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David Carlock
Carlock & Gormley, L.L.P.
8111 Preston Road
Suite 550
Dallas, TX 75225
Phone: (214) 346-0306 | Fax: (214) 346-0353
http://www.carlockgormley.com
Family Law & Custody Experience You Can Rely On
Legal Topic
Family Law
Preferred New Clients
We prefer to handle difficult family law cases, such as: Complex Divorce, Child Custody, Modifications, Grandparents' Rights, Collaborative Law, Mediation, Community Property Division, and Texas Child Support Enforcement.
Sub-Categories
Family Law
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Restraining Orders
- Domestic Violence
- Child Support
- Children's Rights
- Custody
- Paternity
- Visitation
- Civil Unions
- Common Law Marriage
- Domestic Partnerships
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender Rights
- Living Together/Cohabitation
- Marriage
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Legal Topic
Divorce
Preferred New Clients
We prefer to handle difficult family law cases, such as: Complex Divorce, Child Custody, Modifications, Grandparents' Rights, Collaborative Law, Mediation, Community Property Division, and Texas Child Support Enforcement.
Sub-Categories
Divorce
- Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support
- Annulment
Bar Admissions
TX, May 1967
Bar Number: 03813000
Specialty Certifications
Board Certified, Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Other Court Admissions
Texas
Association Memberships
Texas State Bar, Member
American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member
State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section, Member
Texas Bar Foundation, Sustaining Life Fellow, Member
Dallas Bar Foundation, Sustaining Life Fellow, Member
College of the State Bar of Texas, Member
Continuing Education
Board Certified, Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Papers and Publications
Jury Trials: Now More Than Ever. 2006 ULTIMATE TRIAL NOTEBOOK, State Bar of Texas, Chapter 14;
Pretrial - Discovery. 2003 ADV. FAM. L. COURSE, State Bar of Texas, Chapter 39;
Creative Discovery Techniques. 2002 ADV. FAM. L. COURSE, State Bar of Texas, Chapter 61.
Example Cases
We have 50 years of combined legal experience offering confidential and cost-effective representation to our clients in the areas of: Complex Divorce, Possession / Access, Child Custody, Relocation, Modifications, Modifications of Child Support, Modifications of Child Custody, Modification of Child Visitation, Grandparents' Rights, Child Support / Enforcement, Parentage / Paternity, Same Sex Relationships, Collaborative Law, Mediation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).
Education
Degree:
J.D.
School:
University of Texas School of Law
City:
Austin
State:
TX
Year:
1967
Degree:
B.A.
School:
University of Texas
City:
Austin
State:
TX
Year:
1965
Number of Attorneys
4
State Licensed In
Texas
Firm Focus and History
Dallas Family Lawyers Providing Compassionate Professional Legal Assistance in a Time of Personal Crisis
Complex Divorce • Child Custody • Modifications • Grandparents' Rights • Collaborative Law • Mediation
If you are contemplating a divorce and/or have related child custody or child support issues and desire the legal services of a well-respected family law firm in the Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, area, contact Carlock & Gormley, L.L.P. With 50 years of combined legal experience, our Metroplex attorneys have earned the respect of both clients and colleagues because we:
* Provide competent and ethical representation
* Are cost-conscious and charge competitive rates
* Use many options to resolve matters (negotiation, mediation, collaborative law, arbitration, trials)
* Treat all cases and clients with the utmost in discretion and dignity
* Are able to offer referrals to qualified therapists, financial planners, and accountants
We Stay Involved Every Step of the Way with Our Clients
Whether you need help negotiating a complex property division related to your divorce or are looking for help with modifications of child visitation terms together with the relocation of one parent, our Dallas family lawyers are trained to resolve these matters in a way that is respectful to all of the participants. We have comprehensive experience in handling divorce cases which include unusual assets or other complicated issues that need extra expertise. Same sex partners in need of legal protection or assistance are welcome to contact us.
Contact Us Today in Your Time of Legal Crisis
Dallas - Fort Worth Divorce Lawyers • Child Custody / Visitation Attorneys Grandparents' Rights Law Firm
Our law firm is conveniently located in Preston Center in Dallas, Texas, about two blocks from the Dallas North Tollway, adjacent to the Park Cities and Preston Hollow. We have free parking, and have evening and weekend hours by request. Initial consultations are available for a modest fee, and we accept payment by credit card. Call our Dallas family lawyers today at (214) 346-0306 to help settle your divorce, custody, grandparents' rights, and other family law matters.
Previous Employment Summary
U.S. Marine Corps, Military: Capt., Judge Advocate and Military Judge, 1967 - 1970
Activities and Awards
Phi Alpha Delta
Co-Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year, Dallas Bar Association and Legal Services of North Texas, 1992
Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1998, Chair, Pro Bono
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1998, Chair, Client Relations Committee
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1999, Chair, Racial and Ethnic Diversity Committee
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1998, Treasurer, Texas Chapter
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1999, Secretary, Texas Chapter
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Family Law Section, Member
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Family Law Section, Board of Directors
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Family Law Section, 2000, Vice-President, Texas Chapter
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2001, President-Elect, Texas Chapter
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2003, President, Texas Chapter
Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1984 - 1994, Board of Directors
Dallas Bar Association, Chair, Family Law Settlement Week Committee
Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1990, Secretary
Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1991, Treasurer
Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1992, Vice Chair
Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1993, Chair
Dallas Bar Association, 1977 - 1978, Chair, Lawyer Referral Service
Dallas Bar Association, 1979 - 1980, Chair, Criminal Justice Committee
Dallas Bar Association, 1992, Chair, Fee Disputes Committee
Dallas Bar Association, 1993, Vice-Chair, Pro Bono Services Committee
Dallas Bar Association, 1994, Chair, Judicial Investitures Committee
State Bar of Texas, District Six, 1977, Member, Grievance Prosecuting Committee
State Bar of Texas, District Six, 1978 - 1983, Member, Grievance Committee
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 1976 - 1979, Board of Directors
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
We encourage clients to self-educate and believe there is a direct corollary between how much a client knows and how much less the process will cost him or her.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Absolutely.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
No.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
A father who wished he had been one.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
Everything I do helps me in my law practice: I have been working with the public since I was ten years old, I have been involved in various organizations for my entire life, and I served in the military. Each interaction with an individual has helped me to be a better lawyer.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
The personal nature of the work.
What do you like best about your career?
The competition and challenge of the courtroom.
Tell us about your law firm:
We are a small, family law trial boutique. Even though we concentrate on difficult and contentious cases, we are also strong proponents of resolution by mediation and collaborative law. We have two partners and two associates.
What are your strengths and style?
Our strength is that we are very hard workers, direct, and hands-on with our clients. There is no spoon feeding here. We are completely honest with our clients, and help them through a stressful time in their lives.
Personal Interests:
I am a later-in-life father with two teenage daughters and two dogs; I try and spend as much time with them as possible. I am also very active in my church and enjoy traveling with my family.
Office Manager/Assistant
Liz Willette
Fax
(214) 346-0353
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
After hours by appointment.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
Spanish (Rita Kessler)
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
None.
Hourly Rates
$100 - $500
Free Initial Consultation?
We charge $300 for an initial consultation, which covers as much time as the prospective client needs.
Typical Retainer
$3,500 - $10,000, depending on complexity of the case.
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