Carla M. Calabrese

Carla M. Calabrese

Dallas, TX recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008
Calabrese Budner LLP

1 Best Lawyers award

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Awarded Practice Areas

Collaborative Law: Family Law Family Law Family Law Arbitration Family Law Mediation

Biography

Carla M. Calabrese is a family law attorney with Calabrese Budner LLP, practicing in Dallas, Texas. Her work focuses on Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law, Family Law Arbitration, and Family Law Mediation. She represents individuals and families in a wide range of domestic relations matters, with an emphasis on problem-solving approaches tailored to each client’s circumstances.

Carla M. has been included in Best Lawyers for her work in family law-related practice areas since 2008. This distinction is based on peer review by attorneys within the same geographic region and practice areas, reflecting professional recognition from colleagues in the legal community.

As part of Calabrese Budner LLP, Carla M. assists clients throughout Dallas and North Texas with family law matters involving negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and collaborative processes. Her practice is grounded in helping clients navigate complex legal issues while working toward practical and informed resolutions.

Calabrese Budner LLP

1 Best Lawyers award

Calabrese Budner LLP logo

Overview

  • Ethnicity: White

  • Bowling Green State University
  • University of Cincinnati, J.D. with Honors, graduated 1986

  • International Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys - member
  • A Cradle of Hope Adoption Center - Founder
  • Hope International Adoption and Humanitarian Aid Agency - Founder
  • International Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys - member
  • A Cradle of Hope Adoption Center - Founder
  • Hope International Adoption and Humanitarian Aid Agency - Founder
  • Bowling Green State University
  • University of Cincinnati, J.D. with Honors, graduated 1986
  • Ethnicity: White

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Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Collaborative Law: Family Law
  • Family Law
  • Family Law Arbitration
  • Family Law Mediation
Awards:
  • selected for Super Lawyers®? for 22 years

  • recognized 18 times as one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine

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