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Mr. Kant, a native Texan from Houston, has lived in Austin with his family for the past thirteen years.  After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Saint Edward’s University, Mr. Kant was offered a merit-based scholarship for his exceptional academic performance to study at the University of Texas School of Law.  While earning his J.D., Mr. Kant honed his skills outside of the classroom through internships with the Travis County District Attorney’s Office and the Travis County Juvenile Public Defender.  There he gained the respect and recommendations of his supervisors and clients.. Fighting for the best interests’ of children and their families has been a hallmark of Mr. Kant’s professional career.  The highly personal intersection between family and the law when dealing with issues like divorce and child custody makes the assistance of a trusted, objective advisor essential.  With confidence and experience, Mr. Kant guides his client’s through this very difficult and taxing time, while protecting their most valued interests.. In addition to his family law practice, Mr. Kant handles estate planning, probate and guardianship issues.  From establishing trusts to plan for a child’s future, to drafting a will and powers of attorney in preparation for the unexpected, Mr. Kant instructs his client’s on how to best protect themselves, their assets and their families.

Christiane M. Kim is an associate attorney at Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC. Her areas of focus include complex divorce and family law matters, as well as estate planning.. Christiane M. Kim is passionate about helping families through the difficult times that accompany divorce and custody litigation as a family law attorney at Deyerle Silva Smith, PLLC. Her experience shapes her commitment to listening carefully to clients to understand their circumstances, set goals, and tailor a plan to help them move forward with confidence.. Before working at Deyerle Silva Smith on complex divorce cases and custody litigation, she worked as an associate at a boutique family law firm with a focus on high-end family law cases. Her experience reinforced her conviction to fight for her clients with compassion. She understands the importance and strength of teamwork and thrives in the team-oriented environment of Deyerle Silva Smith.. As a strong advocate for families, Christiane excels at advising clients on how to achieve their goals while still putting their children’s interests first. She recognizes that family law is not just about crunching numbers on a spreadsheet or dividing up days on a calendar; it is about restructuring a family to enable clients and their children to move forward on a positive footing.. Christiane graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with honors. She then attended Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law in Dallas, Texas. While in law school, Christiane worked as a student attorney with the W.W. Caruth, Jr. Child Advocacy Clinic representing foster children as their Attorney Ad Litem.