Kathleen Marie Turton
About Kathleen
Biography
Kathleen Turton is a highly skilled family law mediator, negotiator, and advisor, with a focus on complex property and children's issues. She is a trained Parenting Coordinator, Parenting Facilitator, and Mediator. Her training and experience allow her to best help families as they work through the new choices they face.
Prior to forming her own firm, Kathleen served as Director of the W.W. Caruth, Jr. Child Advocacy Clinic at SMU Dedman School of Law in Dallas. In this position, Kathleen supervised and trained student attorneys to represent children as court-appointed Guardians and Attorneys ad Litem; provided continuing legal education to lawyers and social workers in the child welfare field; and hosted roundtable discussions with the aim of improving the lives of children in the foster care system.
Before joining SMU, Kathleen practiced family law and was an Adjunct Faculty Member at El Centro College in Dallas. Kathleen received a B.S. in Microbiology, with special honors, from the University of Texas, and worked for several years at the Texas Department of Health before attending law school. She received her law degree from SMU Dedman School of Law. She is a frequent speaker on family law and alternative dispute resolution issues.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 21 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2004
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Location
Turton & Pinkerton, PLLC
12222 Merit Drive, Suite 1200, Dallas, TX, 75251
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Kathleen Marie Turton's Reviews
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Posted by Sheryl | January 12, 2011
Client Review
Kathleen is extremely intelligent and always professional. I always feel she is willing to go the extra mile to answer any question I may have. She is very thorough in her research which gives me a great deal of confidence in her. I would highly recommend her as an attorney.
Kathleen Marie Turton's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Kathleen is one of the top attorneys in Dallas for family law. She does an excellent job working with clients and making sure she puts forth everything necessary to win their case. I highly recommend her!"
"I've known Kathleen since law school and even then when we worked together in the child advocacy clinic I was impressed with her dedication to her clients and hard work. Now I confidently rely on her for guidance on family law matters and can refer a client with a complex family law matter to her knowing they will be well served. She is highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"When I think of the word "professionalism", I think immediately of Kathleen Turton. She is wise, knowledgeable, extremely hard working, and dedicated to doing the best for her client. I am proud to be able to endorse this extremely capable lawyer."
"Ms. Turton is knowledgeable and passionate about what she does. I have referred many clients to her over the years, as well as seek her advice on various matters relating to my own cases. She cares for her clients and treats them with respect. She is a wonderful advocate, and I would trust my clients with her."
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Experience
Honors
2008
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Ward & Turton, PLLC
2010 - 2011
Managing Partner, Gregg & Turton, PLLC
2009 - 2010
Director, W. W. Caruth, Jr. Child Advocacy Clinic at the Southern Methodist University
2004 - 2009
Attorney at Law, Keane, Fowler & Donohue
Associations
2013 - Present
Empowering Women as LeadersAdvisory Board Member
2012 - Present
Dallas County Dispute Resolution SystemsBoard of Directors
2010 - Present
Dallas Bar Association, Family Law SectionBoard Member
2009 - Present
Empowering Women as LeadersMember
2009 - Present
Dallas Volunteer Attorney ProgramVolunteer Attorney
2008 - Present
Attorneys Serving the CommunityMember
2006 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2005 - Present
Annette Stewart American Inn of CourtAssociate Member
2004 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section, Pro Bono Services CommitteeMember
2013 - 2014
Dallas Bar Association, Family Law SectionTreasurer
2012 - 2013
Dallas Bar Association, Family Law SectionSecretary
2010 - 2012
Empowering Women as LeadersBoard Member, Director of Mentoring
2005 - 2007
Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section, Pro Bono Services CommitteeChairman
Education
2004
1999
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
Property and Children's Issues in Family Law Cases and Mediation
2013
Property and Children's Issues in Family Law Cases and Mediation
2013
Family Law Nuts & Bolts
2012
Property and Children's Issues in Family Law Cases and Mediation
2012
Modifications: In Form & Practice
2012
Family Law Nuts & Bolts
2011
Property and Children's Issues in Family Law Cases and Mediation
2011
Family Law Nuts & Bolts
2010
2009
2009
2008
2007
Languages
English