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William is a passionate attorney who prides himself on achieving client goals in and out of the courtroom. William has exclusively practiced family law since obtaining his license and has never looked back. He understands that every client has their own unique set of circumstances and facts, and that there is always a need for creative solutions. William has experience handling divorces, child custody disputes, modifications, and enforcements. When challenges present themselves, he is committed to establishing client trust and satisfaction from the outset of a case to its completion.

I will fight for your rights by combining great advocacy skills with contemplative research and knowledge of the law. Your case is important to me because it is important to you. Contact me today to discuss your case and how we can work together to achieve your goals.

Mr. McFarland received his B.A. from Rice University in 1994. He graduated from law school at the University of Texas in 1998 and was licensed to practice law in the State of Texas in 1999. He has practiced family law exclusively in Austin and surrounding areas since becoming licensed. He completed training in Collaborative Family Law in 2001, and mediation training in 1998. He became certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law in 2004. Mr. McFarland currently serves on the board of the Austin Bar Association’s Family Law Section.

Elizabeth J. Ayala is an exceptional family law attorney, specializing in complex custody cases, protective orders, and cases involving mental health experts. She is a skilled litigator and experienced client advocate involved in all aspects of client cases including the initial consultation, developing case strategy, and conducting a trial in court when an advantageous settlement cannot be reached.. Born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, Elizabeth moved to Austin to attend St. Edward’s University. While at St. Edward’s, Elizabeth interned for Loveisrespect, the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline. After graduating magna cum laude with a B.A. in Psychology, Elizabeth attended the University of Texas School of Law. Throughout her time at Texas Law, Elizabeth worked part-time as a Law Clerk for a family law firm in the Austin area and represented clients using her temporary trial card under supervision. Additionally, Elizabeth served as a Student Attorney for the University of Texas School of Law Domestic Violence Clinic, a Student Attorney for the Advanced Domestic Violence Clinic, and a Research Assistant for Professor Jeana Lungwitz in producing the annual update of Title 4 of the Texas Family Code, specifically addressing protective orders.. Originally intending to pursue a career as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Elizabeth brings a unique and empathetic perspective to all of her cases that allows her to creatively address each case.. She has been a practicing attorney in Travis, Williamson, and Hays County courtrooms since 2016.

Candice B. Deyerle is a founding partner of Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC and is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Clients with particularly complex family law issues, including divorce with businesses involved, multi-million dollar estates, privacy or publicity concerns, contested custody matters, children or parties with disabilities and/or special needs, or difficult issues such as alcoholism, drug abuse, addiction, mental health disorders, or personality disorders involved particularly benefit from Candice’s expertise. From the initial consultation, she will listen to and thoughtfully evaluate the facts of your case and work with you to develop a case plan with individualized goals of what you want to accomplish. With her specialized knowledge and experience in the courtroom, she’s able to provide exceptional legal advice for each client’s unique case. Since being licensed in 2010, she has a long track record of success and has successfully tried several jury and non-jury matters as lead counsel. Present and past clients of Candice consistently praise her for her responsiveness, dedication to their cases, and successful results.. While Candice has built a reputation of litigating excellent results for her clients in court, she knows that for many clients, a courtroom is the last place they want to end up in their divorce or custody dispute. It was for this reason that Candice completed mediation training through the A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center and is a certified mediator. With this training and negotiation skills, she has been able to reach amicable resolutions outside of court for numerous clients when appropriate.. Candice was born in Austin, Texas and lived there until moving to College Station to attend Texas A&M University. After graduating magna cum laude from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and minor in Business, she moved to Houston to study law. Candice earned her Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of Houston Law Center and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2010. In addition, she became Board Certified in family in 2016 by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She is licensed to practice law in all state courts throughout Texas.. From 2009 to 2017, Candice worked at a premier family law firm in Houston, Texas handling complex property and custody matters. In 2017, she joined and became a partner at another family law firm in Austin specializing in family law matters. In 2023, Candice established Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC so that she could continue to provide to clients exceptional legal services as a managing partner and owner.. In addition to practicing family law, Candice enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.. Candice Deyerle provides concierge-level legal services to clients across Texas and most often the following areas: Travis County, Williamson County, Hays County, Bastrop County, Bell County, Austin, Westlake, Lakeway, Round Rock, Georgetown, Leander, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Lago Vista, Bee Cave, Buda, Kyle, and San Marcos.

Mary Louise has been repeatedly recognized as one of the 10 Best Attorneys in Texas for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service. She was a Rising Star with Texas Super Lawyers. Published on “Family Law Negotiations” and “Examining Experts Effectively,” Mary Louise has contributed to the State Bar of Texas continuing legal education courses. Currently, she serves as Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the Austin Bar Association.. Mary Louise earned her undergraduate business degree (B.S.M.) from Tulane University in 2001. She obtained her law degree (J.D.) and graduate business degree (M.B.A.) from Tulane University in 2005. While in law school, Mary Louise served on the Tulane Law School Moot Court Judicial Council and participated on the Tulane Moot Court Negotiation Team, as both a member and team coach.. Prior to practicing law, Mary Louise worked at Condé Nast Publications in New York and at the White House, in Washington D.C. During her time at the White House, she served in the West Wing. Mary Louise was offered the position of Deputy Director of the President’s Personal Correspondence prior to entering law school. After receiving her JD and MBA, Mary Louise worked in executive recruiting for the former head of Korn Ferry’s Dallas office, R. William Funk, recruiting presidents and provosts for universities and colleges nationwide.. Mary Louise began her legal career working with Orsinger, Nelson, Downing and Anderson, LLP in Highland Park, Dallas, Texas, and then moved to Ikard Wynne LLP, and Wynne and Wynne in Austin, Texas.

Austin attorney Carolyn L. Collins has been practicing family law in Travis, Williamson and Hays counties for almost 40 years.  She has been board certified in Family Law since 1990.  Carolyn represents parties in complex family law cases including those which involve divorce, child custody, modification, enforcement, grandparent rights, spousal maintenance and adoptions.  Carolyn is an attorney with integrity.  She is an expert negotiator, but when a favorable settlement cannot be reached for her clients, she is a skilled litigator.  Carolyn is known for her calming influence and is often the calm in the middle of the storm.

Focusing on the future rather than the past results in better decisions, Lindley Bain, who heads up the Goranson Bain office in Austin, Texas, believes, and counsels divorcing clients to strive for healthy, attainable goals. Lindley concentrates on financially complex divorces and high-conflict custody matters. Lindley is board certified in Family Law. She practices both collaborative and traditional litigation with both creativity and compassion to address both their financial and emotional divorce.. Lindley recognizes the importance of managing the financial and emotional costs of contested family matters and divorces, and works to achieve the best possible outcomes for her clients. Relying on her background as an M.B.A. in Finance, Lindley offers a constructive and financially-minded approach to difficult family, property, and business issues. She develops long-term strategies and customized solutions for her clients, helping them to plan for retirement and their children’s education even as they solve immediate concerns such as separating property, obtaining an optimal financial package, and making parenting arrangements. Lindley uses her financial background and collaborative skills to assist non-married couples in crafting cohabitation agreements, parenting plans, pre marital agreements, and donor and surrogacy agreements that are tailor made to meet their individual and family needs and goals.. Drawing on her extensive experience in the courtroom and at the collaborative table, Lindley assists clients in evaluating their options to achieve their objectives and safeguard what is most important to them. Guiding clients to a place where they feel comfortable and confident in making decisions is a strength of Lindley’s counsel.. Lindley received her Bachelor’s degree from Austin College and her Juris Doctor and M.B.A. in Finance from Southern Methodist University.. Lindley practices in both the Austin area and Dallas area.

I was raised in the west Texas town of Abilene, where my dad was a Legal Aid Lawyer and my mom a probation officer for the county.  I received a Bachelor of Science degree from Southwest Texas State University in 2000 and was a case manager for adults with developmental disabilities after college.  I graduated with honors from Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 2006.

Being the child of divorce and having three children of my own, I understand how important the relationship between a parent and a child is. As a prent, you want to make sure that you are in your child's life and are there to see everything from their first steps to the day they graduate and get married. A divorce does not end that relationship. I was drawn to divorce anc custody work to make sure that my clients preserve those bonds.

Board Certified Austin divorce attorney specializes in divorce, modification, child support, enforcement, property division, custody, relocation and other complex legal matters in Austin, Texas, Williamson County, and Hays County.

As a board certified family law attorney, I and my team are here to get you through your family law matter.  I work to identify your goals and strategically representing you in the process. I have practiced law for 25 years and have worked with thousands of people during their divorce or other family law matter.  I am familiar with the lawyers and judges in our community.  I specialize in divorce litigation, collaborative divorce, custody issues, and high net worth estates.  I am committed to representing my clients in an assertive and effective manner with integrity.  Feel free to call my office to learn more.

I practice family law, including litigation, Collaborative Family Law and Limited Scope Representation.  I also mediates family law cases and Special Education cases as a contractor to the Texas Education Agency.

Courtney has exclusively practiced Family Law in Central Texas since becoming an attorney. She has represented clients in contested divorces, uncontested divorces, protective order hearings, child custody modifications, child support modifications, paternity actions, enforcements, and common law marriage cases. Courtney has also worked on a number of UIFSA and UCCJEA cases, or modifications of out-of-state custody and child support orders. Additionally, she has assisted with family law appeals and jury trial preparation.. Prior to opening her own firm, Courtney spent several years working for an established boutique family law firm in Austin. Before that, she was a certified law clerk directly representing survivors of domestic violence in family law cases through Bay Area Legal Aid and the King Hall Family Protection Clinic. She also gained valuable legal research and drafting experience with The Family Violence Appellate Project in Oakland, CA.

Ashley’s practice areas include Divorce, Child Custody, and Pet Custody. Ashley is an active member of the Texas Humane Legislation Network. Before joining Kirker Davis, Ashley worked as a law clerk with Sommerman, McCaffity & Quesada, LLP in Dallas on personal injury cases, including multidistrict litigation. Ashley also worked as an intern on U Visa and asylum cases at The Nelson Law Firm in Waco.. Ashley graduated from Baylor University School of Law. During law school, Ashley was a finalist in the Mad Dog Dawson Mock Trial Competition and a Quarterfinalist in the Mack Kidd Administrative Law Moot Court Tournament. Ashley was awarded the CourtCall Advocacy Award for her involvement with Baylor’s advocacy programs. Ashley won Third Place in the Ultimate Writer Competition. She was President of the Baylor chapter of Student Animal Legal Defense Fund. She was awarded the Bill Kimble Service Award for her volunteer work with Waco-area animal shelters.. Prior to attending law school, Ashley received her Master of Arts in Communication Studies and Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Baylor University, where she graduated with honors. As a graduate student, she received an award for the Top Student Paper in Philosophy and Ethics at the Southern States Communication Association Convention. While pursuing her B.A., Ashley was a Quarterfinalist at the National Debate Tournament. She was also the first female debater from Baylor to be a first-round recipient to compete at the National Debate Tournament and the first female debater from Baylor to be invited to compete at the Kentucky Round Robin.

Lianna Garza Smith is a founding Partner of Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC and has over 10 years of experience handling high-stakes family law cases including complicated divorces and contested child custody matters. Lianna regularly serves high net worth individuals and professionals in the Austin, Texas area and understands the unique challenges and complexities that come with high net worth divorces. Lianna’s extensive experience allows her to navigate even the most complex legal issues with ease, providing clients with the guidance and support they need during what can be an incredibly emotional and challenging time.. As an accomplished family law litigation attorney, Lianna has built a reputation for achieving exceptional results for clients through a deep understanding of the law, an unwavering dedication to excellence, and a fierce commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for every client. Lianna takes the time to fully understand each client’s unique situations and crafts a legal strategy that is tailored to their specific needs and goals. Lianna is highly skilled in negotiation and mediation, but also has a proven track record in the courtroom, making her a formidable advocate for her clients both in and out of court.. In addition to her legal expertise, Lianna is highly regarded for her professionalism and integrity in the legal community. She is committed to providing ethical and transparent representation to her clients, always keeping their best interest at the forefront.. Lianna was born in San Benito, Texas located in the Texas Rio Grande Valley. She lived there until moving to Austin to attend the University of Texas at Austin. She graduated with a B.A. in Philosophy, a B.A. in Sociology and a minor in English. She is a second generation Mexican-American and the first member of her family to graduate from college. After graduating, Lianna moved to Houston where she earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law Houston in 2012 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas that same year.. From 2012 to 2018, Lianna worked at two prestigious family law firms in Houston, Texas. During her time in Houston, she handled divorces involving family-owned businesses, multi-million-dollar estates, and contested child custody disputes. In 2018, Lianna moved back to Austin to continue to grow her stellar reputation in the Texas family law community as a trial attorney with her trademark client-focused approach and unparalleled work ethic. Prior to co-founding Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC, Lianna was a Partner at Kirker Davis, a family law firm in Austin, Texas.. Lianna Garza Smith provides concierge-level legal services to clients across Texas and most often the following areas: Travis County, Williamson County, Hays County, Bastrop County, Bell County, Austin, Westlake, Lakeway, Round Rock, Georgetown, Leander, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Lago Vista, Bee Cave, Buda, Kyle, and San Marcos.

Grant graduated from the University of Texas in 2010, with a major in Advertising and a minor in Business Foundations.  He then attended Texas Tech School of Law, where he was a member of the Texas Tech Law Review.  He received his Juris Doctor in 2013.. Grant began his career with the Bexar County Criminal DIstrict Attorney's office, where he quickly rose through the ranks to become a felony prosecutor in record time.  He spent significant time in a specialty Family Violence court, where he prosecuted cases involving domestic violence and substance abuse issues.  After getting priceless courtroom and trial experience, Grant followed his passion for the disenfranchised to Gray & Becker, P.C., where he devoted his practice exclusively to Family Law related issues.

David Moore has over 25 years of trial experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in highly complex cases in almost every aspect of the law. He has handled construction cases as large as $35 million in damages, and participated in the longest jury trial in Williamson County history resulting in a verdict in favor of his client. He was involved on the cutting edge of the development of bad faith law in Texas, with 3 landmark cases argued in the Texas Supreme Court. Today he devotes himself to the peaceful resolution of divorce cases, but has tried highly contested child custody cases before a jury when necessary.

Austin divorce lawyer Julia Martindill will be able to provide representation if you need assistance with a family law related case. Call my office to discuss your family's situation and the best possible legal approach.