Anita Cowley Savage

Anita Cowley Savage

also known as Anita C. Savage, Anita Cowley Savage

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

8150 N. Central Expressway, Suite 260, Dallas, TX

About Anita

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

30 years

20%
Family 20%

30 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-450 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 17 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2008

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 28 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1997

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 29 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1996

Inactive Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Wilson, Lake & Savage, PLLC

8150 N. Central Expressway, Suite 260, Dallas, TX, 75206

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30 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Jamie | May 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Child custody

Mrs. Anita Savage is truly an angel sent from heaven. My previous experience with my first attorney was horrible. Mrs. Anita took over my divorce case that had been lingering on for a little over a year and finalized it in 2 weeks. This is something only a highly seasoned attorney can do. I can't des...cribe how compassionate, caring, devoted, knowledgeable and concerned Mrs. Anita was for me and my son. She put in protective orders that addressed all of my concerns and they were very meticulously crafted. Mrs. Anita held my hand every step of the way, keeping me updated and thoroughly explaining everything in complete detail as well as eased my mine from stress and worrying. The words Mrs. Anita would use are, "trust me on this" those are words only a Pro would use. She is simply AMAZING! She got everything I asked for and even added things that I didn't think of but wanted. She was always available and always responded in a timely manner. Firm, Aggressive, Clever, Tough those are just a few FACTs that you are going to want to deal with when hiring Anita. So if you have an unusual divorce dealing with child custody. I wouldn't trust any other attorney but Anita Savage because she is a brilliant attorney and the best! I highly recommend Anita Savage!

Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Modification

Anita Savage helped us with our second modification in 5 years. The other side had a long history of violating orders and extreme parental alienation. Anita knows the law. She is upfront and realistic but most importantly cares about the well being of the children who are unfortunately caught in t...he middle. She was able to devise an effective strategy and execute it perfectly at just the right time. As a result, Anita was able to get us much more time with enhanced provisions that benefit the kids. We highly recommend Anita to anyone who needs an aggressive attorney that is willing to fight for you and your kids rights.

Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

A Confident, Trustworthy Attorney that Saved my case (and my Kids!)

I can't say enough good things about Anita. She is knowledgeable, action oriented and approaches things head on. I had a horrible experience with another attorney in my Divorce and custody case and turned to Anita as a last resort really. I was afraid to switch attorney in the middle of a case a...nd actually felt like it may be too late. Anita returned my call right away (VERY early in the morning) and I knew from that point she was going to be the right choice. Long story short I had hired a different attorney at the start of my case due to my thoughts that it would not be a difficult case at all. I did not do much checking around and boy was that a BIG mistake. I came to Anita with what I thought was a mess and there were actually actions that needed to be taken in a day and she pulled it off. She helped stop something that was going to happen (against the Rule 11 agreement between me and my wife regarding our children). I had NO time and Anita knew exactly what to do. My former attorney had already spent a week researching things! We quickly got my case back on track and then turned things around the way they should have been. I feel like we got much closer to a satisfactory resolution only because of the work and effort Anita put in. I can't thank her enough for what she did for me and my kids. Divorce and custody issues are very difficult and draining. Anita kept me well informed and answered all my questions and took action right away when needed. She listened and told me the facts straight out and gave me options. Her confidence and real advice were exactly what I needed. She was Fair and always gave me the straight story. I do not think Anita will ever know truly how much she positively impacts peoples lives. I do not want to think of what things would be like had I not searched and found her to represent me. She really cares and worked very hard for me. We had some time sensitive issues that she even worked well "after hours" and drew up agreements on the spot to finalize things. I could not have asked for a more confident and trustworthy attorney. After having the complete opposite experience I learned how important it was to have the right attorney in these matters. Anita was certainly the right one. Please do your research and select the best attorney for you and your needs. The little things matter and the experience Anita has coupled with her genuine caring for her clients will make all the difference. I highly recommend you speak to her if you find yourself in the unfortunate position of having to go through divorce or custody issues.

Posted by Tanja | August 27, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Hiring Anita was the best decision I EVER made!

When you have to go through hell & back (in other words…a divorce and/or custody battle), you want someone equipped & experienced to handle that long hard battle ahead. You want someone on your side that you can trust. Anita is not only trustworthy, she is also very smart, savvy, tough and professio...nal. One of the most difficult things anyone could ever go through is a divorce and/or custody battle. Going through a traumatic experience such as this often leaves one in a state of grief and shock. Anita takes some of the pain out by doing all the stressful dirty work to fight for what you want and is very successful doing it. She not only succeeded in getting me what I asked, but even managed to get me MUCH, MUCH more than I was EVER expecting. I was willing to settle for a lowered amount of child support from my ex to ensure that the decision to allow me to raise my son would be easier, (even though this is not about the money, it’s the fact that she is EXTREMELY capable of getting everything you want), but because the other party wanted to be difficult, she ended up going before the judge and getting me WAY more than I expected. My case was a modification case, and I’ve heard horror stories about trying to get that overturned. The state of Texas wants there to be significant substantial and material changes to the situation before they consider it a reason to change. (In other words, “If it ain’t broke…don’t fix it!”) And even though there was enough negative points to bring up, I still was not sure if I had enough to show significant “CHANGES”! Anita knew exactly what to present to the court that helped turn this around. She knew what the court would be looking for that would give them reason to change. Up until Anita, my previous experience with lawyers, were not positive at ALL! They were the kind of lawyers everyone jokes about – the blood-sucking, greedy, evil, heartless kind that will take you for every penny you have. My few, but horrible encounters with lawyers, left me believing that it was impossible to find one that truly has your best interest in mind! Anita COMPLETELY restored my faith that good lawyers really DO exist! She always worked with me on payment, was very understanding, very reasonable in price and always seemed to take care of my needs. When it came time to draft up the orders for court, she took EVERYTHING I wanted into consideration. She even added details to things that I didn’t even think to ask, but would’ve if I had thought to. Things that saves me the headache and heartache of future disagreements and fighting due to “gray” areas. She even tried to make it a fair and reasonable solution for the opposing party. (I say tried, because the opposing party wasn’t very willing to work with us.) She was able to keep the process as quick and painless as possible. She is super intelligent, sympathetic towards your needs, trustworthy, hard working, results-driven, aggressive and resourceful. Whether she knows this or not, she has seriously changed my life (more or less). I no longer have to worry about a vengeful ex having complete and total control over my life and my son’s! My son doesn’t have to worry about being used as a pawn and can now begin the healing process. The first step in getting your life back together and making positive changes in your life is hiring a good lawyer! Hiring Anita, was the best and easiest decision I ever made! We can now look towards the future with a bright disposition and without fear of constant stress and drama.

Posted by Rex | May 03, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Class Act

From her very first words on a Sunday afternoon phone call, Anita was the personification of sensitivity and intelligence, personal concern and total professionalism. I'd hired her because of her training in collaborative law, but my ex-wife's attorney, unfortunately, was a loudmouthed bully who had... no interest in an amicable collaboration. Nevertheless, Anita conducted herself always with civility and concern for the real victim in my divorce -- my 9-year-old daughter. Having been through a difficult divorce herself and the mother of a girl my daughter's age, her insight and humor bolstered me in the worst of moments and lightened my emotional burdens considerably. Yes, I could have hired a bully like my ex-wife did, but we might yet still be at war, at great financial and psychological damage to myself and my daughter, but I was blessed to find the magnificent Anita Cowley-Savage. Her essential humanity helped get me through one of the worst times of my life.

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Anita Cowley Savage's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kirsten Bode

Family lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Hayley Collins

Family lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Caroline Galloway

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Anita is a skilled attorney both inside and outside the courtroom. She is highly respected by her peers."

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Melinda Eitzen

Family lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Anita is a strong advocate for her client and also serves as a mediator. She is an excellent lawyer and mediator."

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Justin Sisemore

Family lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Savage is highly skilled and very professional in dealing with complex child custody and divorce matters."

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Jerome Stein

Family lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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!"

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Alexandra White

Family lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Stephen Clark

Unknown lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Christopher Parvin

Family lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Thomas Daley

Family lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"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."

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Michael Travers

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Kirsten Bode

Family lawyer

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Tracey Gajak

Family lawyer

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Justin Sisemore

Family lawyer

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Jerome Stein

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Randall Grubbs

Family lawyer

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Alexandra White

Family lawyer

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Stephen Clark

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Lauren Crowdis

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.

2020

Best Lawyers in America, Woodward-White, Inc.

2020

Law Dragon (Top 100 Family Lawyers in U.S.), Woodward-White, Inc.

2020

Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2011 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2010 - Present

Texas Bar Foundation

Fellow

2010 - Present

Texas Family Law Foundation

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

2008 - Present

Dallas Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Member

2008 - Present

Dallas Bar Association, Collaborative Law Section

Member

2008 - Present

Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2008 - Present

Collaborative Law Institute of Texas

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Member

2008 - Present

National Association of Professional Women

Member

2005 - Present

Colorado Bar Foundation

Fellow

2004 - Present

Colorado Collaborative Family Law Professionals

Member

1997 - Present

Denver Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2018 - 2021

Collaborative Divorce Dallas

President

2005 - 2007

Colorado Collaborative Family Law Professionals

Committee Member

2005 - 2007

Colorado Collaborative Family Law Professionals

Board of Directors

2004 - 2007

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Uddin vs. Uddin* (pseudonym)

Wife received over 75% of the marital assets

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Education

1994

Georgia State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Toronto

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2005

Colaborative Family Law

Training Your Support Team

Publications

2018

Family Law Advisor Blog Child-Focused Co-Parenting

2016

2014

Family Law Advisor Blog Options When Divorce is Not an Option

1995

The Collaborator Training Support Staff for Collaborative Law Clients

Languages

Hindi

Activity

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