$ 300-400 per hour
Melody Brooks Royall
About Melody
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Adoption
80%
41 years
Family
20%
41 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 41 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1984
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Location
The Royalls A Professional Corporation
13430 Northwest Fwy Ste 270, Houston, TX, 77040-6019
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Melody Brooks Royall's Reviews
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Posted by James and Christina | July 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
SO THANKFUL!
When we set out to find an adoption attorney to handle our families situation....we had no idea how grateful we would be to have selected Melody Royall. It was sort of an easy open close case at first with the mother voluntarily relinquishing rights....Melody was very patient, knowledgeable and cari...
Posted by Christine | November 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Professional, Knowledgeable, and Caring
There isn't enough time in the day to say how fortunate we were to have used Melody Royall to represent us in the adoption of little boy. She is knowledgeable, dependable, patient and caring. Our situation was a tough one, but Melody was honest and never misleading. The Royalls and their assistant, T...
Melody Brooks Royall's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. She is extremely knowledgeable and a joy to work with and professional as opposing counsel."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is a model of professionalism in the way she practices family law. In particular, I have witnessed firsthand her handling of highly contested termination of parental rights cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melody is the consummate professional, hardworking, has an outstanding knowledge of the law, pays attention to detail, and works towards resolution, rather than stirring up controversies. She treats clients, as well as, the courts and opposing counsel with respect."
"I endorse this lawyer. I officed with this lawyer for years, and she is an excellent attorney, professionally handling very complex cases in adoption and terminations with a high degree of proficiency, empathy and ethics."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked both with and against Melody and hold her in the highest regard as an expert in her field. I would recommend her to anyone."
"I endorse this lawyer. Melody is a highly competent, effective and experienced adoption lawyer. Whenever an adoption client needs representation in the Houston area, she is who I will recommend.."
"Melody Royall is a wonderful lawyer who is well-known throughout the state of Texas for her knowledge of family law and her compassionate care of her clients. She is highly ethical and I am honored to add my endorsement of her."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is totally dedicated to getting the best results for her clients."
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Experience
Associations
Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists
Member
State Bar of Texas
Member
1993 - 1993
American Academy of Adoption AttorneysMember
Education
1984
University of Houston
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Speaking Engagements
1999
PDN Adoption Law In Texas
Adoption Overview Interstate Adoptions
1997
NBI Adoption Law In Texas
Adoption Overview Interstate Adoptions
1995
South Texas Institute for General Practitioners and Legal Assistants
Adoption Issues
1995
Marriage Dissolution Institute
From the Mouth of Babes: Child Hearsay And Exceptions
1995
Advanced Family Law Course
Foreign Adoptions
1994
Advanced Family Law Course
Paternity, Adoption and Termination Litigation
1993
South Texas Institute for General Practitioners and Legal Assistants
Running Your Law Office Efficiently
1993
Marriage Dissolution Institute
Pretrial Disposal of Cases
1993
Advanced Family Law Course
Foreign Adoptions
1992
Advanced Family Law Course
The Basics of Termination and Adoption
1991
Advanced Family Law Course
Adoption/Termination
1990
South Texas Institute for General Practitioners & Legal Assistants
Termination and Adoptions
1990
Advanced Family Law Course
Private Adoptions
1989
Family Law for the Experienced Non-Specialist
Jurisdiction, Venue and Standing
1989
Advanced Family Law Course
Private and Interstate Adoptions
Languages
English