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Daniella Lyttle
Daniella Lyttle
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A lawyer who will stand with you during a time of need and fight for the results that you deserve. Helping families in conflict plan a better future.
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Sarah Diafi
Sarah Diafi
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Texas Family Law Attorney with 29 years experience

St. Mary's University School of LawTexas
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Greg Sisco
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer
1901 E. Palm Valley
 Austin, TX 78729
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Ms. Daryl G. Weinman
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Austin, TX Family Law Attorney with 24 years experience
(512) 472-4040 8200 N Mopac Expwy, Suite 230
 Austin, TX 78759
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
New York Law School
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I am a board certified family law attorney practicing in Austin, Texas. I have been licensed and practicing in Austin since 1994 and I have been board certified in family law since 2000. My firm has 3 associate attorneys, all working toward board certification, but also practicing exclusively family law, and I have 3 paralegals, all board certified in family law, with an average career of over 25 years. We pride ourselves in helping our clients navigate this difficult time in their lives and to work toward unique solutions for their unique families. We have all...
Jennifer Hastedt
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 4 years experience
(210) 380-2686 3300 N Interstate 35
Suite 700
 Austin, TX 78705
Family, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
St. Mary's University School of Law
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I am a long-time Texas resident and law is not my first career, but it is my passion. I served on active duty as an Engineer Officer. After separating from the Army, I worked in the civilian sector, but wanted to serve again. I now serve people as an attorney.

I have life experience to supplement my knowledge of the law. I am ready to assist you with estate planning, probate, financial analysis, wills, guardianship, divorce, and child custody.
James Scott 'Jake' Gilbreath
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer
(512) 320-9160 508 W. 12th St.
 Austin, TX 78701
Family and Divorce
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...
Daniella Lyttle
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer
(512) 215-5225 2222 Western Trails Blvd
#103
 Austin, TX 78745
Family, Appeals, Divorce and Immigration
Michigan State University College of Law
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Daniella Lyttle earned a J.D. with honors from The Michigan State University College of Law. She also has a B.A. with honors in Psychology and Gerontology from The University of South Florida. Ms. Lyttle is a member of The College of the State Bar of Texas, an honorary society of lawyers who are among the best trained attorneys in Texas. Members are qualified attorneys who are interested in both high ethical standards and improved training for all Texas attorneys. In 2014, Ms. Lyttle was selected by the National Advocates as a Top 100 Lawyer for the state of Texas. The...
P. Lindley Bain
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 11 years experience
(512) 454-8791 3307 Northland Drive
Suite 420
 Austin, TX 78731
Family
SMU Dedman School of Law
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Carl J Selesky
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Austin, TX Family Law Attorney with 23 years experience
(512) 535-4685 1101 S. Capital of Texas
 Austin, TX 78746
Free ConsultationFamily, Business and Divorce
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
Matias Jose Rueda
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AUSTIN, TX Family Law Lawyer with 16 years experience
(512) 931-4529 8133 MESA DR
STE 100
 AUSTIN, TX 78759
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
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...
Janet McCullar
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 26 years experience
(512) 355-1123 3200 Steck Avenue
Suite 300
 Austin, TX 78757
Family and Divorce
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...
Scott Morgan
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 24 years experience
(512) 212-7878 106 E. Sixth St.
Ste. 900
 Austin, TX 78701
Family and Divorce
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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) 402-7133 2802 Flintrock Trace
Ste. 282
 Austin, TX 78738
(281) 886-8800 24044 Cinco Village Center Blvd. #100
 Katy, TX 77494
Jeremiah David Williams
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 17 years experience
(512) 479-5999 2235 East 6th Street, Suite 103
 Austin, TX 78750
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Sablatura & Williams PLLC is a legal office committed to helping residents of Austin find solutions to their various legal matters. With an office in Round Rock and an office in Austin, the attorneys strive to make their services as easily accessible to their clients as possible. The team focuses their practice on the areas of criminal defense, family law, immigration law, and personal injury law, and they understand that dealing with matters in these fields can be some of the most complicated legal issues to have to work through. The attorneys pride themselves on focusing on the needs of...
(512) 258-9111 108 East Bagdad, Suite 200
 Round Rock, TX 78664
James Evans
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
(512) 628-2550 901 S Mo Pac Expy
#110
 Austin, TX 78746
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
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....
Carolyn H Young
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 25 years experience
(512) 481-0900 3508 Far West Blvd, Suite 190
 Austin, TX 78731
Family and Divorce
The University of Texas School of Law
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Carolyn H Young has been a Divorce Attorney and Family Law sole practitioner in central Texas for more than twenty-four years. While delivering highly competent, diligent, and ethical representation, Carolyn provides the personal attention required to meet each client’s individual needs and concerns. Her goal is to offer comfortable access to her clients during a difficult time while ensuring they receive dependable and honorable legal counsel.

Carolyn grew up in Midland, Texas and received her undergraduate degree from Washington & Lee University. Carolyn was accepted into the first class of coeds to attend Washington & Lee University in almost 240 years....
Jeffrey Alan Peek
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Austin, TX Family Law Attorney with 18 years experience
(512) 474-4445 1214 E. 7th St.
 Austin, TX 78702
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DWI and Domestic Violence
St. Mary's University School of Law
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In 2005, Jeffrey Peek focused his work to Immigration and Criminal Defense. He was the first attorney in Austin, to practice both Criminal Law and Immigration Law.
William H. Alberts
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 39 years experience
(512) 472-7893 608 W. 12th Street
 Austin, TX 78701
Free ConsultationFamily, Business and Divorce
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...
Gary Gibson
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(512) 832-1101 111 Congress Avenue
Suite 474
 Austin, TX 78701
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DWI and Divorce
South Texas College of Law
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Aleta Peacock
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Bastrop, TX Family Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(512) 308-9094 714 Chestnut Street
 Bastrop, TX 78602
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
University of Houston - Main Campus
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Our practice is 100% devoted to family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, grandparent rights, marital agreements, collaborative law, family law mediation, transgender issues, same sex marriages, and domestic partnerships. Because we limit our practice to family law, you can be assured that your case will get the attention and care you deserve. We can also offer you a better way to divorce using Collaborative Law, settling your case without utilizing the court system, or a relatively new program for high conflict cases called 'New Ways for Families.' Call us to request a free consultation...
Griselda Ponce
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 17 years experience
(512) 454-7700 11900 Metric Blvd
Ste. J-167
 Austin, TX 78758
Family and Immigration
ST. MARY'S University School of Law
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Graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 1997 with a Bachelor in Social Work and soon thereafter, worked with the immigrant community as a social worker at a local middle school. In my work, I saw first-hand, the difficulties the undocumented confronted and decided to pursue law school to assist the immigrant community and have a greater impact on their everyday lives. Immediately upon enrollment in St. Mary's School of Law in 2000, I began assisting immigrants obtain legal status as a student attorney through the St. Mary's Immigration Clinic. I obtained my Juris Doctor...
Travis Turner
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 14 years experience
(512) 472-5060 6034 W. Courtyard Dr.
Ste 140
 Austin, TX 78730
Family and Divorce
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Iris A. Albizu
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Austin, TX Family Law Attorney with 13 years experience
(512) 861-5638 111 W. Anderson Ln.
Suite D-207
 Austin, TX 78752
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning 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
Kaushik Rambhotla
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 6 years experience
(512) 888-1899 4000 Medical Parkway
Suite 207
 Austin, TX 78756
Family, Criminal, DWI and Divorce
St. Thomas University School of Law
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Mario Vincent Gintella
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Elgin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 14 years experience
(512) 281-2381 1210 Highway 290 W
P.O. Box 657 (Mailing)
 Elgin, TX 78621
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DWI and Juvenile
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Samuel Bassett
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 30 years experience
(512) 476-4873 1100 Guadalupe St.
 Austin, TX 78701
Family and Criminal
The University of Texas School of Law and The University of Texas School of Law
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Sam has extensive trial experience in criminal and family law courts throughout Texas. Sam is licensed in State and Federal court. Sam was appointed by the Governor of Texas to the Texas Forensic Science Commission in 2005, where he served as its Presiding Officer until September, 2009. Sam frequently teaches trial advocacy at continuing education events for attorneys. He also served on the State Bar of Texas Grievance Panel for District 9 from 2004 until 2010, when his term expired as Chair of the Panel. Sam presently serves as Vice President of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.
Audrey Jane Blair
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Austin, TX Family Law Attorney with 17 years experience
(512) 480-9777 901 S Mopac Exwy, Bldg II Ste. 200
 Austin, TX 78746
Family and Divorce
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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...
Charles Russell Sablatura
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Austin, TX Family Law Attorney with 24 years experience
(512) 479-5999 2235 East 6th Street, Suite 103
 Austin, TX 78750
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Cade Aaron Jobe
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Austin, TX Family Law Attorney with 5 years experience
(512) 472-5060 6034 W. Courtyard Drive, Suite 140
 Austin, TX 78730
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Southern Methodist University
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Kody Silva
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Austin, TX Family Law Attorney
(512) 598-0010 8310 N Capital of Texas Hwy #350
 Austin, TX 78731
Family and Divorce
Baylor Law School
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Tony Ray Bertolino
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(512) 476-5757 823 Congress Avenue, Suite 704
 Austin, TX 78701
Family, Appeals, Divorce and Estate Planning
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
Holly R Davis
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Austin, TX Family Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(512) 598-0010 8310 N. Capital of Tx Hwy
Suite 1-350
 Austin, TX 78731
Family and Divorce
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...
Stephen L. Baker
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 29 years experience
(512) 502-1785 9600 Great Hills Trail Ste150W
 Austin, TX 78759
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
South Texas College of Law
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I bring an unusually wide range of both legal and business experience that bring a unique depth and breadth the services that I provide, including, but not limited to, real estate, contracts, commercial law, and banking. My business background prior to law school provided me with many unique insights and a greater appreciation of the many interrelationships between the law and business.

My career actually began in community banks and savings and loans in Arlington and Houston. I ultimately served as the president of a newly-chartered national bank during its organization and start-up phases.

After fifteen years in business, I...
Sarah Diafi
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Austin, TX Family Law Attorney with 29 years experience
(512) 888-1777 11801 Domain Blvd 3rd Floor
 Austin, TX 78758
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
St. Mary's University School of Law
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Philip Friday Jr
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 49 years experience
(512) 420-0555 3401 Glenview Avenue
 Austin, TX 78703
Family and Divorce
University of Texas - Austin
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Marshall A. Thompson
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Austin, TX Family Law Attorney with 9 years experience
(512) 201-4083 8140 N. Mopac Expy
Westpark 4, Suite 250
 Austin, TX 78759
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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Jessica Jean Brandon
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 9 years experience
(512) 865-0233 6000
 Austin, TX 78752
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
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Sam David Colletti
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 13 years experience
(512) 481-9900 1411 West Ave.
Suite 200
 Austin, TX 78701
Family and Divorce
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Since graduating from The University of Texas School of Law, Sam has helped guide Austin-area families through divorce and child custody cases, along with handling estate planning, probate, entity formation, general civil litigation, and consumer bankruptcy cases. Though Sam has since chosen to focus his practice exclusively on family law-- representing clients in litigated matters and also through the collaborative law process-- Sam brings a breadth of legal experience to his practice that gives him keen insight in crafting creative, functional, and cost-effective solutions to the dynamic issues of family law.
James Walter Piper
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 44 years experience
(512) 472-5060 6034 W Courtyard Drive
Suite 140
 Austin, TX 78730
Family and Divorce
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...
John Timothy Whitten
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Austin, TX Family Law Attorney with 28 years experience
(512) 478-1011 812 San Antonio Street, Suite 401
 Austin, TX 78701
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
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Tim was licensed as an attorney in 1990. He has been practicing almost exclusively as a family law attorney for most of this time. Tim became a Board Certified Family Law Attorney in 2005, which means that he has devoted a substantial amount of his practice to family law, engaging in contested trials of cases involving matters such as divorce, property division, child custody, child support, adoption, and paternity. Although Tim is an experienced litigator, and will continue to help people in court, he knows from experience, that people are better served both emotionally and financially, if they can resolve...
Cristi Trusler
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 21 years experience
(512) 481-0330 1114 Lost Creek Blvd #310
 Austin, TX 78746
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
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Louis Leichter
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 21 years experience
(512) 495-9995 1602 E 7th St
 Austin, TX 78702
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Criminal
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Louis Leichter completed his Bachelor's at Vassar College, his Masters at Florida International University, and then completed his JD at Drake University. Prior to starting a private practice, he prosecuted criminal cases as an Assistant County Attorney for Travis County, Texas. After gaining experience, he opened Leichter Law Firm PC and practices administrative, health and criminal law with a focus in the area of licensure and license defense. He advises clients on disciplinary conduct allegations and helps clients get registered for their profession. He is also a member of TAAP, NAADAC, Sustainers Council, Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association,...
(866) 293-4065 214 N 16th St #128
 McAllen, TX 78501
(713) 966-6945 3700 N Main St
 Houston, TX 77009
Robert Shane McFarland
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Austin, TX Family Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(512) 708-0947 1800 Rio Grande Street
 Austin, TX 78701
Family and Divorce
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