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Firm: Scott K Boates Attorney
Practice Areas: Family
A lawsuit is, indeed, like a war. But wise people never go to war without an end goal clearly defined. That's how we focus our emotions, control the costs and win our future.. Trench warfare is horrific, but that's often the nature of lawsuits in family court.. I take the comparison between lawsuits and war seriously. My grand father Boates was a Canadian infantryman in World War I -- he was gasssed and blind for 30 days after trying to save a mate who was killed. His son, my father, was an American POW in World War II and nearly starved in a German camp.. I am as intrigued by the application of the Art of War, by Sun Tsu, to law, as I am the application of the Taoism of Lao Tsu to life.. Apparently, Sun Tsu and Lao Tsu were not related. But it would be cool if they were.. In this life, I solve problems in any Texas Court -- often, problems not solved by other lawyers.. In 2016-2018, I represented 7 Dads who won primary or equal custody (50:50) for their children. I love my Dads.. In the same period, I also represented 6 moms who withstood custody challenges from their babies' daddies. I love my Moms.. I also survived 2 child custody modifications of my own, for my own daughter. I love my daughter, more than anyone.. The parents I represent tend to win, despite the fact that 'winning' isn't one of my ideals, any longer. Child custody litigation is about a young human's life. It's tough enough to survive a vacuous culture, silly social programming, and the power struggles of life.. Warring households between the parents we choose (and love) make it tougher.. It's wiser to focus on the little human's future, not our personal ego.. So, these days, I tend to refer-out more cases than I accept, and I certainly charge a lot more than I once did.. But here are a few war stories: as the 3rd lawyer on a 3-year old civil case, we obtained dismissal of a lawsuit through a successful Rule 12 motion challenging the authority of the plaintiff's attorney to sue my client. We danced between County Civil Court and a cool, old, Probate Court (overlooking Dealey Plaza), Montgomery County to Dallas County, and back again.. But it worked.. In Family Court, a young veteran who'd paid child support for several years for another man's child (WTF?!) was released from that burden through a successful Bill of Review on paternity.. In another Family Court case, Clients raising an undocumented child since her birth successsfully navigated international notice provisions to attain conservatorship and protection for their child.. Cases involving prosecution or opposition of guardianship and estates comprise the bulk of my Probate Court docket. I will venture into State District Court on select trust litigation cases.. In a feel-good pro bono case, a client saved her home (also the home of her disabled adult child) through combined persistent actions in both Probate Court and Civil District Court. In another well-publicized pro bono case, a Client 'without a country' who struggled for a decade to navigate State and Federal courts finally attained documentation -- again, dancing between multiple courts to find her answer and secure her future.. But it was a smarter colleague who actually carried the Client across the finish line. Still, the laterals we make in life can be critical, and often must be pin-point accurate. I made the pass; got the assist; and was delighted to have played.. Boom! as they say.. I enjoy solving puzzles and problems. There are lessons for each of us in the paths we choose together. It's my job to give you good counsel while the war rages around us. Our goal is your future, as carefully crafted as is possible (it's always a choice, not fate; otherwise, there'd be no growth and no point to this journey).. As a client, you come to me for a reason, and I treat our relationship with the dignity inherent in the mystery of why we choose certain friends, associates and counsellors over others. There's meaning for each of us in every battle we choose.. Maybe it's a good review, a referral or (preferably) a past-life tie that brings us together. Does it really matter?Our paths do matter, especially the intersections. I'm the first lawyer, judge and would-be polico in my family. I truly love the diversity of my law practice, my clientelle and the lessons I'm learning along the way. I've made appearances in more than 30 Texas counties.. What a ride.. If there's a path for us to share, let's make that choice and get moving.
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Firm: Bailey Galyen and Gold
Practice Areas: Family
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Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Coldwell Bowes, LLP
Practice Areas: Family
Shara McDonald Dixon has exclusively practiced family law in Austin, Texas since 2020.. Shara obtained her law degree from South Texas College of Law Houston in 2020 and graduated Magna Cum Laude. During her time in law school, she was a member of the South Texas Law Review and Student Bar Association. She also volunterred with the school's family law clinic, where she helped represent individuals with divorce and custody issues on a pro bono basis. Outside of school, she had the opportunity to clerk at a reputable Houston firm that handled complex custody disputes and property division cases consisting of multi-million dollar estates.. Shara graduated from Texas A&M University in December 2016 with a bachelor's degree in Political Science with a minor in Spanish. During her time at Texas A&M she served as scholarship chair for Gamma Phi Beta as well as a student senator for the Student Government Association, where she represented the interests of the student body at large. While completing her undergraduate degree, Shara clerked for the Office of the Attorney General Child Support Division and secured the role of a paralegal at a local family law firm, solidifying her decision to pursue her dream of becoming a family law attorney.. Upon graduation from law school, Shara returned home to Austin, Texas and has since been serving Travis and surrounding counties.. Shara strives to obtain creative solutions for her clients. She has uccessfully litigated many cases and is ready to take cases to trial when needed. She understands she is oftentimes meeting clients at a very uncertain and stressful point in their lives. Her goal is to guide each client through the legal process with her knowledge of the law and compassion for each unique situation, all while working to obtain the best outcome possible.
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Firm: Shumway Van
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Law Office of Shannon Strong, PLLC
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Eastland Firm
Practice Areas: Family
I'm a hard working family man. I'm divorced with kids myself, so I know how hard it is and how bad it hurts.
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Firm: Law Office of Scott D. Reiner
Practice Areas: Family
Aggressive and Dedicated Representation, Regardless the Situation.. Since I started my practice, I have assisted clients in a variety of matters. I began by appearing immediately in Court, and first-chaired a three-day jury trial by the end of the first year. I always strive to keep clients informed and create postive outcomes in uncertain situations.. I handle all types of probate/estate matters. I have prepared wills for clients and represented heirs in situations requiring heirship declarations and administrations. I also handle probate litigation and have been involved in multiple will contests.. I also have extensive experience in family law matters. I have assisted clients in custody cases and divorce cases. I also assist in name changes and adoptions.. Using the skills and experience since I started, I am able to assist in all types of matters of litigation.
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Firm: Parker Law Firm
Practice Areas: Family
At Parker Law Firm, we understand that when legal matters arise, you’re likely to find the specific laws detailing the process complicated and daunting. To make things worse, your emotional state may make it hard for you to focus on these complex matters alone.. Our firm is small enough that clients are given the personal care and attention they need and deserve and we provide exceptional experience, knowledge and insight in Family Law, Construction, Corporate, Personal Injury, and Criminal matters. Our mission is to take a genuine interest in you, the client, in order to understand your objectives and strive to exceed your expectations.. We dedicate ourselves to these values:
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Firm: PiperBurnett
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Law offices of Scott Guller, PC
Practice Areas: Family
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Practice Areas: Family
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Practice Areas: Family
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Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Sharon Trigo
Practice Areas: Family
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Practice Areas: Family
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Practice Areas: Family
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