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 | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | July 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Best Attorney in US - David Housel - Compassionate, Tenacious and driven for results

I was a victim of family violence. I had pretty much spent my last penny through "other" legal advise that took me no where. I was in fear when I arrived in his offices and moreover anything else, I wanted to know my rights as a single mom, for my child and myself. In comes our hero.... "David Hou...sel". Ladies...the best professional legal advice that exists for families, parents and children. You are safe with David Housel! A little secret about Mr. David Housel. He was raised by a single mom. It doesn't hit closer to home than this, alluding to this is truly David Housel's passion. David is 150% committed to you, rapid response time, immediate attention, and impeccable follow-through. Far above and beyond expected and forever grateful meeting and engaging David Housel. I knew I had someone who cared, was consultative in guidance and moreover anything else, listened and advised. David is not "money" driven....please never mistake this for the services rendered by he or his firm. Money is the least of his drive. Everything is workable and negotiable and remove focus from that equation. Make no mistake in that it really does not matter what he charges....he is worth every penny and really so much more. He changed our lives. We have a settled child support amount, my needed terms in visitation and moreover anything; we feel protected by being educated on our rights and thank you to David Housel we feel safe again! I continue to call upon David for all of my legal advise and will be forever grateful to you Mr. David Housel....

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 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Strong attorney

David took my case without hesitation. I was the custodial grandmother having issues with court ordered visitations as they related to a parent. The case was long and the parent made many mistakes along the way which David was quick to pick up on and communicated them effectively in court. He coached... me on my delivery in court which was helpful. He has a bite in the courtroom which is something you need. In the end we were able to terminate the parents rights...it even exceeded David's expectations. He made sure he advised us of all the things to expect even when they were not so positive...he wanted us to be prepared.

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 Stephanie | September 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

He made "the impossible" happen for me and my children.

I found myself in an awful situation in my marriage that left me not knowing where my children were for seven months. My husband at the time was dating a family law paralegal that coached him on how to get custody of my kids. I was turned down by two family law attorneys before I met with David Hou...sel. He was very honest with me about my situation and told me that I had an almost impossible case to win. He said he saw something in me and agreed to take my case. He was tough, and at times I thought he didn't care. He coached me on collecting information and told me how to get myself prepared for court. I took his advice and when I went to court I ended up getting my kids against all odds. This man was a bulldog in the court room and I could never show him how much I appreciate what he did for me. If you hire him and listen to him and do your part, you will not be disappointed. I have recommended many people to him too many people over the years and they have all been very pleased.

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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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