Despite being a divorce lawyer, I do not like it when people get divorced. What I do like is that I offer couples a better way to divorce when it is their only option. After a successful career in civil litigation, I learned quickly that most families do not belong in a courtroom. As a result, I have worked hard over the years to become a skilled Collaborative Divorce attorney. Collaborative Divorce is a specialized legal process that keeps divorcing couples and their children out of the courtroom. It requires attorneys with special settlement training. Through training and now years of experience handling Collaborative Divorce cases, I am proud to have been recognized as a Credentialed Collaborative Attorney by Collaborative Divorce Texas. My goal is to always use those skills to help my clients divorce as quickly and painlessly as possible and without the public setting of a courtroom.
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Acquired: 1995
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5504 Democracy Dr Ste 240, Plano, TX, 75024-3553
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"I have had several Collaborative Divorce cases with Ms. Sullivan serving as opposing counsel. She is an excellent attorney and voice of reason during stressful times for her clients. She is solution-focused and pragmatic while still strongly advocating her client's interests. She is a credit to the profession."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Rhonda Cleaves as a family law attorney. Rhonda and I have been opposing attorneys on many cases, both collaborative and litigation, and she handles every case with integrity and care. She is diligent in handling the cases as efficiently as possible, while always keeping in mind the needs of the family as a whole. While she is certainly a tough opponent, she recognizes the need to help families in crisis get to the other side without unnecessary collateral damage. Rhonda is passionate about the collaborative process and works hard in our community to raise the public's awareness of this option."
"There are only a few lawyers that I feel comfortable referring people to, and Rhonda is one of them. She is one of the smartest attorneys I know, but also one of the most practical and efficient--she gets the job done for her clients in the most cost-effective way, always providing sound advice and compassion throughout what can oftentimes be a stressful process. I highly recommend her!"
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2019
Best Lawyers in America - Collaborative Law and Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Texas Best Lawyers - Collaborative Law and Family Law, Texas Best Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyers in America - Collaborative Law and Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Texas Best Lawyers - Collaborative Law and Family Law, Texas Best Lawyers
2017
Best Lawyers in America - Collaborative Law and Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Credentialed Collaborative Attorney, Collaborative Divorce Texas
2016
Best Lawyers in America - Collaborative Law and Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers
2018 - Present
North Texas Collaborative Law AllianceBoard Member, Officer
2016 - Present
Denton County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2012 - Present
Collaborative Divorce - Collin CountyOfficer
2012 - Present
Collin County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2007 - Present
Collaborative Divorce TexasBoard Member, Committee Chair
2006 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2005 - Present
Dallas Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1995 - Present
State Bar of Texas
1995
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, Communications, History
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