Top best L Lawyers in Mesquite | 46 available

Karen M. Billingham began practicing law 20 years ago, working with and being mentored by Gary L. Schappaugh, one of the most accomplished family law attorneys in this area. While working with various firms over the years, she kept a close practice relationship with Mr. Schappaugh and Family Law. If Mr. Schappaugh had a large case she would assist him in extensive research, discovery, depositions, mediations and / or serving as Guardian Ad Litem. Ms. Billingham has tried cases by jury and non-jury and has a vast knowledge of creative strategy within the law. Once she decided to open her own law office, she elected to limit herself to Family Law to better serve her clients in what can be an emotional life transition.. She has represented clients, through settlement or trial as the case demands, in all areas of Family Law – divorce, custody, protective orders, domestic violence, visitation, child support, paternity, and adoption.

In my practice, we only represent working persons and families who have been injured or killed due to the negligence of others. We strive to enforce the safety rules so that everyone in our community can be safe.. I don't represent insurance companies or big businesses. I'm Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Please call me if you have questions on any legal matter; if I can't help you, I will find someone who can.. We help people injured in auto accidents, truck wrecks, injuries that occur at businesses and at the workplace.  We deal with the insurance adjuster so you don't have to.. Our goal is to achieve fair and just compensation for your injuries and the impact those injuries have had on your life and family.

Christy re-joined Ted Lyon & Associates in 2016 after graduating from Texas A&M University School of Law in 2015.  Christy worked at Ted Lyon & Associates back in the early 2000's as a senior litigation paralegal alongside Ted and other excellent trial lawyers in the firm to bring many multi-million dollar cases to completion. She grew up in the Dallas area and holds a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University-Commerce.  She also worked full time as a paralegal with the support of her 2 children, awesome husband and many valued family members while attending law school at night.. Christy brings with her over 20 years of experience as a senior litigation paralegal with many accolades.  She carried into law school two Board Certifications as a Paralegal, (Civil Trial Law 2004 & Personal Injury Trial Law 2002) and passed the Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam in 1997.  She spent many years active as a member in the State Bar of Texas Paralegal Division and in the Dallas Area Paralegal Association as the Community Service/Pro Bono chairperson and chairperson of the Personal Injury/ Medical Malpractice Section.. Christy enjoys speaking to upcoming Paralegal students, presenting Continuing Legal Education seminars, and mentoring Paralegals.  With her extensive track record as a senior litigation/double board certified paralegal, she brings many years of dedication to the legal field, practical trial and litigation experience as well as the personal attention and interaction our clients deserve.

Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in both Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Family Law.  Extensive experience in Probate and Criminal Law.