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I am Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and have been since 1985.
I am a Certified Arbitratior by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and former Arbitrator with the National Association of Securities Dealers (formerly NASD, n/k/a FINRA
My practice encompasses all areas of family law including divorce, property division, characterization of assets, tracing of separate property, valuation and reimbursement claims. I handle property cases involving closely held businesses, prepare premarital and post marital property agreements and have the experience and knowledge to be an impartial arbitrator for family law arbitrations. I have significant trial experience in all counties in the Dallas and Fort Worht Metroplex including Dallas, Collin, Rockwall, Denton and Tarrant Counties. I have also handle cases in other parts of Texas including the Houston, San Antonio and Kerrville, Texas areas. I also have experience in handlilng family law related issues that arise in Probate Courts.
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Acquired: 1979
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16475 Dallas Pkwy, Suite 400, Dallas, TX, 75001-6837
4 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | 5 stars
Posted by Molly | July 14, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
I always knew I was in the best hands and was treated with kindness and respect!
I knew the second I came in and did a consultation with Michael Geary and he carried my heavy computer bag out and walked me to the door that I would be treated with respect in a very difficult time in my life. The responsiveness, honesty and integrity, expertise, and the results were far beyond my i...
Posted by Dennis | May 24, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Divorce Case
Mike Geary came highly recommended to me as a very good divorce attorney. Mike did a very good job directing what could have been a very hostile divorce. I feel that Mike negotiated a very fair and equitable deal for me as well as my ex-wife. Mike guided me through the process, keeping me well inf...
Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Family Law
Our divorce was complicated and unusual requiring Mike Geary to handle probate litigation, family trust issues, and forensic accounting of multipal entities. Mike was definitely the hero in this case as he lead the charge against one of the most prominent Atourneys in the DFW area. Mike and his te...
Posted by anonymous | May 16, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
Recommended
I have known Mike for many years, worked with him on several matters, and referred many other people to him. One case particularly involved multiple third-party claims centering around a business, a regulatory agency and a particularly difficult opposing lawyer. The matter was difficult but satisfact...
"I endorse this lawyer. I had the privilege of working for Mr. Geary for the first five years of my practice after graduating from law school. Mike is an expert in all aspects of family law, but especially as it relates to complex property issues involved in high stakes divorce litigation. There is not a more competent or more ethical family law attorney in Texas. I highly recommend him."
"Mike Geary is a long-time Dallas attorney who is extremely knowledgeable in the areas of divorce and family law arbitration. He has written numerous legal articles on these topics, and has been a speaker on family law issues at many continuing legal education seminars. He also has high ethical standards."
Family lawyer
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Best Lawyers in America in Family Law, Woodard White
2013
Best Lawyers in America in Family Law, Woodard White
2012
Super Lawyer in Family Law, Texas Monthly - Thomas Reuters
2012
Best Lawyers in America in Family Law, Woodward White
2011
Best Lawyers in America in Family Law, Woodward White
2011
Super Lawyer in Family Law, Texas Monthly - Thomas Reuters
2010
Best Lawyers in America in Family Law, Woodward White
2010
Super Lawyer in Family Law, Texas Monthly - Thomas Reuters
2009
Best Lawyers in America in Family Law, Woodward White
2009
Super Lawyer in Family Law, Texas Monthly - Thomas Reuters
2008
Best Lawyers in America in Family Law, Woodward White
2008
Super Lawyer in Family Law, Texas Monthly - Thomas Reuters
2007
"Top Notch Lawyer" in Family Law, Texas Lawyer
2007
Super Lawyer in Family Law, Texas Monthly - Thomas Reuters
2007
Best Lawyers in America in Family Law, Woodward White
2006
Super Lawyer in Family Law, Texas Monthly - Thomas Reuters
2006
Best Lawyers in America in Family Law, Woodward White
2005
Super Lawyer in Family Law, Texas Monthly - Thomas Reuters
2004
Super Lawyer in Family Law, Texas Monthly - Thomas Reuters
2003
Super Lawyer in Family Law, Texas Monthly - Thomas Reuters
2001
Best Lawyers in Dallas in Family Law, D Magazine
1995
Best Lawyers in Dallas in Family Law, D Magazine
1979 - Present
Vice President & Shareholder, Geary, Porter & Donovan PC
1996 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersCertified Arbitrator
1990 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersMember
1985 - Present
Texas Academy of Family Law SpecialistsMember
1985 - Present
State Bar of TexasBoard Certified in Family Law
1979 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
Life Fellow
Life Fellow
Former Arbitrator & Panel Chairman
Past President - Family Law Section
1994 - 1999
State Bar of TexasMember-Texas Family Law Practice Manual Committee
1994 - 1996
State Bar of TexasCo-Chairman - Texas Family Law Practice Manual Committee
1984 - 1985
State Bar of TexasMember - Texas Family Law Practice Manual Committee
1979
1976
Bachelor of Business Administration
2013
Taxes and Divorce
2013
Business Valuations
2012
Difficult Valuation Issues
2010
Reimbursement: Statutory & Common Law Recoveries
2006
Characterization & Tracing
2006
Using Good Judgment - Summary Judgments and Declaratory Judgments in Family Law
2005
Characterization and Tracing
2003
Characterization and Tracing
2003
Marital Property & Estate Planning Issues: Characterization & Attacking Trusts, Family Limited Partnerships (FLP's), Etc
2001
Characterization and Tracing
2000
Characterization and Tracing
2000
Tracing - How to Actually Do It
1999
Reimbursement
1998
Reimbursement: When You Get it and How to Prove-up Your Claim
1997
Surprises at Trial and How to Handle Them
1995
Valuing and Dividing Retirement Benefits and Other Forms of Compensation
1993
Asset Valuation
1993
Sophisticated Methods of Dividing a Family Business
1993
Business Entities
1992
Business Entities-Stock Purchase Agreements, Redemptions, Consulting Contracts & Securing Payment Obligatons
N/A
Clean Up Documents: Transferring Business Interests, Real Estate, Deposits & Movables, Etc (1994, 1995 & 1996)
1993
English