$ 375-375 per hour
PRO
Virtual Consultation Available
Education
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, (J.D. 2010) (Cum Laude)
Southern Methodist University (B.A. 2006)
(Magna Cum Laude)
Representative Experience
Vanessa has developed a practical understanding of a wide range of issues and disputes related to family law and estate planning and she uses her experience, resolve, and sound judgment to craft effective solutions for your complex problems. She has worked on a variety of family law cases including divorce, asset protection, child custody, paternity, modification of custody and visitation, post-divorce enforcement issues, annulments, and common law marriages. Vanessa has also assisted clients in will preparations, drafting powers of attorney, and health directives. Vanessa believes one of the most important aspects of her practice is seeing the "big picture" and knowing that every person and every case is unique. Vanessa will effectively represent the individual interests of every client to help them achieve their legal goals.
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Practice Area
16 years
$ 375-375 per hour
State: Texas
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
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Posted by Frank | September 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I've hired probably six attorneys in my life but none of them were as detail oriented or attentive to my needs as Vanessa was through the course of my proceedings. She always responded within 24 hours of my attempts to contact her and and promptly followed up on my needs. She also went the extra mi...
Posted by Leonel | August 1, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I will forever be thankful to Vanessa. It was a stressful situation but She was there from the beginning, keeping up to date and informed through the whole process. Vanessa did an excellent job and highly recommend her.
Posted by Misty | February 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I was very happy with the services rendered. She made it painless to file for an out-of-country divorce. Although, the process was long, at no fault of her own, she made it pleasant by keeping me well-informed of the steps along the way. I would definitely recommend her for family related needs.
Posted by Irma | March 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Vanessa did an outstanding job with my case, I will be forever thankful to her. I was going through a very stressful/difficult custody case and she made the situation much better by showing compassion and positivity. I could not have asked for a better attorney.
Posted by Maria | October 2, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Vanessa is an excellent lawyer, besides being professional, she is caring and compassionate, she engaged with me at all times, explained every step of the proses and was available to me any time, she understood what she needed to do professionally and was always ready for the next step. There is so m...
"I have had the privilege of working with Vanessa on various premarital agreements. She is professional, courteous, intelligent and extremely responsive. She works hard for her clients and is able to weigh the practicalities and legal arguments for each case. She is creative in her settlement tactics and negotiations. I'd recommend this lawyer in a heartbeat to anyone in need of representation!"
"Vanessa is an extremely knowledgeable attorney who is a zealous, ethical advocate for her clients. She is a pleasure to handle cases with, and I regularly refer her cases when I have matters I am unable to handle due to time or conflicts."
"I have worked with and referred over many cases to Vanessa. Anytime I have a family law issue, I consult and refer my family and friends to her. Vanessa is prompt, diligent and compassionate. She is a zealous advocate for her clients. I enjoy working with her and have heard great feedback from the clients I have referred to her."
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2019 - Present
Partner, Duffee + Eitzen, LLP
2017 - 2019
Associate Attorney, The Ashmore Law Firm
2013 - 2017
Partner, Farinacci & Sheppard Law, PLLC
2012 - 2017
Contract Attorney, Counsel On Call
2011 - 2012
Associate Attorney, Quilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett & Moser
2016 - Present
The Annette Stewart Inn of CourtAssociate Member
2016 - Present
Attorneys Serving the Community (ASC)
2013 - Present
Dallas Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and Estate Section
2011 - Present
State Bar of Texas Family Law Section
2011 - Present
Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section
2010 - Present
Dallas Bar Association
2010 - Present
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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