Michael P. Geary

Michael P. Geary

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 46 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Arbitration

16475 Dallas Pkwy, Suite 400, Dallas, TX

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 49%

47 years

49%
Arbitration 1%

For the last 5 years I have been available to handle Family Law Arbitration Matters.

18 years

1%

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 46 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1979

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Geary, Porter & Donovan PC

16475 Dallas Pkwy, Suite 400, Dallas, TX, 75001-6837

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Michael P. Geary's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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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...magination. I knew for my divorce that I had THE BEST on my side. Michael Geary and the whole firm felt a little like family. I even reached out to Michael after my divorce settlement to go over my non compete for my new job. I was once again well taken care of. I will always use Michael and his firm for any legal needs I might have. Thank you once again Michael!

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...ormed of critical dates and helped me assembling the necessary data to present at mediation. Mike was very well respected by the opposing attorney and the mediator. I developed a great respect for Mike as a person as well as a competent attorney. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

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...am are professional, honest, accommodating, efficient, trustworthy, and not intimidated by any arising situation. The outcome couldn't of been better.

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...orily resolved. Mike is intelligent, diligent, competitive, intensely loyal and completely ethical with clients, opposing lawyers and courts. In a difficult field, he does not waste time or money on frivolous motions or harassing tactics. He has a significant capacity and reputation for getting to the heart of a dispute, focusing on essentials, developing a comprehensive strategy and following through. Mike's expertise in the field of matrimonial law is well-deserved and I would not hesitate to recommend Mike to anyone.

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Michael P. Geary's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Nicholas Rothschild

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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James Wingate

Family lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

1979 - Present

Vice President & Shareholder, Geary, Porter & Donovan PC

Associations

1996 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Certified Arbitrator

1990 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Member

1985 - Present

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

Member

1985 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Board Certified in Family Law

1979 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Texas Bar Foundation

Life Fellow

Dallas Bar Foundation

Life Fellow

National Association of Securities Dealers - n/k/a FINRA

Former Arbitrator & Panel Chairman

Dallas Bar Association

Past President - Family Law Section

1994 - 1999

State Bar of Texas

Member-Texas Family Law Practice Manual Committee

1994 - 1996

State Bar of Texas

Co-Chairman - Texas Family Law Practice Manual Committee

1984 - 1985

State Bar of Texas

Member - Texas Family Law Practice Manual Committee

Education

1979

South Texas College of Law

1976

University of Texas at Austin

Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2013

New Frontiers Family Law Seminar

Taxes and Divorce

2013

Advanced Family Law Seminar

Business Valuations

2012

Advanced Family Law Seminar

Difficult Valuation Issues

2010

New Frontiers in Marital Property Law

Reimbursement: Statutory & Common Law Recoveries

2006

Family Law Practice Seminar

Characterization & Tracing

2006

Advanced Family Law Seminar

Using Good Judgment - Summary Judgments and Declaratory Judgments in Family Law

2005

Family Law Practice Seminar

Characterization and Tracing

2003

Family Law Practice Seminar

Characterization and Tracing

2003

Advanced Family Law Seminar

Marital Property & Estate Planning Issues: Characterization & Attacking Trusts, Family Limited Partnerships (FLP's), Etc

2001

Family Law Practice Seminar

Characterization and Tracing

2000

Family Law Practice Seminar

Characterization and Tracing

2000

Advanced Family Law Seminar

Tracing - How to Actually Do It

1999

Advanced Family Law Seminar

Reimbursement

1998

Advanced Family Law Seminar

Reimbursement: When You Get it and How to Prove-up Your Claim

1997

Family Law Institute

Surprises at Trial and How to Handle Them

1995

Advanced Family Law Seminar

Valuing and Dividing Retirement Benefits and Other Forms of Compensation

1993

Marriage Dissolution Seminar

Asset Valuation

1993

Advanced Family Law Seminar

Sophisticated Methods of Dividing a Family Business

1993

Advanced Family Law Drafting Course

Business Entities

1992

Advanced Family Law Drafting Course

Business Entities-Stock Purchase Agreements, Redemptions, Consulting Contracts & Securing Payment Obligatons

N/A

Family Law Practice Seminar

Clean Up Documents: Transferring Business Interests, Real Estate, Deposits & Movables, Etc (1994, 1995 & 1996)

Publications

1993

Texas Family Law Service Asset Valuation

Languages

English

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