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Nikki is a Lead Litigation Attorney at Smith & Bledsoe Family Law Firm. She is an original Austinite who pursued her bachelor’s degree in Political Science while competing as a D2 women’s lacrosse player at Catawba College. Ms. Chapa returned to Texas in 2017 to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming an attorney. She attended St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas where she received both her Juris Doctorate in law and a Master’s degree in Business Administration.. Nikki has a background as a highly motivated and skilled attorney. Her appreciation for complex legal issues, litigation, and helping those in need guided her into a career in family law. She prides herself on being an assertive advocate for her clients.

I understand, personally, the turmoil that divorce and child custody actions bring.  I have been through both, and empathize with my clients.  I understand their need to have a compasstionate attorney, who is dedicated to helping them understand the court process and devoted to helping them get the best resolution.

I am a second career lawyer. Before attending law school I spent ten years serving in the military as an attack helicopter pilot.  I am a father and zealous advocate in family law cases.  The same integrity, honesty and dependability required to operate as an aviator, now exists to create a dynamic attorney-client relationship.

I strive to save people from the full "litigation experience" of divorce. I try to help clients through the family law process as painlessly as possible, keeping their ultimate goals in mind. I try to facilitate agreed resolutions that allow my clients to move on with their lives.. I have been practicing primarily family law since 2009. Before I went into practice I was a law librarian and legal research professor for 13 years. I have experience handling divorce, modification of child custody and support, drafting of qualified domestic relations orders (QDRO), estate planning and probate matters. My office is well equipped to handle most family law matters, from the simple to the very complex. We also handle collaborative family law matters and adoptions.. My office is centrally located in Grapevine, Texas and we handle cases in Tarrant and Denton Counties, including the municipalities of Grapevine, Southlake, Colleyville, Bedford, Hurst, Euless, Arlington, North Richland Hills, Richland Hills, Keller, Haltom City, Watauga, Mansfield, Fort Worth, Northlake, Westlake, Trophy Club, Flower Mound, Lewisville, Highland Village, Argyle, Double Oak, Denton, Krum, Carrollton and Coppell. On the personal side, I am married and practice with my husband, Donald.  We have 3 sons. Interests outside of the law revolve around cooking and World Cup soccer events.

Heather King is the complete family lawyer, one of the few family law attorneys with extensive experience from the beginning of a case, through trial or settlement to the handling of an appeal. Because of her range of talents, she is called upon to handle trials and appeals throughout the state.. Ms. King is especially adept at handling appeals of divorce cases. Recently, a reporter for WBAP Radio in Fort Worth spoke to her about the challenges involved in appealing a divorce case.. She joined KoonsFuller in 2007 as a Partner and manager of the firm’s Southlake office. Heather King is President of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists and a former President of the Tarrant County Bar Association and the Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association.

Kimberly is a family law attorney in the KoonsFuller, P.C., Southlake Office.  Her practice includes agreed divorce, complex divorce, family law litigation, suits affecting parent-child relationship (SAPCR / custody), modifications, adoptions, guardianships, mediation, collaborative matters, QDROs, child support and enforcements.

Houston native, Paul Michael Leopold, graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science in Marriage, Family, and Human Development and was provisionally licensed as a Certified Family Life Educator by the National Council on Family Relations prior to graduating from Texas A&M University School of Law.. Mr. Leopold joined KoonsFuller in 2015 after clerking for the Eastland Court of Appeals in Eastland, Texas. Mr. Leopold has quickly become a go-to attorney within the Firm and among colleagues outside of the firm. In 2017, Mr. Leopold became the youngest recipient of the Joseph W. McKnight Best Family Law CLE Article award, which is awarded by the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas once each year for the best continuing legal education article in Texas from that year. Mr. Leopold regularly prepares articles and presentations for continuing legal education courses held around the nation.. Mr. Leopold primarily acts as appellate counsel on cases, whether KoonsFuller handled the trial or not. Mr. Leopold has handled appeals and original proceedings before the Supreme Court of Texas and before 8 different courts of appeals around the state of Texas. Mr. Leopold also regularly assists attorneys within and without the Firm with legal briefing and dispositive motions.. Although Mr. Leopold primarily acts as appellate counsel, his unique experiences and education give him the demeanor, knowledge, and ability necessary to effectively serve his clients at any stage of litigation. Outside of work, Mr. Leopold enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and rock climbing.

At JLS, we understand that the decision to separate or file for divorce is not an easy one.  Ineviteably, it will probably be one of the most difficult experiences in your life--not only emotionally, but financially.  Our firm will do everything we can to provide you with the best representation possible.  We understand that your case is the most important thing happening to you at this point in your life.  We will be there for you, not only as your lawyer, but as a counselor, too.   If you are looking for tough but compassionate attorneys, contact our firm today for a free consultation.

Licensed to practice law in California and Texas.

Southlake family lawyer Michelle Purvis delivers high-quality representation for a wide range of family matters. She represents clients in all areas of family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, property division, and order enforcement. From the negotiating table to the courtroom, Michelle is a skilled professional backed by over 20 years of experience. Before founding her own firm, Michelle Purvis Law, Michelle worked at a large family law firm in Houston. She was trained by some of Texas’ leading family law trial attorneys and carries that knowledge and training into her practice today. Michelle holds a B.S. from the University of Houston-Downtown and a J.D. from South Texas College of Law. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the State Bar of Texas Family Law Section, the Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, and the Texas Family Law Foundation.

My goal is to guide my clients through their legal issue giving them solid advice on how to best handle their situation at a reasonable fee.  As your attorney I will advise you of your legal rights, guide you through the legal process and give you straight forward answers so that you can achieve the best possible outcome.