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Laura Bohlman Roach

Family Attorney at Frisco, TX

4.4   5 reviews
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  • Licensed for 27 years
    State TX
    Acquired 1996
    Status
    Eligible to Practice in Texas No misconduct found

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I CAN HELP BRING GUIDANCE AND WISDOM TO THE EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER OF A DIVORCE OR CUSTODY FIGHT.

Laura Roach joined McCathern as a partner in 2019, working in the firm’s family law practice from its office in Frisco, Texas. Laura’s practice primarily focuses on mediation but she also handles a select number of litigation cases as well.

Laura’s philosophy on handling family law cases is to resolve the case as efficiently and as cost-effectively as possible. Having handled thousands of such cases, Laura understands and sympathizes with the emotional and financial cost of a divorce. She strives to balance the best interest of her client with the cost of continuing the fight. Her expertise at this balancing act has helped a multitude of clients get a good result at a reasonable cost.

Prior to joining McCathern, Laura led the family law section at Albin Roach, PLLC, where she honed her family law practice in Collin County for 20 years. She began her career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.

As a partner at a successful law firm and a mother of three energetic and busy boys and the wife of a very energetic husband, Laura has little time to sit still. You can often hear her say, “You can rest when you’re dead.”

Laura has a knack for seeing the big picture, having little desire to focus on the minutia. Her focus on the big picture and her high energy let clients know they are in good hands when she is on their case. She has the necessary knowledge of the law, the ability to think outside the box, the confidence to calm fears and the sense of humor to provide a break from the stress of divorce. If Laura Roach is on your case, as your attorney or mediator, you are going to get the best attributes and professionalism you can find in an attorney.

Laura loves a challenge and that is why she was born to mediate family law cases. She is most satisfied when she settles a case when neither the lawyers or the parties believe there is no chance of settlement. She has mediated thousands of cases and has settled most of them.

Laura has been recognized as D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas from 2013 – 2019, Thomson Reuters Texas Super Lawyers 2013 – 2019, “Plano’s Best Attorney” in Plano Profile magazine as far back as 2013, Top 21 to Lead Collin County into the 21st Century by Inside Collin County Business, and her favorite recognition, Texas PTA lifetime member.

When she is not at work, she loves her quality time with her three boys and her husband and two dogs. As a family they spend a lot of time working out together (5am every morning), traveling all over the globe, being involved in Special Olympics and enjoying life in the Dallas Ft. worth area.

And if her kids and work weren’t enough, she and her Husband wrote a book together called “Divorce in Peace”. Laura’s husband, John, is a State District Judge who presides over family law cases. Laura and John were fed up with the destruction often caused by the adversarial, family law court system. Their book is their effort to let divorcing couples know there is a better way to divorce than going to court. Purchase a copy of “Divorce in Peace” at Barnes & Noble.

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McCathern
McCathern
3710 Rawlins St
Suite 1600
Dallas, TX, 75219
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Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2011
Highly recommend Laura Roach
Laura Roach has been my attorney through a divorce and ongoing custody challenges. I would not consider hiring any other attorney to accurately represent me. Her knowledge of the court system and legal nuances has been exceptional. Her ability to sythesize and focus are second to none. You may find an attorney with cheaper fees, but they will cost you more in the long run. Laura Roach will accomplish more in one hour then what others will in a day's work. Her work is impeccable. Laura Roach's ability to understand a case and to recommend the best path forward places her among the best in her field. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
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Posted by Terri | August 31, 2011
Awesome abilitlity to get the case resolved!
Laura is straight forward, energentic, honest and has no problem telling people exactly what she thinks. She is always prepared for Court. She has such a good relationship with Judges and courthouse staff , she is very efficient in getting cases set and getting court time
Posted by Cristina Pellegrino | November 29, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Real Estate Agent
Four years later we still stay in touch. Pretty sure I can not thank Laura enough for her patience, kindness and skills while I went through a long stressful divorce. Due to my ex husbands business dealings (it was like living with a stranger for 10 years) my son and I could have lost everything I had worked for. After, meeting w/ 7 other attorneys .... long long story short ... Laura was successful. Hire her , she knows what she is doing and she has a genuine soul. xo
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Posted by Inga | September 12, 2011
Excellent divorce attorney
Laura is an excellent experienced divorce attorney. Her focus on the children's needs, coupled with her no-nonsense communication style and strong courtroom presence delivered solid results. Laura listens well and her work is thorough.
Posted by Rad | October 6, 2022
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| Consulted Attorney
Too pricey
Good one and communicated via email but I did not hire due to it is too expensive. They asked for deposit of $7k! Too much. I dropped this and found another reasonable price lawyer.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • McCathern Law
  • 2020 - Present
  • Partner
  • Albin Roach
  • 2006 - 2020
  • Partner
  • Roach LLP
  • 2000 - 2006
  • Attorney
  • Fletcher Springer
  • 1997 - 2000
  • Assistant District Attorney
  • Bexar County District Attorney's Office
  • 1995 - 1997
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Education

  • St Mary's University of San Antonio School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • N/A
  • University of Arizona
  • N/A

Associations

  • Curt Henderson Inns of Court
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • Collin County Young Lawyers Association
  • Member
  • 1999 - Present
  • Collin County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1999 - Present
  • State Bar of Texas
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Dallas Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • State Bar of Texas
  • Member
  • 1996 - 2015
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Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2021
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2020
  • Best Lawyer
  • D Magazine
  • 2019
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2019
  • Best Lawyer
  • D Magazine
  • 2018
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2018
  • Best Lawyer
  • D Magazine
  • 2017
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2017
  • Top Lawyer
  • D Magazine
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyer
  • Texas Monthly Magazine
  • 2015
  • Super Lawyer
  • Texas Monthly Magazine
  • 2014
  • Top Lawyer
  • D Magazine
  • 2014
  • Best Attorney in Plano
  • Plano Star Courrier
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer
  • Texas Monthly Magazine
  • 2013
  • Top Lawyer
  • D Magazine
  • 2013
  • Rising Star
  • Texas Lawyer Magazine
  • 2010
  • Top 21 to lead Collin County into the 21st Century
  • Collin County Business
  • 2000
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Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • Marriage Dissolution Ft. Worth
  • Amicus Attorney Friend or Foe
  • N/A

Attorney endorsements

Received (6)
Given (5)
Endorse Laura
Mediation Attorney | Sep 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Mediation Attorney | Mar 11
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
Mediation Attorney | Apr 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Mediation Attorney | Feb 19
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Laura is a fantastic mediator who knows the law, has creative ways to resolve cases, and is an outstanding negotiator. She maintains excellent control of clients while being sensitive to their goals and needs. I highly recommend her as a mediator."
Mediation Attorney | Aug 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Laura is a supremely gifted mediator. Whatever the issues are in a given case, she is my first choice to mediate with."
Mediation Attorney | Aug 18
Relationship: Co-worker
"Laura is one of the most effective family mediators with whom I have ever worked. Quite simply, she has attained "Jedi Mediator" status in my book."
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Divorce and separation
Divorce and separation