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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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State: Texas
Acquired: 1996
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Posted by Cristina Pellegrino | November 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
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 ha...
Posted by Inga | September 14, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
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 anonymous | September 13, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
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 fi...
Posted by Terri | September 05, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
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 Rad | October 06, 2022
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.
"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."
"Laura is a supremely gifted mediator. Whatever the issues are in a given case, she is my first choice to mediate with."
"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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2019
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2018
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2016
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2016
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2015
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2014
Top Lawyer, D Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2013
Best Attorney in Plano, Plano Star Courrier
2013
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2013
Top Lawyer, D Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Texas Lawyer Magazine
2000
Top 21 to lead Collin County into the 21st Century, Collin County Business
2020 - Present
Partner, McCathern Law
2006 - 2020
Partner, Albin Roach
2000 - 2006
Partner, Roach LLP
1997 - 2000
Attorney, Fletcher Springer
1995 - 1997
Assistant District Attorney, Bexar County District Attorney's Office
2011 - Present
Curt Henderson Inns of CourtMember
1999 - Present
Collin County Young Lawyers AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Collin County Bar AssociationMember
Member
Member
1996 - 2015
State Bar of TexasMember
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JD - Juris Doctor
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Amicus Attorney Friend or Foe
2015
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