Marlaina Renae Whitsitt

Marlaina Renae Whitsitt

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 14 years

Family Lawyer at Fort Worth, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Social Security

5128 Birchman Avenue, Fort Worth, TX

About Marlaina

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

I handle everything from simple agreed divorce cases to custody cases involving non-parent relatives and child protective services.

15 years

50%
Estate Planning 30%

I handle both probate and estate planning cases. I draft simple estate planning documents as well as help guide individuals through the probate process.

30%
Social Security & Disability 20%

I handle Social Security Disability cases. Once an individual has applied for Social Security Disability benefits and he or she has been denied, I assist with the appeals process which can be a long and complicated process.

15 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 225-275 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 14 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2011

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Marlaina Renae Whitsitt

5128 Birchman Avenue, Fort Worth, TX, 76107

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Marlaina Renae Whitsitt's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Anna | March 01, 2013 | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Great Lawyer to work with for my legal needs.

Renae (Marlaina) was great to work with on both my Directives, Power of Attorney and Wills/Living Wills for a reasonable fee. Very punctual and was able to answer my questions. She will tell you if she is unfamiliar with out-of-state laws concerning estates and LLC's. Thank you Renae!

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Marlaina Renae Whitsitt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Allen Blake

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I first met Mrs. Whitsitt when she was a prosecutor in Hood County. I got to know her as a tough, but fair attorney who is very knowledgeable in the law. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Renae for any criminal case."

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Vincent Wisely

Family lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Renae as opposing counsel and have found her to be one of the best family lawyers in the Fort Worth area. She serves the interests of her clients with tenacity and great skill. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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David Wynne

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Renee provides aggresive and creative approaches to her clients problems. I endorse her."

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Alexis Kern

Family lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Whitsitt is an excellent attorney, committed to obtaining the best outcomes for her clients."

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Victor Rodriguez

Unknown lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly endorse attorney Renae Whitsitt. Renae is a hardworking attorney who truly cares about her clients, and takes the time to listen to their issues. In addition, Renae possesses an uncanny ability to eloquently and vigorously assert her client's position."

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Raymond Daniel

Family lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. It is a pleasure to work with Renae. She is very thorough, a good trial lawyer and good at communicating."

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Daniel Webb

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Victor Rodriguez

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Walt Cleveland

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Raymond Daniel

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Estate Planning Certificate, Texas Wesleyan School of Law

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney at Law, The Wynne Law Firm

2011 - 2011

Runner, Barlow, Garsek, and Simon

2010 - 2010

Law Clerk, The Offices of Bradley Clark

2010 - 2010

Law Clerk, The Law Offices of Daniel Webb

2010 - 2010

Legal Student, Texas Wesleyan Law Clinic

2010 - 2010

Law Clerk, Federal Trade Commission

Associations

2013 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

2011 - Present

Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association

2011 - Present

Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association

2011 - Present

Fort Worth-Tarrant County Bar Association

2011 - Present

State Bar of Texas

2011 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

2007 - Present

Phi Alpha Delta

Past Treasurer

2009 - 2011

Taxes and Estate Planning Organization

Past Vice President

2009 - 2011

Texas Wesleyan Board of Advocates

Past Chief Executive Officer

2008 - 2011

Texas Wesleyan Moot Court Honor Society

Past 2L Representative

2008 - 2011

Texas Wesleyan Innocence Project

Education

2011

Texas Weselyan School of Law

Juris Doctorate

2008

Stephen F. Austin State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Texas Wesleyan School of Law Barrister's Ball

The Success of Texas Wesleyan Advocacy Teams

Languages

English

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