A different approach to family law
I didn’t become a family lawyer because I like conflict. I became one because I want to help people make thoughtful decisions for themselves and their children during one of the most difficult transitions of their lives.
After nearly three decades practicing family law, I’ve seen how quickly traditional litigation can escalate conflict, strain relationships, and consume resources families have worked hard to build. That experience shaped my belief that, whenever possible, families deserve a better way forward.
Why I practice differently
Divorce is not simply a legal problem. It is a family transition that happens to involve the law.
When one parent leaves a courtroom feeling defeated, the consequences rarely end when the case does. Conflict can follow families into co-parenting, important milestones, and their children’s lives for years to come.
That is why I focus my practice on Collaborative Divorce, mediation, and other non-litigated forms of dispute resolution. My goal is to help clients make informed, intentional decisions while protecting their children, privacy, relationships, and financial resources whenever possible.
Experience that sees the whole picture
Over the course of my career, I have helped clients navigate complex custody matters, significant financial issues, and the division of businesses both large and small.
I bring both legal experience and a broader understanding of what families may be carrying into the process. As a Family Law Mediator and Parenting Facilitator, I understand how to guide difficult conversations toward practical resolution. As a certified TBRI® Practitioner, I also bring a trauma-informed perspective to work involving children and families.
I am currently pursuing the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® designation to further strengthen my ability to help clients understand the financial decisions involved in divorce.
A perspective shaped by family
My work is also informed by my own experiences with divorce, stepfamilies, cultural differences, and parenting a neurodivergent child.
As the child of parents from two different continents and religious traditions—and the first American in my family—I understand how culture, family traditions, and acculturation can influence deeply personal decisions.
I have also experienced the process of identifying a child’s differences, pursuing diagnosis and treatment, and creating accommodations and supportive environments. Those experiences have reinforced my belief that no two families should be approached with a one-size-fits-all solution.
Training, leadership & recognition
- Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Super Lawyers recognition, 2018–present
- Best Lawyers recognition in Collaborative Law and Family Law, 2018–present
- Basic and Advanced Collaborative Law Training
- Member, Collaborative Divorce Texas
- Member, Collaborative Divorce Dallas Practice Group
- Certified TBRI® Practitioner
- Family Law Mediator
- Parenting Facilitator
- Pursuing Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® designation
- Chair, Dallas Bar Association
- Immediate-past Chair, State Bar of Texas Collaborative Law Section
- Innovations Team Member, State Bar of Texas Collaborative Law Section
- Texas Super Lawyer, 2015 to present
- Best Lawyers in America, Family Law and Collaborative Family Law 2018 to present; Family Law Mediation 2024 to present
Helping you protect what matters
My role is to help you understand your options, think beyond the immediate conflict, and make decisions that are reasoned and intentional. I want you and your partner to be able to continue showing up for your children while preserving as much of your privacy, financial security, and family foundation as possible.