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Leah Williamson Coulter

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  • Mckinney, TX
  • Licensed for 15 years
Leah Williamson Coulter
Leah Williamson Coulter
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About Leah

Leah is an experienced family law attorney handling cases of varying complexity.  Since each case is unique, Leah tailors a legal strategy that meets the needs of each client and their specific circumstance.  As she understands that generally her clients are going through tumultuous times, Leah believes in giving each client personal attention and remains personally involved in all aspects of your case. 
 
Leah, a litigator at heart, has participated in numerous successful jury trials and now puts those litigation skills to use primarily in family law disputes.  She has assisted many parties to a positive resolution of their disputes at all stages of litigation, including informal settlement negotiations, mediation, and final hearings.
 
Leah is a native Texan, born in Waxahachie, Texas.  She graduated from Lancaster Elsie Robertson High School in 1994.  After high school, she attended Kilgore College and Hardin Simmons University.  She graduated from Hardin Simmons University in 1998 earning a Bachelor of Arts in political science with minors in history and legal studies. At both Kilgore College and Hardin Simmons University, Leah was inducted into various academic honor societies and received numerous scholarships for leadership and academic performance. She frequently participated in the Texas Undergraduate Moot Court Association, were she was repeatedly recognized as an outstanding advocate. Leah then attended Baylor Law School and received her law degree in 2004. While at Baylor Law School, she again distinguished herself as an outstanding advocate. She was a member of the Order of Barristers and the Harvey M. Richey Moot Court Society. During law school, Leah was selected to clerk for a United States magistrate judge in Waco.

Leah lives in Allen, Texas with her family and dogs. When not practicing law, Leah enjoys reading, travel, spending time with family and friends, but most importanly, being a mom.

Practice areas

OtherFamilyEstate planningChild custodyDivorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 50%

  2. Child custody: 25%

  3. Estate planning: 10%

  4. Family: 10%

    15 years, 350 cases

  1. Marriage and prenuptials: 5%

Contact

1650 W. Virginia Street.
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Law Office of Leah W. Coulter, PLLC

1650 W. Virginia Street.
Suite 104
McKinney, TX, 75069

Office (469) 207-1592

http://leahcoulterlaw.com/

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 200407/18/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Super LawyerSuperLawyers2019
2015 Super Lawyer, Rising StarSuper Lawyers2015
Rising StarSuperLawyers2014
2013 Super Lawyer, Rising StarTexas Monthly Magazine2013
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
AttorneyLeah W. Coulter PLLC2012 - Present
AttorneyCriss & Kraft LLP2007 - 2012
AssociateChamblee & Ryan, PC2005 - 2007
AssociateFraley & Fraley, LLP2004 - 2005
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Collaborative Law Institute of TexasMember2013 - Present
Plano Bar AssociationMember2012 - Present
Collin County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember2011 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Family Law SectionMember2010 - Present
Attorneys Serving the CommunityMember2010 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember2004 - Present
Dallas County Bar AssociationMember2004 - 2009
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Baylor UniversityJD - Juris Doctor2004
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
In the Matter of the Marriage of R.E. and R.M.Won custody at bench trial for father.
In Re Interest of D.B.Won case so that son remained with mom.

Reviews

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Difficult and sensitive issue.

Posted by WilliamWed May 02 2018

We just finished a case and used Leah as our attorney. She is thoughtful, helpful and a great listener. She walked us through our process and we proceeded without difficulty. She is competent, direct and concise in her dealings with our case. I would hire her again without hesitation.
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My experience with Leah Coulter

Posted by anonymousFri Aug 17 2012

Leah Coulter helped me through one of the most difficult periods of my life - my divorce. At our first meeting she was compassionate and kind, gently explaining the process step-by-step. She assured me that she would take care of everything, and she did, keeping me informed every step of the way. I met with another lawyer who made the process seem much more confusing, at a time in my life when I felt so confused about everything already. Leah could not have been more professional and worked hard to stay within my budget keeping the correspondence to what was essential to save money. I am so grateful for all she did for me.
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Attorney endorsements

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William Sollows, Family Attorney on May 20, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Leah is a pleasure to deal with while maintaining her zealous representation of her clients. She is refreshingly interested more in resolution than in needless conflict.

Robert McAngus, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 27, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

Leah is an excellent attorney. I highly recommend her!

Tiffany Cox, Employment and labor Attorney on Feb 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Leah thinks outside the box and thinks on her feet. More importantly, she is passionate about her work and her clients. This is exactly what you need in a family law attorney, and I would wholeheartedly recommend Leah to handle any family matter.

Sarah Rose, Child support Attorney on Aug 14, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I highly endorse Ms. Coulter as a colleague and advocate for her clients. It was a pleasure to work with Ms. Coulter. Ms. Coulter is knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate to the needs of her clients. Her knowledge and professionalism allowed us to come to an amicable resolution in what began as a potentially high conflict divorce.

Janet Payne, Criminal defense Attorney on May 22, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Leah since we attended law school together at Baylor. She is smart, diligent, and firm in the prosecution of her cases. However, she is compassionate with individuals. I would not hesitate to trust Leah with my own legal needs.

Stephen Ramsey, Family Attorney on Aug 22, 2012
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. I opposed Ms. Coulter in a child support/child possesssion case and I was very impressedby the way she handled the case and her client. She represented her client very well, while at the same time not taking any unnecessary action that would have increased the cost of the litigation. She was accessible and pleasant even when discussing conflict between our respective clients. In short, she is a bright, effective attorney who puts her clients first.

Heather Kraft

I have worked with Leah for several years and feel that she is a great attorney. She is very reliable, trustworthy and knowledgeable in her field of expertise. I endorse this lawyer.

Kimberly Bocell, Medical malpractice Attorney on Jul 31, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Ms. Coulter is a highly skilled, professional, compassionate lawyer who serves her clients well. I highly endorse her.

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