Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2024 
Lee Budner is a partner at Calabrese Budner LLP, a Dallas-based boutique family law firm known for handling complex, high-conflict divorce and custody matters. His practice focuses on Family Law and Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation, with an emphasis on cases involving contentious litigation, sophisticated financial issues, and difficult interpersonal dynamics.
Lee is particularly sought after for high-conflict cases, including disputes involving business ownership, complex property division, and custody matters shaped by adversarial or personality-driven conflict. He regularly handles emergency issues requiring immediate court intervention, where strategic judgment, preparation, and composure are critical.
Known for his disciplined, strategy-first approach, Lee focuses on controlling the trajectory of a case rather than reacting to it—positioning clients for strong, durable outcomes even in the most challenging circumstances.
Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch since 2024, Lee’s selection reflects peer recognition for his professional excellence and growing reputation in high-stakes family law matters.
