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also known as Anita C. Savage, Anita Cowley Savage
Anita helps divorcing clients build a solid foundation to develop a better future for themselves and their children post-divorce. Efficient and strong, Anita focuses her practice exclusively on Family Law matters, including divorce litigation, collaborative law, mediation, child support, and modifications. With 14 years of practice experience and her no-nonsense approach, Anita has proven herself to be an effective advocate for her clients and their children.
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Divorce is a time of great distress and worry. Statistics show that the stress associated with divorce is second only to the stress associated with the death of a child. It can oftentimes feel overwhelming and out of control. Worries about your future and your children's future occupy your mind for hours on end: Have I made the right decision? Will I be able to survive on my own? What are we going to tell the kids? How will they come through? Your thoughts and decisions may change from moment to moment as you navigate the dark and unknown waters of divorce, making decisions that will affect you and your family for the rest of your life. While you may be committed to getting the "best deal" in the beginning of the process, oftentimes months into it you simply want to cut the last strings that bind you to your ex together and move on, at any cost.
There are so many decisions to make from beginning to end; one of the most important decisions is who to hire to represent you. To that end, you may need to meet with several different attorneys before you find the one that is the right fit for you. If that happens, instead of thinking about it as a waste of time, think of it as an investment into your future. Making the wrong decision about who you will work with can bring added and unnecessary stress. There are many options to choose from regarding how to get divorced. These include litigation, mediation, and Collaborative Law, just to name a few. Each choice you make brings with it certain natural consequences that will affect how your divorce plays out. It is imperative to understand the benefits and burdens of each option and to pick the one best suited to you and your family's needs. Hire an attorney who is committed to you. Hire an attorney who cares about the outcome for you. Hire an attorney who knows what is important to fight about, and also knows what should be set aside. Hire an attorney who can get you to the other side of this safely, and with dignity.
I am here to walk every step of that windy road with you and I am here to help you keep the goals you have for yourself and your children in sight, especially when it seems like it has become too difficult to bear for even a moment longer. I have dedicated my practice to helping families through the crisis of divorce so that they reach the other side of the process as safely as possible, with the energy and resources to build a better life for themselves and their children.
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Posted by Martin | June 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney
If you are in need of an Attorney to represent you I highly encourage you to retain Anita and her staff. She represented me in my divorce and and I couldn’t have been happier in the result. She and her staff pay attention to detail, works tirelessly and patiently with you in a process that seems and...
Thank you so much your compliments and for allowing us to help you. Divorce is a time of huge distress, and worry, and fear. It means a lot to us to know we helped you and that our work has made a positive difference during this difficult time.
Posted by Robert | January 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney
"I hired Anita upon a referral and the interview process where I expressed the fear of whom I was up against. From the initial consultation where I laid it all out, through the ups and downs of new developments, Anita and her team were thoroughly prepared, fearless, creative, and adaptable from the ...
Posted by Reuben | December 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney
No one is ever truly prepared to go through a divorce. The emotions and considerations you’re suddenly faced with can be overwhelming to say the least. I still don’t know exactly why I chose to hire Anita initially, but as I look back, it was the best decision I made leading into this year long g...
Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I hired Anita for a divorce case, hiring was based on her 5stars reviews regardless of the high rate she charges ($400/hr) at the beginning, nicely she reduced it to $350/hr later on which is why I am giving her the 1 star. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed with Anita, she was very weak with t...
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Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Anita did a great job handling my divorce after I attempted to proceed pro se. She has great attention to detail and thinks outside of the box. Very easy to talk to and focuses on what’s best for for all parties involved.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience. I wish you all the best on your new journey from here.
"I worked opposite Anita on a divorce matter. She is so easy to work with. There is no posturing with her - she is a straight shooter who really works hard for best outcomes. I enjoy having her as opposing counsel and would highly recommend her if you need an attorney for a family law matter."
"Anita is an excellent advocate for clients, both in the Courtroom and in helping clients to achieve settlement outside of Court, when possible. She is compassionate, guiding clients to the best possible path for their families, which is typically achieving an agreed settlement. But, she is also fierce in the Courtroom and is not afraid to pursue Court action when needed."
"Anita is a skilled attorney both inside and outside the courtroom. She is highly respected by her peers."
"Anita is a strong advocate for her client and also serves as a mediator. She is an excellent lawyer and mediator."
"Ms. Savage is highly skilled and very professional in dealing with complex child custody and divorce matters."
"I endorse this lawyer.Anita is a true professional .She represents her client with skill and wisdom.Anita knows the law, and uses that knowledge to her client's advantage It, is a fortunate party who has Anita as his or her lawyer!"
"I highly recommend Anita Cowley Savage. We had a very difficult case and were able to find creative solutions that were in both of their interests. Anita is collaborative, professional and highly skilled in family law."
"Anita and I have worked together and she really knows the ins and outs of family law. As a greenhorn she taught me a lot. You will surely walk out of her office with a feeling that your matter is being given a great amount of attention. I endorse this lawyer with confidence."
"Anita Savage knows family law. I worked with her at a firm in Dallas and came to know her as an aggressive advocate for her clients who works hard to achieve positive results."
"I endorse this lawyer. Her professionalism and knowledge of Texas family law enabled her to vigorously advocate for her client while her high ethical standards helped bring peace to a troubled situation."
"I have worked as a mediator, collaborative coach and facilitator on a number of cases involving this attorney. I also worked actively and regularly in a professional organization with her, The Rocky Mountain Collaborative Law Professionals, for a substantial period of years. I highly respect her professionalism, legal knowledge, and caring representation. I strongly endorse this lawyer's work, and highly recommend her as an attorney."
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2020
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2020
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2020
Law Dragon (Top 100 Family Lawyers in U.S.), Woodward-White, Inc.
2020
Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2010
Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
2010
Lifetime Member, Texas Family Law Foundation
2005
Fellow, Colorado Bar Foundation
1991
Who's Who Among American Law Students, Who's Who Legal
1991
Dean's List Member, National Dean's List
2014 - Present
Attorney, GoransonBain Ausley
2006 - 2014
Attorney, Anita C. Savage, LLC
2004 - 2006
Associate Attorney, Gushurst Family Law/Gutterman Griffiths, PC
2002 - 2004
Attorney, Of-Counsel, Cowley & Associates, LLC
2000 - 2001
Associate Attorney, Ruegsegger Thomas
1996 - 2000
Associate Attorney, Moyer, Beal & Vranesic
2011 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2010 - Present
Texas Bar FoundationFellow
2010 - Present
Texas Family Law FoundationMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Family Law SectionMember
2008 - Present
Dallas Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution SectionMember
2008 - Present
Dallas Bar Association, Collaborative Law SectionMember
2008 - Present
Dallas Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2008 - Present
Collaborative Law Institute of TexasMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Alternative Dispute Resolution SectionMember
2008 - Present
National Association of Professional WomenMember
2005 - Present
Colorado Bar FoundationFellow
2004 - Present
Colorado Collaborative Family Law ProfessionalsMember
1997 - Present
Denver Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
2018 - 2021
Collaborative Divorce DallasPresident
2005 - 2007
Colorado Collaborative Family Law ProfessionalsCommittee Member
2005 - 2007
Colorado Collaborative Family Law ProfessionalsBoard of Directors
2004 - 2007
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
Wife received over 75% of the marital assets
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2005
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