Barbara Lynch Schnack

Barbara Lynch Schnack

3.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 31 years

Mediation Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Mediation

1310 Prairie St., Suite 620, Houston, TX

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Government Attorney

About Barbara

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Mediation 100%

13 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-325 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 31 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1994

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Harris County Domestic Relations Office

1310 Prairie St., Suite 620, Houston, TX, 77002

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Barbara Lynch Schnack's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Character & Conduct

Posted by Alan | April 08, 2013 | Wills & Living Wills

Left Hanging with work undone

Attorney Schnack left private practice while still working on a will for me and has not contacted me since January. She was paid for work done on the will and no response since she became a government attorney.

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Barbara Lynch Schnack's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Kirker

Family lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A knowledgeable attorney with a strong track record of obtaining positive results. An excellent choice if you are seeking a Texas Family Law attorney."

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Howard Lewis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Schnack is one of the finest Divorce Attorney's in her state. She is a strong and zealous advcocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her legal services."

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Catherine Borum

Family lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Connie Howell

Family lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Barbara Schnack professionally for many years, probably from the beginning of her practice. Barbara is well respected in the family law community for her dedication and professionalism. Barbara is extremely conscientious and committed to the best outcome for her clients. She has my highest regard."

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Fran Brochstein

Family lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"She is an outstanding and highly ethical lawyer. She has an excellent reputation. I highly recommend her."

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Wendy Wood

Family lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Barbara and I have been opposite each other on a very hotly contested case. She was a zealous advocate for her client, while keeping in mind the practical considerations of the child of our respective clients. Barbara has also mediated a family law case for me. I would have never believed that the case would settle, but through her diligent efforts and "never say die" attitude, she facilitated an agreement that has made my client very happy. I am glad that Barbara is a fellow member of the Bar."

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David Perwin

Child custody lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is ethical and really advocates for her client. Having Ms. Schnack on the opposing side of a case - is a benefit to both parties - because she cares about her clients and their children."

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Leonard Roth

Family lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I very strongly endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Barbara since the beginning of her legal work. I have been an adversary to Barbara on at least one, maybe two cases over the years. She is a wonderful attorney for a variety of reasons. She is extremely intelligent, compassionate, diligent, completely ethical and always reliable. Her clients and adversaries can always count on her to be totally prepared and ready to zealously and persuasively argue her client's position before opposing client and/or the court. She also understands the art of negotiation when it benefits her client. She is a specialist in Family Law and, as an attorney with many, many years of experience, I find Barbara to be an attorney to emulate."

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Judith Ritts

Family lawyer

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Harry Tindall

Family lawyer

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Howard Lewis

Family lawyer

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Matthew Skillern

Family lawyer

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Fran Brochstein

Family lawyer

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Connie Howell

Family lawyer

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Wendy Wood

Family lawyer

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David Perwin

Family lawyer

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Leonard Roth

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Top Lawyers in Houston-Family Law, H Texas Magazine

2011

Top Lawyers in Houston--Family Law, H Texas Magazine

2010

Top Lawyers in Houston--Family Law, H Texas Magazine

2007

Top Family Lawyers, H Texas Magazine

2006

Top Family Lawyers, H Texas Magazine

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney Mediator, Harris County Domestic Relations Office

2001 - Present

Attorney at Law/Shareholder, Law Offices of Barbara Lynch Schnack, P.C.

1997 - 2000

Attorney at Law, Bannwart & Associates, P.C.

1994 - 1997

Attorney at Law, Racusin & Wagner, L.L.P.

Associations

2011 - Present

Texas Bar Foundation

Fellow

2011 - Present

Collaborative Family Lawyers of Houston

Member

2005 - Present

Collaborative Law Institute of Texas

Member

2004 - Present

Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law Inns of Court

Barrister

2001 - Present

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

Member

1998 - Present

Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas

Member

1998 - Present

Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2001 - 2007

Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists

Member

2000 - 2007

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

Education

1994

South Texas College of Law

Juris Doctor

1978

University of Texas at Arlington

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

2010 Advanced Elder Law Course

"What Elder Lawyers Need to Know About the Duty of Support to Spouses, Former Spouses and Children"

2009

2009 Family Law Institute

"The Basics of Discovery in a Family Law Case"

2004

Family Law Conference for General Practitioners and Legal Assistants

"Unique Issues in Family Law Cases"

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