David Payne Housel Jr.

David Payne Housel Jr.

4.2
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 30 years

Family Lawyer at Frisco, TX
Practice Areas: Family

2600 Network Blvd., Suite 200, Frisco, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 30 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1995

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson

2600 Network Blvd., Suite 200, Frisco, TX, 75034

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David Payne Housel Jr.'s Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 16 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by Kara | September 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Compassionate Listener, Respected and Approachable

David was recommended to me after months of attempting to navigate a divorce by myself. Immediately after the first consultation, I was reminded why we leave some things to professionals. He got a temperature on my situation, then gave me a solid and honest perspective and high-level plan of action. ...Without David, I would have been stuck in an endless back-and-forth of a manipulative and abusive relationship. He's clear, knowledgeable, and experienced. In addition, he may come off as soft-spoken and sweet at first, but he focuses on the FACTS of the LAW and that's where his "bite" exists. Knowledge truly IS power. Several months after my divorce was final, David is still personable and checks in to see how me and my kids are doing. As long as David Housel is practicing, I will be trusting him with my Family Law needs.

Posted by Tambric | June 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

8 years later.

David was amazingly helpful. 8 years after helping me with a bogus divorce case I needed the court documents and some advice as to the outcome and what it meant for a property sale I have pending. I called David and he picked up immediately. I explained who I was and he remembered me right away. He ...answered my questions and even pulled up the court documents I needed and emailed them to me. I asked what I owed him, as he spent a decent amount of time on the phone helping me and to my surprise he said it was on him and to have a good day. I knew he was a great attorney and a great person and this just proved it allover again. I will recommend him to anyone and everyone.

Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce was going to devastate my life......

Facing a divorce, I hired a local firm, after almost a year without any progress, I decided to call David Housel. He jumped into my case with both feet, he researched and was always prepared. There was a patent on the line, along with my company. We won our case in appelate court after two bouts i...n mediation with no settlement. David was there to answer any questions - anytime. If in court he would always follow up promply. My divorce was very expensive - but the end results were great - I thank God.

Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

An attorney who did not respresent me at all, do not use him!

He did not inform me of what all I was entitled to. He did  not represent me, but seem to side with my spouse, you would think my spouse was paying him. I tried to get him to have a forensic CPA search for funds that were not being disclosed. I was told that was not necessary. There were pie...ces of the case that he had no idea how to handle. He did not fight for me, for things/funds that were clearly mine. I was misinformed, and uniformed through a process that I was relying on, an expert, or so I thought. Deplorable, unethical, and dishonest.

Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Beware! Dont waste your time or money. Mr. Palmer was unable to help me due to case overload.

I went to the office of Scott Palmer but unfortunately he was very busy at the time. I was told Mr. Housel would able to assist me, but that was very bad mistake. I put a large amount of money into this divorce case, because of the good advice and promises that I thought were true. He made many mista...kes and did not know what seemed to be basic divorce procedures. Missed the deadline and had to refile at one point. Unbelievable!!! Now its all over and I'm stuck with bills he's still sending me, after he lost my case. He wont even answer my calls. Real piece of work, this David Housel is. Would only recommend to a very bad enemy!!!

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David Payne Housel Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas Daley

Family lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Housel and I worked together to help a couple of parents resolve their differences and put a good parenting plan in place. David advocated strongly for his client, but never let his own ego cause the case to blow up. He knew what was worth arguing about and what wasn't, and that is what distinguishes good attorneys from the rest. I look forward to working with David on other cases in the future."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2026

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2026

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2026

Board Certified - Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2025

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2025

Board Certified - Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2024

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Board Certified - Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2024

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Board Certified - Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2022

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

Collin County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Denton County Bar Association

Member

Dallas County Bar Association

Member

Annette Stewart American Inn of Court

Education

1995

University of Houston Law Center

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1992

The University of New Mexico

Languages

Spanish

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