Stephen F. Luce

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Stephen F. Luce

also known as Buddy Luce

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 47 years

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

1229 Corporate Dr. W, Arlington, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

About Stephen

Biography

Buddy is knowledgeable, compassionate yet relentless from beginning to end! #maximumresults

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Divorce, Enforcement of Orders, Property Division, Tracing, Business Evaluation; Separate Property Retention

50%
Divorce and Separation 30%

Divorce, Enforcement of Orders, Property Division, Tracing, Business Evaluation; Separate Property Retention

30%
Child Custody 10%

Modification, Visitation, Relocation

10%
Child Support 5%

Increase, Decrease, Retroactive

5%
Uncontested Divorce 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 47 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1978

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Luce Law Firm

1229 Corporate Dr. W, Arlington, TX, 76006

www.buddyluce.com

Online Presence

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Stephen F. Luce's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Landry | March 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce

I can't say enough about Buddy. He helped me through a very dark and rough time in my life. I'm so grateful to have been introduced to him and what he was able to do for me and my three children.

Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend

I highly recommend Buddy. Buddy is knowledgeable, his billings are fair, his advice is honest and ethical, and his legal representation was top-notch. Buddy's office was always responsive and timely regarding my inquiries.

Posted by Cheryl | November 5, 2014

Best Lawyer

Stephen handled my divorce. It went on almost two years while my ex husband went through three lawyers. I had great representation, he worked with me and kept me in the loop on what was going on. I felt he heard me when I wanted to talk about issues, He always gave me the answer or explanation I w...as needing when the process was a little confusing. I have given his name to several people and highly recommend him. While I knew he had many other clients, Stephen always made me feel I had his full attention. The results of the settlement were very much in my favor! Thank you for all the work Stephen!

Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2014

100% satisfied

I have known Buddy for almost 4 years, all as a client. I not only am happy he's my attorney, but I'm proud to call him my friend. He has always kept me in the loop and informed at all times through what was a very long process. He is very patient...and he is wise to know WHEN to be patient. Seve...ral times I wanted to put my foot on the gas and he wouldn't allow it...and he proved to be right...each time. He's really good at talking things out and allowing me to come to the same conclusion he's already at...it just takes me a few minutes to get there. And we go with his plan, and it works. But that doesn't mean he makes all the decisions...he will allow me to start to make a dumb decision, even if he's against it, but then he will strongly advise me...and then we'll talk it out...and I'll see it his way...and he'll end up being right. So after a few cycles of that...I just shut up and listened to what the man suggested...and my case ended up greater than I ever could have imagined in the first place. He's always professional, of course, and responsive, and knowledgeable, etc etc...I already expected those things in the first place anyway. He knows the court personnel, and he anticipates their lenses they will be looking through before we ever walk into the courtroom, before the first word is said. 100% satisfied client.

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Stephen F. Luce's Lawyer Endorsements

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Donald Teller

Family lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had multiple cases with "Buddy" Luce. In each, he worked hard for his clients and was a tough negotiator. He also is a formidable and well-prepared opponent in the courtroom."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Tops in Tarrant, Society Life Magazine

1990

Board Certified - Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

1990

Board Certified - Civil Trial, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Owner, Luce Law Firm

1995 - 2017

Partner, Bradley Luce Bradley LLP

1988 - 1991

Partner, Webb Kinser and Luce

1980 - 1988

Partner, Franks & Luce

Associations

1990 - Present

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

Member

1996 - 1999

Carroll Independent School District Board of Trustees,

President

1984 - 1985

Irving Bar Association

President

Education

1978

St. Mary's University

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

University of Texas System, Arlington

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

2015

Separate Property Protect you Wealth

1989

Attorney’s Liability and the DTPA Triple or Nothing

Languages

English

Activity

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