Eric D. Beal

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Eric D. Beal

also known as Eric David Beal

4.7
54 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Southlake, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +12 more

2920 W. Southlake Blvd., Ste 140, Southlake, TX

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About Eric

Biography

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Practice Areas

15

Practice Areas

Adoption 7%

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Alimony 7%

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Arbitration 7%

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Child Abuse 7%

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Child Custody 7%

35 years

7%
Child Support 7%

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Criminal Defense 7%

7%
Divorce and Separation 7%

35 years

7%
Domestic Violence 7%

7%
Family 7%

35 years

7%
International Law 7%

7%
Juvenile Law 7%

7%
Marriage and Prenuptials 7%

7%
Mediation 7%

7%
Other 2%

2%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2017
Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 35 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1990

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Beal Law Firm

2920 W. Southlake Blvd., Ste 140, Southlake, TX, 76092

www.dfwdivorce.com

Beal Law Firm

5050 Quorum, Suite 700, Dallas, TX, 75254

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Beal Law Firm

201 Main Street, Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX, 76102

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Beal Law Firm

5956 Sherry Lane Ste 1000, Dallas, TX, 75225

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Domestic Violence

Posted by Brook | August 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

My hero

It was Christmas Eve. My ex was threatening me, scaring me, had me in tears - and it was Christmas Eve. The Beal Law Firm was in the beginning stages of handling my very messy divorce (6 kids, 24 yrs of marriage - and soon to be ex had stuff going on with 4 other women). In a state of panic i desp...erately called Eric - and even though it was Christmas Eve, he took time out of a party that he was attending with his family to step away and call me back and talk me thru my situation and reassure me that everything was going to be fine. Eric truly was my Christmas angel that day. I had my 6 kids counting on me for the holiday....but I had my ex threatening me, scaring me - and Eric took time out of his holiday to get back to me so quickly, and let me know that he could handle this, that it was all going to be okay, and that his firm was there to protect us. THAT was my best Christmas gift that I received this past year. Peace of mind. Thank you Eric!

Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Totally took advantage

I had gone to The Beal Firm in Southlake seeking a divorce. My first consultation $158 (or somewhere in that ballpark) Eric was an hour late. Then with his southern charm, he seems very smooth, and caring. The retainer fee for his services was $15,000.00. We did not speak much, in fact, I did not ...want to bother him, instead, I collected all the bank statement, police reports, doctors reports confirming physically abuse. Tarrant County Appraisal Records, copies of checks to my husband that never went into our personal account. I was living in out of town at the time, so I drove in to drop off all the reports to help them. I gave him all my bank records and all of my soon to be ex-banks records and different accounts at a couple of banks. We had our first court date and he wanted to see me the night before to go over everything. Again he was late and I had to wait on him. He asked me where I had come up with the amount of spousal support I was due. I said the bank statements. He then said we never received any bank statements. It's about 9 pm and we are expected in court at 8 am tomorrow morning. I told him you have all of the statements along with everything else. He sent his new assistant attorney to go look for them, which she found them in a box somewhere. Then the opposing counsel canceled the day before but Eric assured me this could be a trick and had Himself, a legal associate, with a court reporter at the court house at 8 am. Knowing the case had been rescheduled. Eric did this twice to me. I then got my first bill and THREE people in his office looked over my case, which meant I was billed for all three people to read the same thing. Once we finally go to court I had no money left for Eric to represent me so the new attorney did. I was shocked when we got in the courtroom, everything she said was objected and the judge agreed with the opposing counsel. Then we had to reset court because enough time had not been requested to hear our case. Timeline: End of December-March going to court two times only to be sent home, and the third when we finally got in court it was a joke. I could not afford Eric at the time of trial because he blew through the $15,000.00 and I fired The law firm. I was given a little over 2,000. back and still married in the same spot. DO NOT HIRE HIM!!!!!! I have spoken with several attorneys who say he needs to be turned into the bar, what he did was unethical. I had been abused by my husband mentally and physically, then again by Eric. WOMEN BE WARE he is not what he seems to be! Run!

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Eric D. Beal's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bruce Beasley

Child custody lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred many clients to Eric over the last two decades, and they've all raved about what an amazing lawyer Eric is. Aggressive, honest, brilliant, driven, tough, those aren't my words; I hear these words time and again from Eric's clients…and occasionally from a few opposing lawyers he's gone up against. I wholeheartedly endorse Eric Beal."

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Richard Price

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Eric is an outstanding trial advocate, but he also knows that some cases are better off being settled. Being able to handle a case as a Collaborative Law case or as a litigated case gives him the ability to choose the best path for his client. Eric is very experienced and ethical and works effectively for his clients."

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Mark Williamson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric is the 'go to' divorce lawyer in Tarrant County. Amazing attorney and I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Keating

Family lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I had the pleasure of working for Eric for a year. He is a smart attorney who cares tremendously about his clients."

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Mark Lane

Child custody lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Anderson

Family lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Eric for twenty years and have observed his legal skills as he has enthusiastically represented his family law clients. He is a great lawyer and achieves great results for his clients. He is very knowledgeable about the law and puts his knowledge to use for his client's benefit. I highly endorse Eric."

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Constance Mims

Family lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work.He is the most informed, educated, and practiced attorney I know. His passion for the law and dedication to his clients and their cases is unparalleled."

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Robert Keating

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Bruce Beasley

General practice lawyer

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Richard Price

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Bryan Ballew

Family lawyer

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Mark Lane

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Constance Mims

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Thomas Irons

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Mark Anderson

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Top Attorney, Fort Worth, Texas Magazine

2012

Board Certification, State Bar of Texas

2011

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1990

Baylor Law Review, Notes and Comments Editor, Baylor University School of Law

1990

National Order of Barristers, National Order of Barristers

1990

Baylor Order of Barristers, Baylor University School of Law

1990

Baylor Outstanding Law Student, Spring 1990, Baylor University School of Law

N/A

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Owner, Beal Law Firm

1900 - Present

Managing Partner, Beal Law Firm, PLLC

1992 - 2002

Adjunct Professor, Dallas Baptist University

1991 - 1992

Associate Attorney, Baron & Budd, A Professional Corporation

1990 - 1991

Associate, Johnson & Gibbs

1983 - 1987

Captain-Legal Officer, United States Marine Corps

Associations

2013 - Present

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Advisory Board

2012 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Entertainment and Sports Law Section

Member

2011 - Present

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

Member

2003 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

1990 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas

Member

Tarrant County Family Law Bar

Member

Military Law Section of the State Bar of Texas

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Bekins Moving & Storage Company v. Jean Williams, 947 S.W.2d 568 (Tex. App. Texarkana, 1997)

Won: Judgment against defendant for $178,000

Keene Corporation v. Jessie L. Rogers, Jr., et al, 863 S.W.2d 168 (Tex. App. Texarkana, 1993)

Thomas Carter, et al v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, 33 S.W.3d 369, (Tex. App. Fort Worth, 2000)

Daniel Blumberg and Daniel Blumberg and Associates v. David Bergh, 2005 Tex. App. LEXIS 3459 (Fort Worth, 2005)

Won

In Re: Estate of Leslie Wayne Wilson, Deceased, 2008 Tex. App. LEXIS 2482 (Texarkana, 2008)

Won

In Re: Cindy Lynn Rhodes, Relator, 2009 Tex. App. LEXIS 5951 (Fort Worth, 2009)

Won

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Education

1990

Baylor University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Baylor University

BBA

Speaking Engagements

2012

Handling Divorce Cases from Start to Finish

Exploring Custody, Visitation and Support Issues

2011

Family Law from A to Z

Ethics

2011

Family Law from A to Z

Marriage Dissolution - Process and Procedure

2010

Handling Divorce Cases from Start to Finish

Ethical Perils in Divorce Practice

2010

Handling Divorce Cases from Start to Finish Getting a Divorce Case Off on the Right Foot

Publications

2012

Strategies for Military Family Law: Leading Lawyers on Navigating Family Law in the Armed Forces Strategizing in the Technical Arena of Jurisdiction and the Practical Arena of Human Nature

2012

National Business Institute Seminar Exploring Custody, Visitation and Support Issues

2012

National Business Institute Seminar Ethical Perils in Divorce Cases

2011

National Business Institute Seminar The End of a Marriage: Marriage Dissolution - Process and Procedure

2011

National Business Institute Seminar Family Law Ethics A-Z

2010

National Business Institute Seminar Getting a Divorce Case Off on the Right Foot: A Beginners Guide to Beginning a Divorce

2010

National Business Institute Seminar Controlling Client Relations and Recognizing Dishonesty

2010

National Business Institute Seminar When Withdrawal of Counsel is Appropriate

2010

Strategies for Family Law in Texas The Fundamentals of Texas Family Law Case Strategy

2009

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section Report - Volume 2009-5 (Fall) The Practitioner's Guide to Dealing with the Pre-Marital Agreement Client

2008

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section Report - Volume 2008-2 (Summer) Intentional Infliction Claims When Affections Have Been Alienated

Languages

English

Activity

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