Charla H. Bradshaw

Charla H. Bradshaw

3.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at Denton, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

320 W. Eagle Drive, Suite 200, Denton, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 32 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1993

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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Location

KoonsFuller, P.C.

320 W. Eagle Drive, Suite 200, Denton, TX, 76201

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3.9 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Crystal | January 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Best Family Law Attorney in Denton County

I went to Charla just over a year ago for a case with my ex and she was absolutely amazing. Her and her team were able to get the best outcoming we were hoping for. We came to an agreement within a couple of weeks, the only thing that caused the delay was dealing with OAG. Even then her team stayed o...n top of them to get everything finalized. They really went above and beyond for me. I couldn't be happier with her and her team. I would recommend her to everyone.

Posted by Terry | February 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

A guiding hand in a tough situation

From initial consultation to the conclusion of my divorce, Charla was highly professional and guided me thru the minefield of scenarios that made me feel that i had a hand on my back supporting me thru the ordeal. Having her highly polished and professional presence in the courtroom undoubtedly he...lped. She had knowledge of the Judge in my case and their was an obvious mutual respect between the two which i believe helped greatly. KoonsFuller (Charla's practice) were very responsive and competent, and were there to answer questions as needed. Overall if there is anything good to come from a bad situation, i would say that hiring Charla was a definite highlight in my situation.

Posted by Jamie | August 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Incredible Attorney

When divorce became inevitable, a custody battle was brewing, and uncomfortable levels of emotions were consuming my every moment, I scheduled a consultation with Charla Bradshaw for legal help. Along With the stress and anxiety of my situation, I wanted not only the BEST attorney, but one who besto...wed the ability to see the world through the eyes of others with compassion. Charla gave me an invaluable tool at that first meeting that proved to be a crucial factor throughout my case. She said, “You MUST put your emotions aside when making ANY decision during a divorce.” She wasn’t ignoring or discrediting the validity of my emotions, but rather, as I later learned, setting me up for success. By no means was this an easy task, but I took her advice and rode many roller coaster rides with her advice at the forefront. Her initial words came to full fruition as I watched the opposing side make many, if not all, of their decisions based on emotions. Charla is not only an extremely educated attorney who is well respected and influential in the community, courtroom, and by her staff and peers, she is the epitome of a genuine leader firmly grounded in reality; All while authentically expressing passion about you as a person, your children, your overall health and mental state-now and in the future. Her authenticity is what kept me going many times throughout a rather grueling divorce. There was always a certain purity to our interactions and conversation that gave me hope and empowerment; In many mission impossible scenarios. To describe my divorce as complicated would be an understatement, but Charla’s tenaciousness, fearlessness, combined with her knowledge of laws, systematic procedures, diligence, and strategic planning abilities provided me a dispositional level of optimism that there was light at the end of the tunnel. As an EAGLE would do, Charla strived to make me grow as an individual to my full ability so that I could be the best parent possible. Charla consistently came prepared and organized for depositions, the court-room, phone conferences, and meetings with a poised-confident-courageous demeanor. I remain astonished at her professionalism and respectfulness to any and all parties of the opposing side despite their erroneous behaviors. Placing you and your children’s future in the hands of an attorney is frightful, but Charla proved her keen ability to draw reasonable, logical conclusions, to make important judgment calls in our best interest over and over again; Often when there was little time for sitting on the fence. I am forever thankful and grateful for Charla Bradshaw, the paralegals-fellow attorneys-and staff that work with her. Not only is she the best family law attorney, she’s a precious gem!

Posted by Jackie | July 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Happy client!

​Genuine, ethical, responsive, effective, trustworthy,​ ​understanding, hard working and honest are just a few words to describe Charla and her team at Koons Fuller. I feel ​so fortunate to have ​had her as my​ ​divorce attorney​ and could not be happier with the results. Charla is a top notch attorn...ey who handles her​ ​clients​ ​with ​care, ​precision and professionalism.​ ​​​Although divorce​ cases​ can ​some times ​be a painful stressful ​process, Charla ​always ​made me feel taken care of​, protected​ and ​informed.​ I was living in another state ​at the time and Charla was readily available to talk me through the process, update me on progress and answer any questions in a timely manner. ​She was helpful and knowledgable and I felt ​100% confident that she always had my best interest at heart. It was apparent that Charla puts so much time, energy and heart into every case. I cannot thank her enough for her support and expertise. Highly recommend her!

Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Regret

Hired Charla Bradshaw, she came across knowledgeable, organized & aggressive. Presented herself to "win" the case, including mediation with only the initial retainer. BIG talk, ZERO results. Many months & $8k later, nothing had been accomplished. $8k to review emails and phone calls to ask me questio...ns I had already answered. Mediation had to be moved 3 times because it would not work with her schedule. Then it was cancelled by opposing counsel the week prior with reason stated as they had not received their requested paperwork from Charla. I was still billed for mediation. Took several e-mails & calls to get that money back into my trust. All which they billed me for. Fired her after her office stated she would not be available to speak with me for 2 weeks regarding my concern for a request for an additional $8k. Her paralegal, Stephanie, is ineffective in communication, as she appears instructed to not answer even the simplest question. New attorney reached a settlement in TWO weeks. I strongly regret my time and money spent with Charla Bradshaw.

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Charla H. Bradshaw's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brett Nelson

Family lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Charla is a great advocate for her clients but handles her cases in a manner that makes it a pleasure to have her on the other side of the case."

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Brett Nelson

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2017

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2017

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2016

Top 100 Super Lawyers DFW, Texas Monthly Magazine

2016

Best Divorce Attorney, Best of Denton County

2016

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2016

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2015

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2015

Top Female Attorneys in Texas, Texas Monthly Magazine

2015

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2014

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Top 100 Super Lawyers DFW, Texas Monthly Magazine

2014

Top 100 Super Lawyers in Texas, Texas Monthly Magazine

2014

Top 50 Female Attorneys in Texas, Texas Monthly Magazine

2014

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2013

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2013

Top 50 Female Attorneys in Texas, Texas Monthly Magazine

2013

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2012

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2011

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2010

Best Women Lawyers in North Texas, D Magazine

2009

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2008

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2007

Best CLE Article, State Bar of Texas Family Law Section

2007

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2006

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2005

Top 100 Super Lawyers DFW, Texas Monthly Magazine

2005

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2005

Top Fifty Female Attorneys in Texas, Texas Lawyer Magazine

2004

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2003

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Managing Shareholder, KoonsFuller, P.C.

Associations

2017 - Present

Texas Woman's University

Women’s Leadership in Business, Politics and Public Policy

2009 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Legislative Committee

2006 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Member

2000 - Present

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

Member

1993 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Texas Bar Foundation

Fellow

Collaborative Law Institute of Texas

Member

Denton County Bar Association

Member

Tarrant County Bar Association

Member

Dallas Bar Association

Member

Texas Family Law Foundation

Member

2016 - 2018

Texas Family Law Council Checklist Book Publication Committee

Chair

2009 - 2010

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

President

2008 - 2013

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Family Law Exam Committee

2008 - 2013

State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee Section 14

Chair and Member

2005 - 2010

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member 2005 - 2010 (term served)

2002 - 2005

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

Director

2002 - 2005

Family Law Council of Community Property States

Delegate

1998 - 2016

Texas Family Law Practice Manual Form Book Committee

Member

Education

1993

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Texas Woman's University

BS - Bachelor of Science Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2006

TAFLS Trial Institute

Litigating the Case: Children's Issues

2006

Marriage Dissolution Course

Drafting QDROs

2006

Advanced Family Law Course

Some of that Retirement is Mine

2006

Advanced Family Law Course

What Every Lawyer Should Know About Dividing and Drawing Orders which Divide Qualified Retirement Plans

2005

Family Law Council of Community Property States

Economic Contribution and Reimbursement

2005

Advanced Family Law Course

Avoiding the Equal Property Division: When Equitable Doesn't Mean Equal

2004

TAFLS Trial Institute

Twenty-Five Essential Factors When Drafting or Reviewing QDROs

2004

Family Law Council of Community Property States

Business Valuation

2004

Advanced Family Law Course

Retirement: QDROs for Defined Benefit and Contribution Qualified Plans under ERISA

2003

Family Law Practice Seminar, University of Houston Law Center

Retirement: QDROs for Qualified Plans under ERISA (including using QDROs for Child Support)

2003

Advanced Family Law Course

Retirement: QDROs for Qualified Plans under ERISA (including using QDROs for Child Support)

2002

Advanced Family Law Course

ERISA Retirement Plans: An Analysis of the New Texas Family Law Practice Manual QDRO Forms and QDRO Drafting Tips

2001

Advanced Family Law Course

Handling ERISA Retirement Plans: An Overview and Explanation of the Texas Family Law Practice Manual QDRO Forms and Drafting tips for Alternative Clauses

2000

Advanced Family Law Course

Retirement Plans: What to Do When No QDRO is Honored

1999

Family Law Practice Seminar, University of Houston Law Center

QDROs and Retirement Benefits

1998

Family Law Practice Seminar, University of Houston Law Center

QDROs: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

1998

Advanced Family Law Course

Retirement Overview and a Walk Through the QDRO

1997

Advanced Family Law Course

Retirement, Pensions and that Ugly Word...QDROs

1995

Advanced Family Law Course

QDROs and Checklists

Publications

1999

State Bar of Texas Texas Family Law Council Checklist Committee

1998

State Bar of Texas Texas Family Law Council Checklist Committee

1997

State Bar of Texas Texas Family Law Council Checklist Committee

1996

Distinctive Lifestyles of Northeast Tarrant County New Alimony Law in Texas Adds Protection

Languages

English

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