Donald Roth Royall

Donald Roth Royall

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 64 years

Family Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Adoption, Arbitration ... +2 more

13430 Northwest Freeway, Suite 270, Houston, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 64 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1961

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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Location

The Royalls, P.C.

13430 Northwest Freeway, Suite 270, Houston, TX, 77040

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Donald Roth Royall's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Royall Law Firm

Mr. Royall is an extremely knowledge and respected family law attorney. He helped my family in a messy custody suit. Because of his knowledge of family law in Texas, he made the awful experience as simple and peaceful as it could be. My family was always aware of the next step and how and when it wou...ld be accomplished. We never worried about being blindsided by my ex, because Mr. Royall was in command of the entire process. In the end, our family goals were met. We would highly recommend the Royall law firm to anyone with custody issues.

Posted by William | September 3, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fantastic Attorney

My divorce could have been a complete catastrophe for myself, my children, and my former spouse. Through Don Royall and my former spouse's attorney, there was a four-party collaborative divorce agreement. Although both my former spouse and I had strongly diverging feelings about the nature, circumsta...nces, and deeper meaning of why the marriage was end-- the collaborative process simply eliminated this as a major driver. In doing so, there were far fewer opportunities to create the sort of acrimony that would otherwise characterize the adversarial family law litigation process. Quite simply, a collaborative divorce is a better way to go. While there are many attorneys who are qualified to do a collaborative divorce, Don Royall is especially good. He always treated me with respect. With every communication, he showed me what a patient, practical, and trustworthy advocate was. Don Royall is a fantastic attorney.

Posted by Linda | January 8, 2015

One of the best adoption attorneys!

We hired Don to represent us in an adoption case. We knew going into the process that it might be difficult, but had know idea what we were really in for. We were thankful to have Don in our corner to help us navigate all of the twists and turns that we came across. He has a true love for creating... families and has a heart the size of Texas. He was patient with us when we had questions and when we became frustrated with the process. We never would have made it through without Don being there for us. I would recommend Don to anyone that wants a reliable, honest and trustworthy attorney.

Posted by Ken | December 9, 2014

The Best Lawyer We've Ever Dealt With

Ever heard of a lawyer with compassion and genuine concern for your interest? Neither did I until we hired him to handle a private adoption for us. Our case was very complicated and I honestly don't think any other lawyer could have done near as good of a job as Mr. Royall and his staff did. A 10 out... of 10 score.

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Donald Roth Royall's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Donald. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Mack Travers

Adoption lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community. I endorse Don Royall without hesitation."

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Michael Hiller

Family lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Harry Tindall

Family lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Don Royall is my hero. A caring professional. He is a leader in alternative dispute resolution, including collaborative law, mediation and arbitration."

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Richard Price

Family lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Don Royall for a number of years and look to him as a leader in the Collaborative Law movement in the State of Texas. He is innovative and always a thoughtful voice. Don is detail oriented and diligent in following through with his commitments. He understands family law as well as anyone in the State of Texas and is a great help and inspiration for other attorneys."

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Kevin Fuller

Family lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Don is a "Hall of Fame" caliber family lawyer and additionally has been a pioneer in the field of Collaborative Law not only in Texas but nationally and internationally. His advice and wisdom are tempered by years of experience, an insightful intellect and a gentle humor."

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Jennifer Broussard

Family lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Don has been a leader in the field of family law for over 40 years as well in the fields of collaborative law, mediation and arbitration and in the field of adoption law. He is a brilliant technical lawyer and a wise counselor. Don is a speaker and teacher in faimly law at almost every course. Don's clients are alwasy well represented and, if they will listen, well advised."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2014

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2013

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2012

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2011

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2010

Txas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2009

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2008

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2007

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2006

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

2002

Hall of Legends, Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas

1999

Frank Evans Family Law Mediator of theYear, South Texas College of Law

1994

David Gibson Award for professionalism in Family Law, Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists

1991

Sam Emison Award for meritorius contributions to Family Law, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

1984

Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

1983

Best Lawyers in America, 1983-2014, Naifeh and Smith, Publishers

N/A

Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine

Work Experience

1983 - Present

President, The Royalls, PC

1967 - 1983

Partner, Fouts, Moore, Coleman and Royall

1964 - 1966

Staff Attorney, Phillips Petroleum Co

1961 - 1964

Owner, Donald R. Royall and Assocs.

Associations

2003 - Present

Collaborative Family Lawyers of Houston

Chairman

2002 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2000 - Present

Family Law Inns of Court

Master Emeritus

1999 - Present

American Academy of Adoption Attorneys

Fellow

1976 - Present

Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists

Member and Past President

1973 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

2003 - 2007

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Board Member

2002 - 2010

Collaborative Law Institute of Texas

Vice President and Board Member

1977 - 2012

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

1977 - 1979

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Former Chair

Education

N/A

University Of Texas

Speaking Engagements

2012

Advanced Family Law Course

Professionalism

2009

Collaborative Law Conference 2009

ABA Ethics opinion on Collaborative Law

2009

Advanced Family Law Course

Family Law Then, Now, and in the Future

2007

Advanced Family Law Course

Professionalism

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