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Ike Vanden Eykel KoonsFuller 1717 McKinney Avenue Suite 1500 Dallas, Texas 75202 (214) 871-2727 (214) 871-0196 fax Website Ike Vanden Eykel is known nationwide as one of the most renowned family law attorneys. He has an ability to craft complex property settlements or take a large case to court. In an issue of Town & Country magazine (February 2011), Ike Vanden Eykel was the only Texas attorney featured among the nation’s 15 most effective family law attorneys for wealthy, famous clients. He has been described as the “reigning king” of Texas divorce and the “divorce law jedi” by The Dallas Morning News (2007) and is counted among the Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine (2011-2013). Ike Vanden Eykel is a Past President of the Dallas Bar Association. He served on the board of directors of the State Bar of Texas and was a commissioner of the Texas Equal Access to Justice Commission. As CEO and Managing Shareholder of KoonsFuller, P.C., he has grown the firm into one of the nation’s largest that handles exclusively family law cases in five Texas locations. Ike Vanden Eykel is often a commentator on local television and radio. Recently, he discussed Divorce and the Economy nationally on the Fox Business Network and on Good Day Dallas, the most-watched morning show in Dallas-Fort Worth. Active in civic and community affairs in Dallas, where he and his wife live, Mr. Vanden Eykel serves on the board of directors of the Family Compass and the Dallas Bar Foundation. He devoted much of his year as President of the Dallas Bar Association to increasing legal aid to the poor of Dallas. Read more... |
PRACTICE AREAS Family Law Complex Divorce Child Custody/Visitation Property Division Enforcement Orders Mediation Appeals YEARS IN PRACTICE 41 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers American College of Family Trial Lawyers VIDEOS SOCIAL MEDIA |
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Kevin B. Ross 8150 N Central Expy Suite M2070 Dallas, TX 75206 214-731-3151 Office Hours Monday - Friday: 9am- 6pm Saturday - Sunday: By Appointment Only contact@rosscrimlaw.com Website Kevin B. Ross is well known for his ability to handle complex criminal cases in the federal and state criminal justice system. Kevin has experience across the U.S. and abroad, from Europe to Afghanistan, the UAE and Mexico. He is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is highly respected for his strategic and thorough approach to every case. A skilled negotiator, he is persistent and prepared to advocate for his clients understanding what’s at stake. He routinely handles complex federal cases such as white-collar fraud (including bank fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, health care fraud, visa fraud), computer hacking cases, cybercrime, child pornography, and large-scale drug conspiracies. He has successfully defended state cases involving murder, drug possession and distribution (i.e., methamphetamine, marijuana, heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine), assault, theft, driving while intoxicated (DWI), sexual assault, injury to a child, prostitution, human trafficking, public lewdness, child pornography, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct and public intoxication. He also helps clients clear their criminal record through expunction and/or sealing through a nondisclosure petition. Kevin holds an AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell for the highest ethical standards and legal ability. Moreover, his colleagues voted him a Texas Super Lawyer, a service of Thomson Reuters, from 2013 -2018, among many other recognitions. The Law Office of Kevin B. Ross is comprised of dedicated and skilled attorneys who are positioned to handle any criminal matter, large or small, simple or complex. Read more |
PRACTICE AREAS Federal Criminal Defense Expunction Non-Disclosures YEARS IN PRACTICE 16 SOCIAL MEDIA |
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David L. Traylor The Adolphus Tower 1412 Main Street #611 Dallas, Texas 75202 214-382-0900 214-505-4222 mobile Website A proud Texan, David L. Traylor was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, but from the age of 18 months has lived in Dallas. Growing up in the 70’s and 80’s in the Preston Hollow neighborhood of North Dallas, it was a different time; a time when kids spent most of their time outdoors, free to roam neighborhoods and go where they pleased. A kid’s bike was his “car” and his freedom. Friends and siblings could pedal as far as they wished long as they could make it home by dark. He’s seen the city and the surrounding towns experience tremendous growth and change. But to him, what hasn’t changed are the feelings of freedom, undying positivity and possibility. Those feelings have never left him and remain a big part of what drives him to help others. He feels people should be free to enjoy their surroundings and continue to progress in their lives. And if they stumble, he’s honored to be called upon to help them keep that freedom. He enjoys helping clients put their problems behind them to return to their normal lives. He is an alumnus of Jesuit College Preparatory School in Dallas, Southern Methodist University (SMU) and The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). He earned a degree in Economics and Finance at UTD before returning to SMU to earn his law degree. Mr. Traylor has been recognized by his peers with the highest possible rating, ‘AV Preeminent’ in ethical standards and legal ability through Martindale-Hubbell, a recognition that only a small percentage of lawyers ever attain. He has earned a 10.0 out of 10.0 rating on Avvo and received their Client Choice Award in 2014. He was recognized in 2015 as one of the Three Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Dallas by ThreeBestRated.com. Mr. Traylor lives in revitalized downtown Dallas with his wife, enjoys travel, dining and is an accomplished poker player. He recently became a member of MENSA. He also truly enjoys helping his clients whom he says are typically good people in tough situations. Read more |
PRACTICE AREAS Criminal Defense Jail Release DWI Driving While Intoxicated Traffic Tickets Warrants Probation Violations Drug Possession Assault Family Violence Bail Bonds YEARS IN PRACTICE 20 SOCIAL MEDIA |
PRACTICE AREAS Specializing in Sexual Assaults of Children and Adults All Misdemeanors in Collin and Dallas Counties Collin County Juvenile Cases Assaultive Offenses Drug Cases: Possession, Distribution or Manufacture of any Controlled Substance Driving While Intoxicated Offenses Expunctions Sex Crimes Thefts Petitions of Non-Disclosure YEARS IN PRACTICE 24 SOCIAL MEDIA |
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Meaders Law PLLC 8500 N Stemmons Frwy Suite 3052 Dallas, Texas 75247 (214) 926-0661 meaderslaw@gmail.com Website Alexandra Meaders was born in Bogota, Colombia. After graduating with her Bachelor’s Degree at Universidad Pedagogica Nacional de Colombia, she was nationally selected to participate in a Cultural Exchange Scholarship in the United States and has since become a United States Citizen. She obtained her Juris Doctorate Degree at Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio. As the first immigrant from her family to come to the United States, she worked full time to support herself through law school where she also managed to obtain the distinction of being named to the Dean’s List. While completing her studies at Capital Law, she also enrolled and completed a negotiations program at Harvard University Law School. Her dedication to pro bono work was recognized when she graduated law school with pro bono honors. She has since returned to Texas as a licensed attorney after having successfully passed the Texas Bar exam on first attempt. Alexandra has also graduated from the Trial Lawyer’s College which is a great honor in the legal community. She believes that dedication to constant learning and ongoing education is highly important to serving her clients to the best of her ability. Alexandra is an active member of Aila and TLC. As the first immigrant from her family, she understands the relevance of immigration cases in the lives of people and the stresses involved with the process. In her view, destinies of families and communities. Prior to attending law school, Alexandra worked as an educator in Dallas, Texas. She realized the fears and struggles many Hispanic families faced because of their immigration status, and saw first-hand the adverse impact of these circumstances on the education of Hispanic children. She strongly believes in the potential of the Hispanic community when afforded equal justice and equal opportunities under the law. This belief has helped shape her career goals to become an immigration and criminal law attorney working to make a difference in her community. |
PRACTICE AREAS Immigration Court Representation Criminal State/Federal Court Representation Adjustment of Status Green Card Renewal Naturalization Provisional Waivers YEARS IN PRACTICE 2.5 ORGANIZATIONS/PROGRAMS State Bar of Texas Trial Lawyer's College Capital University Law School Harvard Law School - Negotiations Program for Attorneys VIDEOS SOCIAL MEDIA |
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McClure Law Group mcclure-lawgroup.com DALLAS DIVORCE LAWYERS PROTECTING YOUR FUTURE, YOUR CHILDREN, AND YOUR PROPERTY The McClure Law Group is a boutique Dallas family law firm that handles a wide range of matters, including divorce, high net worth divorce, child custody, child support, post-divorce modifications, collaborative law, and appeals. Our founder, Kelly McClure, has been Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1995 and has been recognized as a "D Magazine Best Family Lawyer" for over a decade. Ms. McClure began her career in tax law, but she now applies her tax law knowledge to high-asset divorces and similar family law matters. Robert Epstein, a partner at the McClure Law Group, is also Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization as of 2014. Our law firm handles cases in counties across Texas, but we are prepared to travel out of state for matters that require it. If you need a compassionate but tenacious family law attorney to help you build a bright future, the experienced advocates at the McClure Law Group are ready to help you. Read more... CLIENT REVIEWS "Kelly McClure is not only my attorney but has become a dear friend as well. I am not sure how many people can say that about their attorney. Kelly and her crew at McClure Law Group have been there by my side whenever I have needed them for the past 25 plus years. They are available whenever I call them and are always quick to respond to my needs. If you are looking for an attorney that will fight for you and be there for you whenever you need them, McClure Law Group is a perfect choice!" "Kelly McClure helped me through a very difficult time in my life and did an excellent job for me on my divorce! She and her team later helped me get custody of my grandchildren too. She is the best!" Read more... |
PRACTICE AREAS Post-Divorce Modifications Alternative Dispute Resolution Pre- and Post-Marital Agreements Paternity Issues Appealing a Divorce Decree or Judgment Enforcement of Court Orders Child Custody Grandparent's Rights / Joint Custody Child Custody Modification Temporary Custody Modification Parenting Plans and Parenting Time Child Custody for Special Needs Children Sole Custody / Parental Alienation Child Support YEARS IN PRACTICE 20+ PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS American Bar Association State Bar of Texas Family Law Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization Dallas Bar Association Collin County Bar Association Dallas Association of Young Lawyers State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee Attorneys Serving the Community Annette Stewart American Inn of Courts Junior League of Dallas VIDEOS SOCIAL MEDIA |
PRACTICE AREAS Estate Planning Corporate Law Bankruptcy Real Estate Law Tax Law More... YEARS IN PRACTICE 20+ SOCIAL MEDIA |
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Thomas A. Greenwald 7160 N. Dallas Parkway Suite 650 Plano, Texas 75024 GBAfamilylaw.com tgreenwald@gbafamilylaw.com P: 214.473.9696 F: 469.467.8059 Website 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 high-conflict personality cases, personality disorder cases (including narcissistic personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder), and mental health cases involving child custody and complex property issues in jury and non-jury cases. He also practices collaborative law and conducts mediation. Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Tom has more than 27 years of family law experience. He has been selected for inclusion in the list of “Best Lawyers in Dallas” by D Magazine, “Best Lawyers in America” by Woodward and White Press, and “Top 100: Super Lawyers in the State of Texas” by Thomson Reuters. Tom also holds an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell which is the organization’s highest rating and he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. 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. Read more |
PRACTICE AREAS Divorce Family Law Child Support Wealth Valuation Property Division Adoption Paternity Mediation More... YEARS IN PRACTICE 20+ SOCIAL MEDIA |
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Clark Law Group 8226 Douglas Ave., Ste. 802 Dallas, TX 75225 (469) 906-2266 www.clgtx.com The founder of the Clark Law Group, Stephen Clark divides his practice among family law matters, personal injury and limited criminal defense practices. Based in Dallas, Texas, he provides representation to clients throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Mr. Clark has been admitted to practice before all Texas state courts since 2011 and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court of the Northern District of Texas. Mr. Clark's family law client base is primarily made up of people who are facing the end of their marriages and who are thus having to deal with such divorce-related legal issues as property division, child custody and visitation, and spousal and child support. A forceful courtroom advocate on their behalf when litigation is necessary, he also has extensive experience in mediation, and this allows him to often help his clients come to an accord on these matters through the use of that alternative dispute resolution method. Mr. Clark also prepares and reviews prenuptial agreements, and his other family law experience includes assisting domestic violence victims in obtaining protective orders. He also helps people whose marriages have already been legally dissolved and who are now seeking the enforcement of or modifications to existing support and parenting court orders. Mr. Clark additionally represents people who have been harmed by the negligence of other parties in cases involving premises liability as well as workplace accidents and truck and other motor vehicle crashes. His criminal defense cases have included, domestic violence, assault, and other felonies and misdemeanors. Mr. Clark's successful track record in all these endeavors has earned him a "Superb" peer review rating through Avvo as well as nominations and ratings with Texas Super Lawyers. A 2011 Juris Doctor recipient from St. Mary's University School of Law, he also studied at LSE Law, part of the London School of Economics and Political Science. Read more |
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Kris Hayes Managing Partner Balekian Hayes, PLLC 4144 North Central Expressway, Suite 1200 Dallas, Texas 75204 Telephone: (214) 828-2800 Facsimile: (214) 827-9671 kris@bh-pllc.com www.bh-pllc.com Kris is board certified in the area of family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Kris earned her law degree at St. Mary's University School of Law in San Antonio after completing her Bachelor of Business Administration at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. She continued her education by earning a Master of Business Administration at St Mary's University School of Business. Kris finished college at the age of 17 and both law school and MBA school by the age of 23, making her one of the youngest attorneys in Dallas at that time. Kris has four children and lives in Dallas with her husband Phillip. Kris is a credentialed mediator in all family and CPS matters. Kris is licensed in four states and made a name for herself early on in the world of civil litigation. Over time, it became apparent that her true passion is children and families and the switch to family law was born. Kris began her own practice in 2003 and has been practicing law in Dallas and surrounding counties for twenty years. She is known for her honesty and candor and is dedicated to providing her clients both of those things. |
Mark Scroggins 2500 Legacy Drive Suite 250 Frisco, TX 75034 214.469.3100 scrogginslawgroup.com Mark L. Scroggins is an aggressive and experienced trial attorney with a sound understanding of business matters that serves him well in family law. An accomplished speaker and author, Mr. Scroggins has practiced family law throughout the state of Texas for over 25 years. He has written about family law matters for Texas Lawyer and has spoken about litigation technology before numerous organizations and corporate clients. Mr. Scroggins has a unique background in cutting-edge litigation technology, which is utilized by the entire Firm to increase the benefit to its litigation clients. Named by Vogue Magazine as one of the Top Lawyers for Women in the state of Texas, Mr. Scroggins also represents a large number of male clients in his family law practice. Mr. Scroggins has built a strong reputation among executives, professionals, business owners and entrepreneurs for his hard-nosed, aggressive style, as well as his prowess in family law and business litigation matters. Most often, Mr. Scroggins is involved in contentious or high-stakes family law litigation where child custody or complex property issues are involved. His vast experience in these areas proves especially helpful to his high net worth and business owner clients. He enjoys the challenge of helping his clients fight ruthless or unruly opponents, while assisting in accomplishing their goals. Mr. Scroggins is an active member of the Family Law section of the State Bar of Texas, Collin County Bar Association, Denton County Bar Association and Dallas Bar Association. More... |
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Lisa G. Duffee Duffee + Eitzen LLP 4311 Oak Lawn Ave Suite 600 Dallas TX, 75219 E: info@d-elaw.com P: (214) 416 9010 F: (214) 416 9005 d-elaw.com Lisa Duffee, founding partner of Duffee + Eitzen LLP, efficiently represents her clients as a family law attorney-negotiating and securing financial settlements in divorce, complex property division, and custody cases. She has practiced law in the Dallas area for over three decades, representing clients in jury trials and bench trials. Prior to her transition to family law in 2000 Duffee was a partner at 2 large Dallas law firms, handling complicated business and real estate litigation matters. With experience in collaborative law, Duffee employs compassionate spirit, business acumen, and innovative problem-solving skills to assist clients in reaching their goals. She is known for seeking resolution through negotiation, facilitation of communication, and a clear understanding of the client’s end-goals. The results minimize expense, emotional toll, and psychological impact. Her respectful demeanor and empathy for clients affirm her reputation as a discerning advocate. Duffee is rated as a Best Lawyer in Dallas by D Magazine, Best Lawyers America: Collaborative Law and Family Law, and LawDragon top 500 Leading Family Lawyers. Duffee is active in the Dallas community supporting organizations such as Meals on Wheels, The Bridge, North Texas Food Bank, and Attorneys Serving the Community, and the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (DVAP). She is also involved with Collaborative Law Dallas, State Bar of Texas, Texas Indian Bar Association, and is a former board member of the Family Law Section of the Dallas Bar Association. Duffee + Eitzen pledged $50,000 to the endowment fund of the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program of the Dallas Bar Association and is a founding supporter of the SMU VanSickle Family Law Clinic |