$ 225-400 per hour
Holly Draper is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She has handled a wide variety of family law matters, ranging from divorce to child custody to grandparent rights and everything in between. Ms. Draper finds it extremely rewarding to help people through difficult situations. She participates in the Family Law Sections of the Collin County Bar Association and State Bar of Texas and is currently serving on the leadership team with the Collin County Bar Association’s Family Law Section. She is also an active member of the Collin County Bar Association, Collin County Women Lawyer’s Association, the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, and the Curt B. Henderson American Inn of Court. Beginning in June of 2020, Ms. Draper will begin a three-year term on the State Bar of Texas’ Law Practice Management Committee.
Ms. Draper also handles family law appeals. In 2019, she won a mandamus in the Fort Worth Court of Appeals in a case involving grandparent standing (In re Clay). In 2020, Ms. Draper argued on behalf of a fit father before the Texas Supreme Court in a landmark parental rights case that has garnered national attention (In re C.C., No. 19-0694). Nine organizations, including the State of Texas, filed amicus briefs in support of Ms. Draper’s position. The Texas Supreme Court has not yet ruled, but the oral argument can be viewed here.
Ms. Draper was recognized as a Super Lawyer in the field of family law by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2019. Only 5% of attorneys in the state receive this honor. Previously, Ms. Draper was recognized as a Rising Star in the field of Family Law by Super Lawyers Magazine for 2016, 2017 and 2018. Rising Stars represent the top 2.5% of attorneys under 40 (or practicing less than ten years). She was also recognized as one of the Top 50 Up and Coming Women Lawyers in Texas in 2017 by Super Lawyers Magazine. (Super Lawyers and Rising Stars are Thomson Reuters services.)
Holly Draper grew up in Plano, Texas and graduated from Plano East Senior High in 1997. After graduating summa cum laude from Texas Tech in 2001 with a B.A. in Public Relations, Ms. Draper received her J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law in 2004. While at UT Law, Ms. Draper was a Teaching Quizmaster and the Notes Editor for The Review of Litigation.
Ms. Draper began her career as an associate at the Dallas office of a mid-sized civil defense firm, where she represented a variety of Fortune 500 companies in civil litigation. In 2008, Ms. Draper left her old firm and formed The Draper Law Firm, P.C. with the goal of balancing her personal and professional life and providing high quality, personalized legal services for families.
$ 225-400 per hour
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Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Custody cases are a marathon, not a sprint — something to keep in mind when large retainers are requested and billing transparency becomes questionable. My experience with The Draper Law Firm was extremely disappointing. Communication and follow-through were inconsistent, and I encountered what I wou...
Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney
**Holly Draper is a phenomenal attorney and advocate.** She handled my case with care, respect, and absolutely no judgment. She was incredibly understanding, always prompt, completely honest, and extremely ethical throughout the process. Thanks to her skill and dedication, she WON my Mandamus at ...
Posted by anonymous | January 5, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I literally JUST hired Holly Draper, and am extremely impressed by her!! She answers my questions and concerns in a timely manner, and she works HARD for her clients from the start. I trust her completely, and know she has our best interest at the top of her mind. Holly, I'm grateful for you. I appre...
Posted by Emily | March 4, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I have been in a high conflict custody case for 14 years now. I have had to hire multiple lawyers throughout the years and Holly Draper far exceeds any attorney I have ever hired or experienced. Hiring the wrong attorney can be extremely costly. I don’t care what the hourly rate is. If your money is ...
Posted by Stacy | November 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Holly has represented me twice in a custody situation and then with a modification. The case drug out but that wasn't her fault. She did everything she could to have a decision made as quickly as possible. She always kept me in the loop and did due diligence. I can not say enough good things about Ho...
"Holly is an excellent attorney. We worked on a very emotional and confrontational divorce. She always maintained a professional approach and kept the client focused."
"I know Holly through a professional association we both are members of. The dedication she shows towards helping her clients receive the best possible solution to their problems is impressive. She is very active in the Collin County community and I would gladly refer anyone needing counseling with family issues to go see Holly."
"Holly is an excellent attorney who works very hard for her clients and is very experienced in her area of the law. She takes her obligations to her clients seriously and is well respected in our legal community. I highly recommend Holly!"
"Holly is not only a great lawyer and trusted source for family law related issues, she truly cares about her clients and always goes the extra mile to make the best of even the toughest situations."
"Whenever I have questions concerning Family Law in Texas, I turn to Holly for her learned opinion and advice."
"Holly Draper is a great family law attorney. Ms. Draper is professional, knowledgeable, and passionate. She is extremely organized, and well-regarded in the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Holly since she graduated from law school and worked with her for several years. She is a fantastic attorney and a wonderful person as well. Holly works to understand her clients and their concerns and puts her whole heart into each and every case she takes. I highly recommend Holly to anyone looking for a family law attorney"
"I practiced law with Holly for a number of years at a large Dallas firm. Several years ago, Holly started her own firm, which focuses on family law. I have had a number of dealings with Holly since she started her own law firm. Holly is an excellent lawyer and I would trust her with any friend or client of mine."
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2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Top 50 Up and Coming Women, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Board Certified - Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2008 - Present
Attorney, The Draper Law Firm, PC
2004 - 2008
Associate, Hartline, Dacus, Barger, Dreyer & Kern, LLP
2020 - Present
State Bar of TexasLaw Practice Management Committee Member
2019 - Present
Curt B. Henderson American Inn of CourtMember
2016 - Present
Making Your Practice Work Committee, Collin County Bar AssociationCommittee Member
2016 - Present
Texas Academy of Family Law SpecialistsMember
2015 - Present
North Texas Attorney NetworkingFounder
2015 - Present
Collin County Women Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Family Law SectionMember
2010 - Present
Collin County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2009 - Present
Collin County Bar AssociationMember
Mandamus granted
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
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