$ 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
15 Client Reviews
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Posted by Agustin | October 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Amazing service
Vanessa provides excellent legal advice, she made sure that my interests were protected at all times. She followed-up my requests promptly and I was always aware of what were my options and the next steps throughout my case.
Posted by Stephanie | September 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Extremely Professional, Knowledgeable, and Quick to Act all describe Vanessa and her work
When we needed legal assistance, we knew right away that Vanessa was the right person to turn to. As soon as we reached out to Vanessa with our legal issue, she was readily available to explain the processes and legal next steps. Not only that, she immediately empathized with our cause and was able t...
Posted by Carmen | September 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Empathetic and smart
Vanessa was readily available to explain the processes and legal documents to me in layman's terms which I really appreciated. I could tell that the work she was doing mattered to her and it wasn't just about unfairly billing me hours of work without my understanding of what was happening. She is a q...
Posted by Katoria | September 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Reliable Service
Vanessa was very responsive and kept me informed throughout the entire process. Thank u for your fast friendly and professional service!
Posted by Austin | September 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Very professional; did excellent work on wills, POAs
We were referred to Vanessa through a friend and were glad we got to work with her. She met us at a time that was convenient for us. She walked us through the process of preparing wills and power of attorney documents. She broke down the legal jargon into easy to understand terminology. She worke...
"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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