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Best Lawyers Near You in Irving, Texas for Family Law
Brad M. LaMorgese is trusted and respected by his clients as a passionate advocate with the ability to analyze and balance competing interests in every matter he handles, from beginning to end. He is one of the few appellate family lawyers in Texas. During his nearly two decades in practice, he has achieved success in dozens of cases in Texas appeals courts and the Texas Supreme Court, as well as the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. He has handled appeals involving all areas of Family Law, ...
Jeff Domen is a Board Certified family law attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley in Plano. His inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© for Family Law from 2013 through 2026 reflects more than a decade of sustained peer recognition in complex family law matters across North Texas. Jeff has also been named to LawDragon’s 500 Leading Family Lawyers list (2024–2026), selected to Texas Super Lawyers every year from 2014 through 2025, and recognized by D Magazine’s Best Lawyers ...
Angel Berbarie is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and a partner at Goranson Bain Ausley in Plano. With over 22 years practicing exclusively in family law, Angel has been named to Best Lawyers in America (2021–2026), Texas Super Lawyers (2022–2026), Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star (2012–2018), D Magazine's Best Lawyers in Dallas (2026), and LawDragon's 500 Leading Family Lawyers (2025–2026). She is a Certified Mediator through t...
Esther R. Donald is a family law attorney at Goranson Bain Ausley in Dallas. She has been admitted to the Texas Bar since 1988 and has practiced family law for 38 years. Esther is a Master Credentialed Collaborative Professional through Collaborative Divorce Texas and is admitted to practice in the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas. Esther has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© for Family Law from 2017 through 2026 and for Collaborative Law: Family Law from 2024 throug...
Julie Quaid is a partner in the firm of Quaid Farish, LLC whose practice is limited to matrimonial law. Quaid Farish and all its lawyers are Martindale-Hubbell "AV" rated and are listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, the highest ratings a lawyer and a law firm can receive. Julie provides her clients with a full spectrum of family law services, including collaborative divorce, pre and post-marital agreements, domestic partnership agreements, complex property issues and child relate...
Benson Varghese is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Family Law. Benson Varghese is the founder and managing partner of Varghese Summersett, a premier Texas law firm known for its elite attorneys and exceptional results in personal injury, family law, and criminal defense. In addition to overseeing the firm — which has offices in Fort Worth, Dallas, Southlake, and Houston — Be...
Tiffany S. White is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Tiffany S., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tiffany S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brody McClure is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Brody, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brody is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
William McClure is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. William, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Shane Landers joined Mueller Family Law Group in 2018, beginning his career with the firm as a family law clerk for partners Jim Mueller and Rob McAngus. Based in Dallas, Texas, Shane practices exclusively in family law and represents clients in a wide range of matters involving divorce, child custody, and other family law issues. In recognition of his professional accomplishments, Shane was selected as Best Lawyer Under 40 by Dallas Magazine in 2023. He was also named to Best Lawyers: Ones t...
Gwendolyn joined us as an intern in early 2023 and quickly made herself indispensable. Her scholastic record and work history will tell you she’s brilliant, but it’s her tenacity, compassion, and empathy that make her such a gifted family law attorney. “I really can’t think of a more meaningful area of the law than divorce and family law,” Gwendolyn says. “Every client, every story, every challenge is different, but my goal is always the same: help each per...
As an associate attorney at Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, Melissa Cowle represents clients in all areas of family law, including divorce, parental visitation, spousal support, property division, marital agreements, paternity and modifications. In her own practice, Melissa approaches those she represents with genuine concern and a desire to put them at ease. She understands those who come to see her are good people who may be at a particularly low point in their lives. She provides...
Jacob Elmore is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Jacob, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jacob is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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 divi...
Karen Bryson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Karen, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Hailey Klingbeil is an Associate at Varghese Summersett in the Family Law Group, where she is passionate about helping individuals and families navigate times of change and crisis. She has a deep understanding of the emotional and legal challenges that come with divorce, child custody disputes, property division, and other family matters. Hailey is committed to providing personalized attention to each client so she can understand their unique situation and tailor a strategy to achieve the bes...
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