Joshua Houge Northam

Joshua Houge Northam

4.6
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 24 years

Family Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Business

3333 Lee Pkwy, 10th Floor, Dallas, TX

About Joshua

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 24 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2001

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Shackelford, Melton, McKinley & Norton, LLP

3333 Lee Pkwy, 10th Floor, Dallas, TX, 75219-5111

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Joshua Houge Northam's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | January 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Just Don't

I hired Josh Northam expecting him to be my advocate.I feel he was very weak with the mediator, a retired judge of his choosing, as well as with the opposing attorney. I trusted Mr. Northam to review all documents from opposing council and correct poorly worded or untrue statements before having me s...ign off on them. I was shocked and angered when a document from opposing attorney had a bold face lie and was passed to me to sign. I feel Mr. Northam should have objected to it, sent it back, and at very least know how I would react to such and untruth 9 months into the divorce. Yes. That's right. 9 months and $30,000 for an uncomplicated (one house paid in full, no debt) divorce. Feeling very let down.

Posted by Jennifer | August 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Best Attorney EVER

Joshua Northam is TOP NOTCH and extremely professional! He is EXTREMELY impressive to watch in court, but even more than that KNOWS the law! He handled our case with the care and concern and was always available to answer any questions! I HIGHLY recommend this attorney!!!!

Posted by Kaitlynn | May 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Honest and trustworthy!!

Josh helped me with both my divorce, and custody modification. He helped guide me, and fought for the best interest of my kids. During my modification, he stayed late with me and made sure every detail was notated. He’s not one to rush through a case just to finalize a piece of paper. Will always rec...ommend Josh!!

Posted by Mary | January 15, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Attorney - High Integrity, Knowledgeable - with the clients BEST interest foremost

Some people come into your life through circumstances – that leave a mark on you, and Josh is that kind of person. I had the opportunity to meet and work with Josh several years ago, while I was dealing with a divorce. I have deep admiration for him, and I would highly recommend him for the reaso...ns below. First and foremost, Josh is a man of high integrity. He is extremely knowledgeable, professional, trustworthy, compassionate as well as passionate about helping his clients. He made a very difficult situation manageable. He stayed in constant communication with me, and guided me through the whole process with strong wisdom and advice. He has a rare gift of sifting through the information, and helping his client towards solutions. Josh accomplished helping both parties come to a solution and be able to move forward, where so many lives remain stuck. The outcome benefited not only myself, but also our family. I’d like to also mention, that the opposing counsel, when our divorce was complete, worked with Josh and sent several cases to him. They saw in him the qualities he lives, not just in his professional life, but his personal as well. I consider myself so very fortunate to have worked with Josh, and highly recommend him. He’s a man with true integrity and character

Posted by Tracy | January 09, 2013

Highly Recommended!

I have worked with Mr. Northam and his team off and on for several years. In all situations he has been timely, effective and thus has become someone I trust implicitly with my legal matters. I have and continue to recommend him to friends and work colleagues, and those referrals have been impressed ...and grateful to have his service. His firm's rates are very reasonable, he is professional and passionate about the law and his experience is evident. I am grateful to have found him and consider him a valuable partner to me and my family. I can't recommend him enough!

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Super Lawyers Rising Star - Family Law, Thomson Reuters

2014

Super Lawyers Rising Star - Family Law, Thomson Reuters

Associations

2009 - Present

Dallas County Truancy Courts

Magistrate

2001 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Family Law Section

2001 - Present

Dallas Bar Association

Family Law Section

Education

2000

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1997

University of Texas, Austin

BBA

Languages

Spanish

English

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