Lauren Elyse Waddell

Lauren Elyse Waddell

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

3773 Richmond Avenue, Suite 599, Houston, TX

About Lauren

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 23 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2002

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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Location

Waddell Law Firm, P.C.

3773 Richmond Avenue, Suite 599, Houston, TX, 77046

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Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Great Divorce Attorney

I interviewed several attorneys and I chose Lauren because I felt she was confident, competent, and had the experience I was looking for. I consulted with Lauren several times before beginning the divorce process. Each time she was happy to discuss the facts and the process without pressuring me to ...make a decision. Divorce is a very delicate and difficult decision. It was important for me to be informed but not pressured. Lauren was great at accomplishing this. Once I made my decision Lauren was great at helping me move through the process. We discussed various approaches and I was able to make informed decisions on each aspect of my divorce. There was even one particular instance where we had a miscommunication and she was great about fixing it and clarifying what I wanted. Another important aspect of working with an attorney is billing. I like to feel that I am being treated fairly and not being overcharged. I felt that both Lauren and Vanessa(her legal aid) were extremely efficient and fair in the billing process. I would recommend Lauren to anyone seeking a divorce or family attorney.

Posted by Karen | June 11, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Exceeded my Expectations...

After interviewing numerous attorneys to handle my divorce, I couldn't help but be put off by how "routine" it was for them. That was NOT the case with Lauren Waddell. She listened. She understood I needed someone to not only guide me through this process, but also someone to protect my interest a...nd those of my daughters. That is exactly what I found in Lauren. She never encouraged me to engage in unethical behavior as others before her had. Nor did she back down when opposing counsel chose such a path. She is fierce in her resolve to do all in her power on behalf of her clients. I will forever be grateful...she gave me closure. And in the process, a new beginning.

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Lauren Elyse Waddell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Deirdre Brown

Family lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lauren and I met through Texas Women Lawyers. Her passion for her clients and family law issues was without a doubt. It is a hard area of law and she appears to have an unparalleled commitment to her clients."

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Anuj Shah

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Lauren is a consummate professional whose knowledge, skill, passion, and excellence in her field are virtually unmatched. If I had a complex divorce or family law matter, I know I would be in fantastic hands with Lauren. She is Board Certified, and she backs that up with a ferocious tenacity in the courtroom. I can't recommend Lauren highly enough."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Recognized as "Super Lawyer", , a Thomson Rueters listing in Texas Monthly Magazine

2014

Premier Women in Law, Association of Women Attorneys

2014

Recognized as a "Super Lawyer", , a Thomson Rueters listing in Texas Monthly Magazine

2013

Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation

2013

Recognized as a "Super Lawyer", , a Thomson Rueters listing in Texas Monthly Magazine

2012

Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

2012

Recognized as a "Rising Star", , a Thomson Rueters listing in Texas Monthly Magazine

2011

Fellow, Houston Young Lawyers Foundation

2011

Recognized as a "Rising Star", , a Thomson Rueters listing in Texas Monthly Magazine

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Fullenweider Wilhite

2008 - 2015

Attorney, The Waddell Law Firm, P.C.

2004 - 2004

Attorney, Smith & Carlson, P.C.

2004 - 2008

Attorney, Joseph Indelicato, Jr, PC

2002 - 2004

Attorney, Joseph Indelicato, Jr, PC

Associations

2015 - Present

Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section

Chair

2012 - Present

Association of Women Attorneys

Board of Directors

2010 - Present

The College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2007 - Present

Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists

Member

2007 - Present

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

Member

2006 - Present

Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law, American Inn of Court

Texas Women Lawyers

Past President

State Bar of Texas – Family Law Section

Member

Education

2002

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Baylor University

B.B.A

Speaking Engagements

2015

The State Bar Office of Minority Affairs 13th Annual Texas Minority Attorney Program, Emerging Trends in Family Law, 2015

Emerging Trends in Family Law

2014

Justice James A. Baker - Guide to the Basics of Law Practice

Launching Your Legal Career - Tips for Success

2014

28th Annual Family Law Conference

The Intersection between Immigration and Family Law

2013

South Texas College of Law

Temporary Orders - Mock Trial Style

2013

South Texas College of Law

Negotiating Your First Salary

2013

Rising Together – Women Promoting Each Other in the Practice of Law

Course Director

2013

Justice James A. Baker - Guide to the Practice of Law Conference

Launching Your Legal Career - Tips for Success

2012

Texas Women Lawyers' presentation of Miss Representation film at South Texas College of Law

Portrayal of Women in the Media

2012

South Texas College of Law – 26th Annual Family Law Conference, March 1, 2012

Planning Committee Member

2012

South Texas College of Law – 26th Annual Family Law Conference

Moderator, Law Outside the Loop: Tips from Judges in Surrounding Counties

2012

South Texas College of Law – 26th Annual Family Law Conference

Family Law Feud - Ethics

2012

South Texas College of Law – 26th Annual Family Law Conference

Top Ten Issues in Child Support

2012

Power On: Plug into Your Most Effective Performance

Powerful Partners

2012

Family Law Institute

Child Support: Guidelines and Beyond

2011

Texas Women Lawyers 2011 Annual CLE, Project YOU! Finding Focus in Your Practice

Focus on Legal Substance, Hot Legal Issues Roundtable Discussion: Family Law

2011

Texas Center for Legal Ethics CLE 2011, Justice James A. Baker Guide to the Basics of Law Practice Course

Launching Your Legal Career – Tips for Success

2011

South Texas College of Law 25th Annual Family Law Conference

Planning Committee Member, South Texas College of Law 25th Annual Family Law Conference

2011

South Texas College of Law 25th Annual Family Law Conference

Panel Moderator, Law Outside the Loop: Tips from Judges in Surrounding Counties

2010

Texas Women Lawyers 2010 Annual CLE, Artful Intelligence: Teaching Tools and Techniques for Best Lawyering

The Art of Law Practice

2008

South Texas College of Law 21st Annual Employment Law Conference 2008

Multiple Choice Ethics

2008

Harris County Youth & Family Services Division 2008 Conference

Collaborative Wellness: What Works?, Testimonial Two-Step: What Works in the Court Room

2003

Family Law Essentials

Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks

Publications

2015

The State Bar Office of Minority Affairs 13th Annual Texas Minority Attorney Program, Emerging Trends in Family Law, 2015 Emerging Trends in Family Law

2012

Family Law Institute Child Support: Guidelines and Beyond

2012

South Texas College of Law – 26th Annual Family Law Conference Top Ten Issues in Child Support

2010

Texas Women Lawyers In Brief An Interview with Justice Eva M. Guzman - Newest Appointee to the Supreme Court of Texas

2008

State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, Family Law Section Continuing Legal Education Program Co-Author, The Amicus Attorney

2007

The Houston Lawyer, Vol. 45 Number 3,November-December 2007 Revisions to the Texas Family Code from the 80th Legislative Session

2007

Advanced Family Law Practice for Paralegals: Handling Financial Issues at a Higher Level 2007 Co-Author, Effective Presentation of Financial Matters – Financial Information Statements, Inventory & Appraisement, and Proposed Property Divisions

2007

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialist Forum, Vol. 27 Issue 2, Fall 2007 Social Studies—New, Used, and Unfamiliar Statutory Provisions

2007

UTCLE – The University of Texas School of Law: Effective Family Law Practice, The Definitive Short Course on Parent-Child Relationships, November 2007 Co-Author, The World of Court Appointees: Amicus Attorneys, Attorney Ad Litems, Guardian Ad Litems, and Social Studies

2006

Advanced Family Law Course 2006 Co-Author, Who Represents The Child? Not Me, I am the Amicus Attorney!

2005

Advanced Family Law Drafting Course 2005 Co-Author, “It Don’t Mean a Thing if it Ain’t Got that Swing” – Tips from the Bench

2004

Houston Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar 2004 Co-Author, Family Law for the General Practitioner

2003

Ad Litem Practice in the Family Law Courts, 309th Judicial District Court 2003 Co-Author, The Road to Trial: An Attorney Ad Litem and Guardian Ad Litem’s Guide

2003

Marriage Dissolution Institute 2003 Co-Author, Real Estate Appraisals and Receivers-How to Use and Abuse

Languages

English

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