Why hire me? I'm different - I care, will listen to you, and will fight for you. My firm focuses in the areas of family law (divorce, child custody, child support, modification, enforcement), bankruptcy, probate and wills. I am Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law. I am very passionate about what I do, and love helping people with their legal and financial issues. We are client-focused and results driven. We have many office locations in the DFW area to better serve our clients.
Languages spoken
French
Powell Law Offices
1235 S. Main St
Suite 270
Grapevine, TX, 76051
Powell Law Offices
1518 Legacy Dr.
Suite 112
Frisco, TX, 75034
Powell Law Offices (By appointment only)
13727 Noel Road Tower II
Suite 200
Dallas, TX, 75240
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2011 | 05/28/2022 |
MI | Active And In Good Standing | 2002 | 06/27/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top Ten Best Attorney | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2019 |
Top Attorney of North America | Who's Who Top Attorneys of North America | 2019 |
Board Certification in Consumer Bankruptcy Law | American Board of Certification | 2018 |
Best Divorce Attorney | Fort Worth Magazine | 2018 |
Best Bankruptcy Attorney | Fort Worth Magazine | 2018 |
Best Divorce Attorney | D Magazine | 2018 |
Best Bankruptcy Attorney | D Magazine | 2018 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Best Brief Writing - Moot Court | Wayne State University Law School | 2000 |
Moot Court | Wayne State University Law School | 2000 |
Anthony Maiullo Memorial Academic Scholarship | Wayne State University Law School | 1998 |
Membership | Golden Key National Honor Society | 1998 |
Magna Cum Laude Bachelor's Degree | Wayne State University | 1998 |
Membership | Phi Beta Kappa | 1998 |
Presidential Full Academic Scholarship | Wayne State University | 1994 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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President/CEO | Powell Law Offices | 2011 - Present |
AVP & Counsel | AHMSI | 2011 - 2011 |
Bankruptcy Attorney | The Wright Firm LLP | 2010 - 2011 |
Attorney | Marrs & Terry, PLLC | 2009 - 2009 |
Managing Attorney, Bankruptcy | Schneiderman & Sherman, PC | 2006 - 2008 |
Attorney | Marrs & Terry, PLLC | 2004 - 2006 |
Attorney | Hammerschmidt, Stickradt & Associates | 2003 - 2004 |
Consultant, Global Tax & Legal Services | Deloitte, LLP | 2001 - 2003 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Comity to Establish a Mortgage mediation Process in Bankruptcy Court | Co-chair | 2018 - Present |
Mortgage Mediation Committee - Bankruptcy Section of State Bar of Texas (Committee to implement a mortgage mediation program in bankruptcy courts in Texas) | Technology and Document Subcommittee | 2017 - Present |
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce | Sponsoring Member | 2015 - Present |
Turnberry Association | Board of Directors | 2013 - Present |
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas | Licensed Attorney | 2013 - Present |
Denton County Bankruptcy Bar | Founding member | 2013 - Present |
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas | Licensed Attorney | 2010 - Present |
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas | Licensed Attorney | 2007 - Present |
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan | Licensed Attorney | 2004 - Present |
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan | Licensed Attorney | 2003 - Present |
State Bar of Michigan | Member | N/A |
State Bar of Texas | Member | N/A |
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | Member | N/A |
Collin County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Dallas Bar Association | Member | N/A |
American Bankruptcy Institute | Member | N/A |
Tarrant County Bar Association | Board of Directors | 2012 - 2013 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Grapevine Chamber of Commerce | Divorce and Your Assets | 2017 |
Journal of Law in Society | Reparations - Good or Bad | 1997 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Wayne State Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2001 |
Wayne State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1998 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Protecting Your Assets | Divorce and Wills | 2017 |
Michigan Bankruptcy Legal Conference | Consumer Bankruptcy | 2017 |
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Women's Division Luncheon | Family Law | 2016 |
Regus Business Forum | Getting Divorced? Here's What To Do | 2015 |
Richardson Senior Expo | Common Myths About Wills | 2014 |
The 10 Myths of Bankruptcy - Is Bankruptcy a Good Option For You? | Bankruptcy | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Contested Divorce | We won |
SAPCR | We won |
Chapter 7 Case | We won |
Grandparent Custody | We won |
Lien strip v. large mortgage company | I won |
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Vanessa Kemmy, Family Attorney on Jul 20, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She is dedicated to being a strong advocate for her clients and has the experience one looks for in a great attorney.
Rebecca McDowell, Unknown Attorney on Nov 21, 2013
Relationship: Other
Lauren is extremely knowledgeable and beyond competent; she cares about her clients and about the law. Highly recommended.
Leah Harbour, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 22, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Lauren is AWESOME! She is aggressive, straight forward and to the point. She has a vast amount of experience and truly does a great job in guiding her client through the process.
Victor Rivera, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jun 8, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. If you want an attorney that knows the ins and outs of bankruptcy law, Lauren is the person to use. She is very knowledgeable, extremely friendly, and an all-around great attorney.
Patrick Wright, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 1, 2010
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer's work. Lauren is a great bankruptcy lawyer. Lauren cares about her clients. Lauren's practice is not a bankruptcy mill like some lawyers and she seeks to give clients the personal attention they need during a difficult process.
Jeffrey Bennett, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 7, 2010
Relationship: Co-worker
Lauren provided exceptional service to our clients at Marrs & Terry, PLLC. Additionally, she was a valuable source of information.
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