Lauren Gaydos Duffer

Lauren Gaydos Duffer

also known as Lauren Duffer, Lauren Gaydos

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer at Arlington, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Support, Adoption

1241 W. Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX

About Lauren

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 70%

Gestational Agreements Egg Donation Agreements Surrogate Representation Parentage Proceedings Sperm Donation Arrangements Embryo Donation Arrangements Intended Parent Representation Donor Representation Family Formation

23 years

70%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Collaborative Law Contested Divorce Uncontested Divorce

23 years

20%
Adoption 5%

Step-Parent Second Parent

23 years

5%
Child Support 5%

Modification Enforcement

23 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 22 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2003

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Lauren Gaydos Duffer

1241 W. Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX, 76013

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Lauren Gaydos Duffer's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Adoption

Posted by Aaron | February 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

You'll want to read this one !!!

I'd like to share my story for those people out there in that difficult place of needing an attorney. First and foremost, I definitely recommend Lauren's law firm for any & all needs of family law. This is my story of why my wife & I feel this way & want to get the word out to folks that have that un...sure/hard decision of hiring an attorney in front of them. Hopefully this can help someone from having to throw a dart at a list of attorney names or get one recommended to you from friends & family that for whatever reason forget the bad stuff & never admit they got rolled by "their" attorney as if the attorney is "theirs". My wife & I just finished our adoption of our grandson. Yes, everything from starting with sole managing conservators, termination of parental rights, home study, etc etc etc. We unfortunately started this process with a different attorney. Constant struggle with straight and/or timely answers. Couldn't keep the original situation or progress story straight, it was like having to recap from the start every time & you bet she had the billing clock going even due to her sloppiness. Problem we were faced with is once you get the ball rolling with one attorney, original petition filed, it's a pain & costly pain to change representation, because like in my case first attorney was a flake and redo's had to happen. Now the positive part of our story. By shear luck I called Lauren's office & made appointment. Go in for consultation & WOW what a breath of fresh air. Genuine attention to me, professional, approachable, and easy on the eyes "just a bonus". I was very impressed with their attention to detail, explanation of the law, communication of multiple strategies to achieve desired result with outlined plan, then final recap to in sure claraity. Talk about smooth operation & put a confidence in you knowing they've been there, done that. At the same time their awareness stays high without getting complacent. Their billing is fair, invoicing clear with every billable action segregated with description & cost association. Absolutely no guess work on clients part. Along the complete process they were good stewards of our money, while at the same time we were never in the dark as to where we stood & what is next. So there is our story, hate to say this is not the first time I've needed a family attorney, sure wish I had them as my team previous times. You won't regret hiring Lauren & her team. Thanks, Aaron

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2022

Top Attorney in Tarrant County, Adoption, 360 West Magazine

2020

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2020

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2019

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2018

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2017

Top Attorney in Tarrant County, Adoption, 360 West Magazine

2017

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2016

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2015

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2014

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2013

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2012

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2011

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Top Young Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2010

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2009

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2008

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, Gaydos Duffer, P.C.

2006 - 2008

Attorney, Calabrese Associates

Associations

2025 - Present

Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy

2003 - Present

State Bar of Texas

American Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys

Tarrant County Bar Association

Tarrant County Bar Association

2019 - 2022

Tarrant County Bar Association-Collaborative Law Section

Section Chair

2012 - 2013

Arlington Bar Association

President

2011 - 2012

Arlington Bar Association

Vice President

2010 - 2011

Arlington Bar Association

Secretary/Treasurer

2010 - 2011

Arlington Young Lawyers Association

President

2009 - 2014

Collaborative Lawyers of Arlington and Mansfield

President

2009 - 2011

Junior League of Arlington

2009 - 2011

Resolve

2009 - 2010

Arlington Bar Association

Board of Directors

Education

2003

Southern Methodist University

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Baylor University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2026

SMU Dedman School of Law Family Law Association

Family Formation Law

2023

American Bar Association Family Law Spring CLE

Fallout from Dobbs

2022

American Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys Fall Conference

Post Dobbs, Is it Legal to Travel for Abortion?

2020

Johnson County Family Law Bar Association

Embryos, Egg Donation and Surrogacy “Oh My”

2020

International Family Building

Navigating Unchartered Waters

2019

Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association-Advanced on a Shoe String

Embryos, Eggs, Surrogacy Oh My!

2019

Parker County Bar Association

Embryos, Egg Donation and Surrogacy “Oh My”

2019

Mesquite Bar Association

Embryos, Egg Donation and Surrogacy “Oh My”

2018

Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association

Embryos, Egg Donation and Surrogacy “Oh My”

2017

Master the Art of Family Building Paralegal Conference

Navigating the Minefield Without Stepping on a Grenade

2016

UTA Women and Gender Studies

Reproductive Justice

2014

Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association

Don’t Put Your Eggs in One Basket, What the Family Law Attorney Needs to Know About Assisted Reproductive Technology

2014

Arlington Rotary Club

Collaborative Law-What it is and Why You Should Know About It

2013

Dispute Resolution Services of North Texas

Suits Affecting Parent Child Relationship and Duties of Spouses

2012

RESOLVE

Surrogacy In Texas-What to Know

2011

Dispute Resolution Services of North Texas

The Marriage Relationship, Dissolution of Marriage

2011

Children's Hospital, Maternal and Fetal Medicine Lecture Series

Navigating the Legal Landmines of Surrogacy

2010

Mansfield Independent School District

The Culture of Children Growing Up in Two Homes

2010

Arlington Mental Health Professionals Association

Collaborative Law

2009

Grand Prairie Bar Association

Collaborative Law

Languages

English

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