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Linda Needham Risinger

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Linda Needham Risinger

3.2
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 42 years

Family Lawyer at Frisco, TX
Practice Areas: Family

2591 Dallas Parkway Suite 300, Frisco, TX

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2004
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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 42 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1983

Eligible to Practice in Texas

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2004

Location

Law Offices of Linda Risinger

2591 Dallas Parkway Suite 300, Frisco, TX, 75034-8563

Law Offices of Linda Risinger

2591 Dallas Pkwy Ste 300, Frisco, TX, 75034-8563

Linda Needham Risinger's Reviews

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3.2 /5.0

35 Client Reviews


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Many reviewers praise the lawyer as a dedicated, knowledgeable, and assertive advocate who achieves positive outcomes in family law cases. While many clients report highly favorable experiences, a significant number of reviews also note challenges with communication, responsiveness, and the pace of their legal proceedings.

Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | August 11, 2010

Great Family Law Attorney

Linda handled my divorce and custody case. Her representation could not have been better. Yes, she is busy but do you really want a lawy who is not. But she did return all of my phone calls promptly and answered all of my questions completely. She was understanding and caring. I really could not ...have hired better counsel. I wonder if the other "reviews" are from clients who did not pay thier bills in the end or some other beef. Probably so because I could not have wanted any better.

Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2021

Shes horrible

My ex hired her as his lawyer.... during court she kept saying horrible things about me, She lies the whole sessions for clients then when judge asks for evidence she doesn't have it! Needless to say she didn't win for my ex and all favors went to me! Heads up everyone!!!!

Posted by anonymous | January 04, 2019

You could do MUCH better

My divorce/custody case was pretty open and closed since the father defaulted on his subpoena. However, Linda’s lack of work and communication dragged this case on for almost a year, did not go through the Texas AG, and billed me for phone calls/emails that never happened. A year after the divorce ...decree was issued, I am still trying to get the Texas AG to honor my divorce decree. Basically, two years after hiring her and still nothing is done and I’m having to sort it out myself.

Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2015

Beware - You have much better options

I hired Linda to handle my divorce and custody battle. She promised results as all attorneys do but got zero results. She was disorganized, appeared to have more cases than she could manage, a revolving door of support staff, and always had excuses for not being responsive or buttoned up. She talk...ed a good game at the beginning but in the end could not deliver progress or provide good legal strategy on how to navigate a heated legal battle. She did not perform well in front of the judge. She is not as expensive as some other attorneys, but if you want to save some money and NOT get your interests represented or defended as they should then maybe she is right for you. I say beware. She is not a strong attorney. How she can be in business for this long is a mystery.

Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2013

Fearful to go court

She will churn your case and it will never go to court. She is the most useless person I have dealt with and my divorce was straightforward. 18 months of pain that was not required.

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Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2004.

Partially Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2004

updated on 03/21/2011

Partially Probated Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice, he or she will be on probation, meaning the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 1992

updated on 03/15/2019

Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.

Associations

State Bar of Texas

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Collin County Bar Association

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Education

1983

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Southern Methodist University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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