Top best Family Lawyers Near me in ZIP 75024

Attorney Travis Cross will never back down, and doesn't let anyone bully his clients. He doesn't shy away from protecting people, especially children, and takes this to heart in every family law case he takes on. As a second generation family law attorney, his mom was an attorney and he received first-hand experience observing all parts of the legal process at a young age, he understands the law and knows what his clients are going through. Attorney Cross thinks of himself as a balance between an attorney and a counselor; he'll guide his clients on crucial legal decisions while also being there to hear them out. He will also never sugar coat the facts of a legal matter and works hard to stand up for his client’s best interests. Cross Family Law, PLLC serves families throughout Collin County. Call Attorney Travis Cross today to discuss your case.

Almost thirty years of family law litigation provides me a solid foundation of experience to represent clients in all family law cases. From a divorce with no children and limited property to a high conflict child custody case with complex property divisions, I have the knowledge to manage all cases with a direct straight forward approach. I enjoy being in a court room but will use negotiation and mediation methods for clients to reach faster results when it is possible. During my years of practice, I spent eighteen years also working on commercial/business and construction litigation cases which provide me a strong perspective in managing complex property issues. I believe in clear direct communication with clients so my clients can make the best decisions for their futures.

A partner at GoransonBain Ausley, Tom is known for his approachable manner. His reputation for honesty and integrity serves clients well in skillfully negotiating with opposing counsel to resolve cases. He manages complex divorces with expertise, and has successfully litigated child custody and complex property issues in jury and non-jury cases. He also practices collaborative law and conducts mediation.. Tom has served on the Texas Board of Legal Specialization Family Law Advisory Commission and has served on the Dallas Bar Association Family Law Section Board of Directors, the Collin County Bench Bar Foundation Board of Trustees, and the State Bar of Texas District 6A Grievance Committee. He is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, the Dallas Bar Foundation and the Collin County Bar Bench Foundation. He has also authored and presented numerous articles on family issues, including legislative updates, discovery rule changes, and a commentary on custody and property issues. He received his B.B.A. degree in finance from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and his J.D. from Texas Tech University Law School.

A highly respected family lawyer, Ally is known for her commitment to bringing calm to challenging life situations and assisting clients in making sound decisions. While providing the full spectrum of family law services, she is exceptionally skilled in child custody matters and strategizing options for efficient and effective property settlement cases.

A highly goal-oriented family law and divorce attorney, Kathryn Murphy is skilled in answering one of the most important concerns clients have about divorce: seeing an efficient, satisfactory end to the process. Kathryn initially helps clients to establish their priorities, then explores with them all of their options for achieving resolution. Assisting clients with weighing the benefits and costs—not only financial but emotional as well—is an essential part of that. Drawing on her extensive trial experience as a family lawyer, Kathryn helps clients anticipate the likely impact of their decisions so they can choose wisely.. Clients value Kathryn’s thoroughness, especially in divorce, complex property and child custody cases. Her expertise includes business valuation, closely held business interests, relocation, characterization of property, division of property in Texas, protective orders and electronic surveillance. Kathryn embraces collaborative law when it is the right fit for clients, and brings considerable skills to the courtroom when necessary. Above all, Kathryn’s goal is to negotiate a topnotch settlement for her clients.. While striving to make the divorce process as efficient as possible, Kathryn nevertheless understands that she and her clients will be spending a fair amount of time together. Consequently, she is known for establishing a close connection with her clients, standing firm with them and working together as a team to support the best interests of them and their children.. Additionally, Kathryn received the award for the Best Family Law CLE article by the State Bar of Texas in 2004, and she won the Annette Stewart Inn of Court, Serjeant of the Inn Award in 2013.. Kathryn is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She is a member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the Texas Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, where she is a Past President. She is a member of the Family Law Council of the State Bar of Texas, where she is on the executive committee, and she is a member of the Family Law Sections of the State Bar of Texas, American Bar Association, Dallas Bar Association and Collin County Bar Association.. Kathryn is the primary researcher and writer of the book, Protecting Your Assets from a Texas Divorce, published in 2005. She also co-authored West Publishing Company's Texas Family Law Practice Guide, a three-volume family law treatise for attorneys that was published in March 2000 and supplemented each year. She has taught family law at Southeastern Paralegal Institute in Dallas, andshe  is also a frequent speaker on family law issues.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Plano and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Plano and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Plano and surrounding areas.