Jill Elizabeth Tate O'Connell

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Jill Elizabeth Tate O'Connell
Experienced Family Law Attorney for your case. Call and let us help you!
5.0 star rating
Denton County's Finest Attorney
- Jessica, a Child Custody client
5.0 star rating
Stress Reliever and Great Divorce Attorney in One
- Mary, a Divorce client

Overview

Avvo Rating

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Contributor level 7

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Practice Areas

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  • 50% Divorce / Separation
  • 40% Family
  • 10% Adoption

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • O'Connell Law Firm
    3630 F.M. 2181
    Suite 113
    Hickory Creek, TX 75065
    Office: 940-497-5454
    Office: 940-497-5454
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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I started practicing law in Texas in 1994, in Lewisville, and have always focused on family law including adoption, divorce, child custody, child support and... more

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Client Reviews

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“Denton County's Finest Attorney”

Posted by: Jessica, 8 months ago.

Client Review: Jill was my second attorney in a 6 year custody case. Jill had to take the first year that I hired her working through my previous attorney's... more
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5 star rating

“Stress Reliever and Great Divorce Attorney in One”

Posted by: Mary, 2 months ago.

Client Review: Jill was my second attorney in a 9-month divorce case and was truly a God-send. She always kept me informed, sent me updates, and was available for... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


Austin Charles Lanham

Jill is a great teacher and mentor for a young attorney. I am lucky to learn from someone as experienced and successful as she is. I endorse this... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Austin Lanham , Hickory Creek (TX), 4 days ago
Marci Bridgett Martinez

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Marci Martinez , Hickory Creek (TX), Almost 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

22 years since Jill Elizabeth Tate O'Connell was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Texas Eligible To Practice In Texas 1994 03/14/2013
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney/Owner at O'Connell Law Firm 2007–present
Self-Employed 2001–2007
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Arizona College of Law J.D. 1990
University Of Arizona Communication BA - Bachelor of Arts 1987

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Barrister's Award City of Phoenix Prosecutor's Office 1993

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Board of Directors Denton County Bar Association 2012–present
Member State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section 2011–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 7
Answers: 10 Legal Answers
2 Best Answers - chosen by asker
4 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
3 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Co-Editor of book authored by Denton County Collaborative Professionals Meeting Your Interests: Collaborative Law and Other Options for Dispute Resolution 2010

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Wills and Probate Information Little Elm Library Series 2010
Wills Information Little Elm Public Library Speaker 2009
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