Carie P. Silvestri

With extensive experience in collaborative law, mediation, and litigation, Dallas-based divorce attorney Carie Silvestri is dedicated to bringing creativity, empathy, and strategic thinking to every family law case she manages. Her compassionate approach and ability to navigate complex disputes have made her a reliable ally for families seeking amicable solutions.

Carie specializes in family law and mediation, ensuring her clients receive focused attention. Originally from Texas, she graduated from SMU School of Law (now SMU Dedman School of Law) and has been practicing law since 1999, concentrating solely on family law since 2006. Before joining Hargrave Family Law, Carie ran her own family law practice in Allen, Texas, tackling complex custody disputes, property division, and collaborative processes.

Her expertise in collaborative divorce is demonstrated by her leadership roles and presentations at conferences for the State Bar of Texas, Collaborative Divorce Texas, and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. Pursuing continued learning, Carie attended Harvard Law School's Program on Negotiation at the Harvard Negotiation Institute in 2018 to enhance her mediation skills.

Carie has been consistently recognized in *Best Lawyers in America* for both Collaborative Law: Family Law since 2015 and Family Law since 2016. Her firm, Hargrave Family Law, has earned a Tier 1 ranking in *Best Law Firms* since 2017, and in 2023, she was named *Lawyer of the Year* for Collaborative Law in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

At Hargrave Family Law, Carie is aligned with the mission of resolving family law matters with compassion and minimal disruption. She aims to guide clients toward resolution empathetically, offering options that align with client goals while ensuring progress in their cases. Carie is committed to providing families with forward-focused solutions.