) 954-9620 401 RR 620 So., Suite 310
 Lakeway, TX 78734
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Collections and Family
Whittier College School Of Law
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Linda Bass Cauffman
Williamson County, TX Divorce Attorney. 25 years experience
(512) 697-8820 211 Rolling Hills Rd
 Liberty Hill, TX 78642
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
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Carl J Selesky
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Travis County, TX Divorce Attorney. 22 years experience
(512) 535-4685 1101 S. Capital of Texas
 Austin, TX 78746
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business and Family
South Texas College of Law
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Admitted to practice since 1994 and formed the Selesky Law Firm in 2004. The Firm is service oriented and litigation intensive. The Firm handles family law and commerical cases throughout Southeast Texas in their Houston office and the Texas Hill Country in their Austin office. The Firm has been built by building relationships with clients one case at a time.
(713) 780-9595 5225 Katy Freeway, #605
 Houston, TX 77007
Janet McCullar
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Travis County, TX Divorce Lawyer. 25 years experience
(512) 355-1123 3200 Steck Avenue
Suite 300
 Austin, TX 78757
Divorce and Family
Whittier Law School
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Attorney Janet McCullar is a highly experienced Austin divorce attorney. Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1998, she has the expert knowledge needed to resolve even the most complex divorce matters. We at the Law Office of Janet McCullar, P.C. are proud to be led by an attorney of her caliber. With a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating, which is a perfect score, she has a reputation for going above and beyond to exceed the expectations of the men and women she represents. Her efforts to provide high-quality services have not gone unnoticed. She...
Timothy Hutton
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Williamson County, TX Divorce Attorney. 7 years experience
(512) 487-7704 1988 Canyon Sage Path
 Round Rock, TX 78665
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Texas - Austin
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If I were to think of one word to describe myself, it would be “dedicated”. When I take a case, I pride myself on providing the best level of service that I can, and leaving no stone unturned in getting the best result possible for my client. I chose to practice primarily in the fields of family law and juvenile law because I have a genuine desire to help my community, and I feel that I can be an asset to anyone seeking representation in those areas. I put a strong emphasis on customer service: I return calls within...
Patricia Lynne Brown
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Williamson County, TX Divorce Attorney. 20 years experience
(512) 246-1149 595 Round Rock West Drive
Suite 201
 Round Rock, TX 78681
Divorce and Family
Albany Law School
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Patricia Brown has been practicing family law since 1997 in Williamson and Travis counties, with an emphasis on people and families, focusing principally on family law and divorce. Ms. Brown is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Both her paralegals are also Board Certified in Family Law. Having gone through a divorce, and raising 2 children as a single mother, Ms. Brown founded the firm based on her personal philosophy: genuine empathy and compassion for men and women seeking help. She focuses on understanding each client's individual needs, and has the...
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Milena Christopher
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Hays County, TX Divorce Lawyer. 29 years experience
(512) 858-9779 3975 Highway 290 East
 Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Estate Planning and Family
Nova Southeastern University
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I understand the hardships that may occur in your life. As your attorney I will offer my knowledgeable legal expertise to better serve you while going through divorce and other family-related matters, including child custody and support. I am a credentialed family mediator and I will always seek to settle any problem you have outside of the courtroom. However, no matter what your situation may be, I am not afraid to fight for you and your family.
Gary Gibson
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Travis County, TX Divorce Lawyer. 21 years experience
(512) 832-1101 111 Congress Avenue
Suite 474
 Austin, TX 78701
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, DWI and Family
South Texas College of Law
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Ms. Daryl G. Weinman
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Travis County, TX Divorce Attorney. 23 years experience
(512) 472-4040 812 San Antonio St
Suite G-20
 Austin, TX 78701
Divorce, Appeals, Domestic Violence and Family
New York Law School
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Ms. Patricia M. Cofty
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Williamson County, TX Divorce Lawyer. 14 years experience
(512) 468-7824 3000 Joe Dimaggio, Suite 18
Williamson County
 Round Rock, TX 78665
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
University of New Mexico
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Compassionate, comprehensive legal services! Compassionate attorney helping individuals to resolve painful disputes and avoid unnecessary litigation. Focus is on comprehensive, confidential representation to resolve conflict and prevent unnecessary and expensive litigation. Skilled mediator, certified in advanced family law.
(512) 468-7824 3000 Joe DiMaggio
Suite 18
 Round Rock, TX 78665
Barbara Weaver
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Bell County, TX Divorce Attorney. 25 years experience
(254) 634-4455 202 West Central Texas Expressway
 Killeen, TX 76541
Divorce, Family, Personal Injury and Probate
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Attorney Weaver earned her law degree from Texas Tech Law School in 1991. As a long-time resident of Killeen, she has many roots in the community and has earned a reputation for being a relentless advocate for her clients. Inside and outside of the courtroom, she works hard to protect the best interests of her clients in a variety of cases such as personal injury, family law, military family law, and estate planning. Attorney Weaver is also a certified mediator. She remains up-to-date on the latest legal strategies in order to better serve her clients.
Daniella Lyttle
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Travis County, TX Divorce Lawyer.
(512) 215-5225 2222 Western Trails Blvd
#103
 Austin, TX 78745
Divorce, Appeals, Family and Immigration
Michigan State University College of Law
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James Evans
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Travis County, TX Divorce Lawyer. 22 years experience
(512) 628-2550 901 S Mo Pac Expy
#110
 Austin, TX 78746
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law - Texas Wesleyan University
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Mr. Evans is also a standing member of the Texas Academy of Family Law and the Texas Family Law Foundation. Mr. Evans is a member of the Family Section of the Travis County Bar, Williamson County Bar Association, and the State Bar of Texas and has also been admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas. Mr. Evans attended Austin College for undergraduate school completing his studies in business communications and graduated law school at Texas Wesleyan University (now Texas A&M School of Law) in just over 2 ½ years, and became licensed in May 1995....
Scott Morgan
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Travis County, TX Divorce Lawyer. 23 years experience
(512) 402-7133 2802 Flintrock Trace
Ste. 282
 Austin, TX 78738
Divorce and Family
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Scott Morgan is a board certified Texas family law attorney who has represented clients in divorce and family law cases since 1994.
(512) 212-7878 106 E. Sixth St.
Ste. 900
 Austin, TX 78701
(281) 886-8800 24044 Cinco Village Center Blvd. #100
 Katy, TX 77494
Elissa I. Henry
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Williamson County, TX Divorce Lawyer.
(512) 766-4529 1 Chisholm Trail Road
Suite 450
 Round Rock, TX 78681
Divorce, Business, Immigration and Real Estate
Baylor Law School
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Elissa I. Henry serves as legal counsel for Central Texas businesses starting up and those seeking to reorganize or expand. Elissa is closely familiar with many of the challenges business owners face and how to resolve them effectively and affordably. Elissa is bilingual (English/Spanish). She assists individuals with a wide away of immigration matters such as permanent residence, visa applications, deferred action, and naturalization.
Bradford J. Glendening
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Bell County, TX Divorce Lawyer. 15 years experience
(855) 737-1058 100 W. Central Texas Expressway
Suite 309
 Harker Heights, TX 76548
Divorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
Valparaiso University School of Law
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Proudly serving the residents of Bell, Coryell, and Williamson Counties, including all Servicemembers and their dependents on Fort Hood. I am well-versed in criminal defense and military and family law matters. I am licensed to practice in: Texas State Courts, US District Courts, ?Military Courts. I earned my Doctorate of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from the Valparaiso University School of Law in 2000. I joined the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Corps in 2002 to combine my passion for the law and contribute to the war on terror. In 2010 I left active duty and joined...
John Zinda
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Travis County, TX Divorce Lawyer. 11 years experience
(888) 234-1023 8834 N. Capital of Texas Hwy.
Suite 304
 Austin, TX 78759
Free ConsultationConsumer, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Baylor Law School
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Jack Zinda is a native Texan and founder of Zinda Law Group PLLC. He was recently selected as a 2009 & 2011 “Rising Star” by Texas Monthly, which is a listing of the up and coming attorneys in the state of Texas. Jack focuses on cases involving catastrophic personal injury, injuries due to product defects, wrongful deaths, 18 wheeler accidents, commercial litigation, and more. As a trial attorney Jack takes pride in giving a voice to people and families who need help battling powerful adversaries. Jack has been lead counsel on numerous wrongful death and catastrophic injury...
(303) 800-1501 1400 16th Street
Suite 400
 Denver, CO 80202
(800) 863-5312 2300 George Dieter
 El Paso, TX 79936
(800) 863-5312 100 Highland Park Village
Suite 200
 Dallas , TX 75205
(800) 863-5312 201 Main Street
Suite 600
 Fort Worth , TX 76102
Rand Edmund Zumwalt
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Travis County, TX Divorce Lawyer. 10 years experience
(512) 322-5367 106 E. 6th Street
Suite 800
 AUSTIN, TX 78701
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Nursing Home
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Rand recently joined The Butler Firm after heading up the bankruptcy department at Patricia Brown & Associates, P.C. He has extensive knowledge and experience handling bankruptcy cases and enjoys finding creative ways to obtain debt relief for consumers and businesses. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Rand moved to Austin in the late-nineties to attend the University of Texas at Austin. While in college, Rand met his wife and developed a love of Austin that would stay with him for the remainder of his life. After acquiring a bachelor's degree in Economics with a minor in Business Administration, Rand enrolled in...
James Scott 'Jake' Gilbreath
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Travis County, TX Divorce Lawyer.
(512) 355-1123 3200 Steck Avenue
Suite 300
 Austin, TX 78757
Divorce and Family
The University of Texas School of Law
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James “Jake” Gilbreath is an experienced and skilled advocate for his clients both inside and outside the courtroom. Jake represents clients throughout the State of Texas in complex marital property and custody litigation. Although most of his cases resolve amicably, Jake has tried custody and marital property cases to juries, judges, and arbitrators and is known for his skill in the courtroom. Jake practices exclusively in the area of family law and is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Jake has received the Client’s Choice Award in Family Law from Avvo.com and is...
Kaushik Rambhotla
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Travis County, TX Divorce Lawyer. 5 years experience
(512) 888-1899 4000 Medical Parkway
Suite 207
 Austin, TX 78756
Divorce, Criminal, DWI and Family
St. Thomas University School of Law
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Megan Meekins
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Hays County, TX Divorce Attorney. 6 years experience
(877) 765-4290 2206 Old Ranch Rd 12 Ste D
 San Marcos, TX 78666
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Texas - Austin
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Cade Aaron Jobe
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Travis County, TX Divorce Attorney. 4 years experience
(512) 472-5060 6034 W. Courtyard Drive, Suite 140
 Austin, TX 78730
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Southern Methodist University
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Judy Leecraft
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Travis County, TX Divorce Lawyer. 21 years experience
(512) 320-8200 812 San Antonio St
Suite 530
 Austin, TX 78701
Divorce and Family
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Judy is Board Certified in Family Law, a distinction that is earned by fewer than 1% of all attorneys who practice family law. Judy's primary cases involve divorce, child custody, grandparents' rights, interstate cases (including custody and visitation), modification of current orders (including child support, primary custody, and visitation rights).
Eric M. Willie
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Travis County, TX Divorce Lawyer. 13 years experience
(512) 478-0834 3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy
#295
 Austin, TX 78704
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business and Family
Pepperdine University School of Law
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Kody Silva
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Travis County, TX Divorce Attorney.
(512) 598-0010 8310 N Capital of Texas Hwy #350
 Austin, TX 78731
Divorce and Family
Baylor Law School
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Lori Watson
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Williamson County, TX Divorce Attorney. 20 years experience
(512) 931-2121 804 South Main Street
 Georgetown, TX 78626
Divorce and Family
University of Houston - Main Campus
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Lori Watson is an experienced family law attorney who cares about providing her clients not only with effective representation, but also guidance and support during the process of divorce or litigation of child custody matters. Her current practice is almost entirely based on referrals from former clients that she has helped get through difficult family matters. Ms. Watson has been in private practice for over 17 years, focusing exclusively on family law matters for over eleven years. She has extensive experience in negotiating settlements, mediating, and litigating divorce, child custody and paternity matters.
Christopher D. Osborn
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Williamson County, TX Divorce Lawyer. 14 years experience
(512) 275-6593 1019 Cecelia Street
 Taylor, TX 76574
Free ConsultationDivorce, Construction, Consumer and Family
Tulane University
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Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers 2014, 2015. Former Vice-President, Texas Creditor's Bar Association. Graduated as Tulane Senior Appellate Champion, 2002. Practices primarily in Williamson and Travis County. First-Chair trial experience in excess of 500 trials throughout Texas.
Matias Jose Rueda
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Travis County, TX Divorce Lawyer. 15 years experience
(512) 931-4529 8133 MESA DR
STE 100
 AUSTIN, TX 78759
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Texas A&M University School of Law
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I specialize in all types of Family Law cases. A substantial amount of is in traditional, litigated divorces. I prefer the former because it is (in my opinion) a less expensive and more efficient process which gives the divorcing couple the opportunity to improve their communications, settle their disputes with dignity and preserve valuable family relationships. Even in emotional circumstances, I help resolve your divorce through mediation, allowing you a strong voice in the outcome. But we are also prepared to take your case to court if that will provide the best resolution. I handle divorce cases involving a...
Iris A. Albizu
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Travis County, TX Divorce Attorney. 12 years experience
(512) 861-5638 111 W. Anderson Ln.
Suite D-207
 Austin, TX 78752
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Immigration
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Accomplished attorney with a strong background in civil litigation. Licensed to practice in Puerto Rico State Courts. Native Spanish speaker
William H. Alberts
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Travis County, TX Divorce Lawyer. 38 years experience
(512) 472-7893 608 W. 12th Street
 Austin, TX 78701
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business and Family
The University of Texas School of Law
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William H. Alberts has more than 30 years of trial experience in courtrooms throughout central Texas, has served on the Board of Directors of the Travis County Bar, and is a past Chair of the Family Law Section of the Travis County Bar Association. William H. Alberts was born in Dallas, Texas in 1954. He has lived in Austin since 1972. He and his wife, a Municipal Law expert and lobbyist, have been happily married for almost 30 years. They have two children, a son working in Austin with a wonderful non-profit foundation aiding the homeless, and a...
James Walter Piper
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Travis County, TX Divorce Lawyer. 43 years experience
(512) 472-5060 6034 W Courtyard Drive
Suite 140
 Austin, TX 78730
Divorce and Family
University of Texas - Austin
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As a partner at Piper Burnett Turner Bollier, PLLC, Travis County lawyer James W. Piper handles a variety of family law concerns. Since 1974, Mr. Piper has been practicing as a lawyer in Texas. He has been Board Certified in Family Law for 26 years. Attorney Piper previously practiced at the Legal Aid Society of Central Texas and Pipers & Pipers, L.L.P. Attorney Piper maintains a perfect 10.0 Superb rating on Avvo. In addition, he has been selected for inclusion in the Bar Registry of Preeminent Attorneys. Mr. Piper is a proud graduate of the University of Texas School of...
Philip Friday Jr
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Travis County, TX Divorce Lawyer. 48 years experience
(512) 420-0555 3401 Glenview Avenue
 Austin, TX 78703
Divorce and Family
University of Texas - Austin
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Audrey Jane Blair
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Travis County, TX Divorce Attorney. 16 years experience
(512) 480-9777 901 S Mopac Exwy, Bldg II Ste. 200
 Austin, TX 78746
Divorce and Family
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Audrey joined the firm, Noelke English Maples St. Leger in 2009 as an Associate, and quickly became a Partner in January, 2010. With her background in divorce, family law and family law litigation, Audrey brings broad family issues resolution knowledge and particular knowledge in family violence to her clients. After graduating from College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts with a double major in Spanish and History, Audrey came to Texas for law school at Baylor. Having established many relationships in Texas convinced her to practice law in Austin. Following a very rewarding time with...
Holly R Davis
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Travis County, TX Divorce Attorney. 11 years experience
(512) 598-0010 8310 N. Capital of Tx Hwy
Suite 1-350
 Austin, TX 78731
Divorce and Family
Baylor Law School
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Holly R. Davis is a founding partner of Kirker Davis LLP. An accomplished and nationally-recognized family law trial attorney with over ten years’ experience, her legal practice focuses on high asset divorce, business and professional divorce, custody matters, and complex litigation. With a strong professional reputation for her litigation and courtroom skills, Holly has successfully represented cases ranging from multi-million--and even billion dollar—estates, to divorces involving family businesses and young professionals. Her core business philosophy is based on fidelity to the practice of law and a commitment to client service. It’s a perspective which has yielded...
Stevan Stough
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Comal County, TX Divorce Lawyer. 38 years experience
(830) 899-5909 315 Watts Lane
 Canyon Lake, TX 78133
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
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Former Adjunct Professor of Business Law Veteran, US Navy
Tony Ray Bertolino
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Travis County, TX Divorce Attorney. 14 years experience
(512) 476-5757 823 Congress Avenue, Suite 704
 Austin, TX 78701
Divorce, Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
South Texas College Of Law
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Tony R. Bertolino is the Managing Partner with Bertolino LLP who is available to handle a diverse set of legal needs for his clients. His featured areas of representation include; trial and appellate litigation in both state and federal courts, debtor and creditor issues, business formation and contracts, and disputes regarding construction law. He also has experience working with clients on matters concerning entertainment and sports law, for which is he licensed as a Talent Agent and a Sports Agent in the state of Texas, as well as real estate, internet litigation, bankruptcy, legislative and governmental affairs, family...
(713) 225-7474 723 Main Street, Suite 220
 Houston, TX 78701
(210) 223-5553 115 E. Travis Street, Suite 108
 San Antonio, TX 78205

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If a person wishes to terminate his or her marriage, he or she may file for a divorce. In a divorce proceeding, the court will terminate the marriage and determine the rights and responsibilities of the divorcing parties regarding child custody, child visitation, child support and spousal support (alimony). The court will also redistribute marital assets.

Depending on where you reside and where your assets are, the division of property can be a very simple or very complex process. Disputes often arise during this phase of a divorce if the two parties disagree as to who should receive which assets or property.

Finding a divorce lawyer who is experienced and reliable can reduce your stress and help you make the best choices possible. A good divorce lawyer should be a problem solver who is skilled at negotiation and possesses a solid trial background. If both parties are open to alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration or mediation, finding a lawyer experienced in collaborative divorce or divorce mediation would be beneficial.

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