$ 300-350 per hour
Frank P. Skipper, a seasoned attorney with over 32 years of legal experience, focuses his area of practice on all areas of family law, including Divorce, Child Custody, Paternity, and order enforcement cases. He brings extensive experience and a successful track record to every client and their unique and important case. Mr. Skipper always puts his client’s interest and goals first and believes this principle is nowhere more important than in the family law arena. “You have direct impact on people’s lives and happiness” he said,” “more so than any other area of law. Additionally, you always have to keep the children in mind.”
Mr. Skipper served as a court-appointed mediator for many years and draws on his experience to help his clients find solutions and avoid a courtroom battle whenever possible. “Mediation is a wonderful tool that is frequently successful at resolving issues the parties are unable to agree upon themselves,” he said. “I enjoy guiding my clients’ through the mediation process, but I am always careful to keep my clients’ goals in mind as we explore the various possible solutions to the issues that brought them to me in the first place.” If a trip to the courthouse is needed, He is the attorney to have by your side.
Mr. Skipper is well respected by both his peers and the Judiciary that he appears before, and has earned both a 10 "superb" rating by AVVO, as well as an "AV Preeminent" rating from Martindale-Hubble, a nationallly recognized peer review and rating system.
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27 years | 3,500 cases
42 years | 2,500 cases
$ 300-350 per hour
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Acquired: 1984
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9288 Huntington Square, North Richland HIlls, TX, 76182
31 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Child Custody
Posted by Michelle | October 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Heart-felt attorney
I hired Mr. Skipper when I wanted to modify my custody rights with my children's father. He has went above and beyond my expectations and has made me very happy with the outcome. Mr. Skipper is a heart-felt attorney who seeks in helping those by best interests. Thank you so much for everything you ha...
Posted by Caryn | September 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Excellent!
Frank knows what he’s doing and truly cares about his clients. He is incredibly smart and well versed with family law. He will be honest with you about your options and be fair with you at all times. I asked him to help me get custody of my kids in a complex case and he delivered. Life changing and w...
Posted by Eric Bertelsen | October 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
The Right Lawyer
After meeting with multiple other attorneys who just didn't bother to listen to anything I had to say, they just promised me the world I knew Frank was the best I could get when he was totally honest with me. Assuming everything I had stated was true we had an excellent chance but in child custody yo...
Posted by Jennifer | January 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Amazing!
Had a child custody/support case that he helped me out with. I was a nervous wreck from day one, but he simply put all my fears at ease. He explained what to expect in great detail and walked me through everything so I understood the possibilities. Hiring him was the best choice I made and everything...
Posted by Mark Gilbert | July 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Child Joint Custody
We had a family keeping my Son's daughter, our Granddaughter away from us. They started out with a bogus filing of the situation, which Frank countered immediately. They changed lawyers and we filed for joint custody, which went to mediation eventually, and we came out with more than we expected than...
"I have known Frank Skipper as a practicing attorney for over 25 years. He is very knowledgeable, competent and an excellent litigator. He is respected by the Judiciary and his fellow lawyers."
"I endorse this lawyer. Frank is very reasonable to work with, all the while he zealously represents his client."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Skipper is an accomplished family law attorney well respected by the Courts and Bar alike. He is an effective litigator and skilled mediator. He is reasonable to work with and always puts his client's best interest first. R. Keith Spencer, Attorney"
"I endorse this lawyer. He has been prepared and advocated for his client. He worked hard to find a resolution that was most beneficial to his client."
"Frank and I worked against each other on a family law matter. He was a very effective advocate for his client. If you need a divorce lawyer I recommend Frank Skipper."
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2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1995
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005 - Present
Owner, The Law Offices of Frank P. Skipper
2013 - 2015
Attorney, The Wynne Law Firm
2000 - 2005
Partner, Gwinn & Roby
1986 - 2000
Partner, Godwin & Carlton, PC
1984 - 1986
Associate, Gandy Michener Swindle Whitaker & Pratt
Member
Member
Member
1984
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
B.B.A.,
English