$ 350-350 per hour
I am a former school school teacher (14 yrs.) who taught children from the fourth grade through seniors in high school. I taught at the elemmentary, middle school and high school levels. I also coached track and wrestling. I was the Northeastern Indiana Wrestling Coach of year in 1987and coached two state champions and many place winners. I have been a lawyer for 25 years. I am board certified in family law. My philosphy is to be reasonable but, to be perfectly willing to play hardball if necessary.
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35 years
$ 350-350 per hour
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Chat withState: Texas
Acquired: 1990
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1800 Saint James Pl Ste 620, Houston, TX, 77056-4162
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Posted by Russell | September 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Rare Attorney for Sure
I have hired this Attorney Joel Grandstaff on many occasions over the last 20 years. He is exceptional at his knowledge and deffinatly a rare breed in the Legal field This is a man of true integraty and honesty , which I think is rare in the field of lawyers in today's time I would highly ...
Posted by Tom | September 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Excellent, knowlegable, straight shooter
Joel helped us obtain custody of our 2 year old grandson at a time when we really needed help. His parents were lost to booze & drugs and we felt we had to step in fo9r our grandson's sake. In court, on more than one occasion, the judges sought out his advice as to whether they could actually do th...
Posted by Gary | September 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
adoption
My daughter came to me when she was 16 and asked me to adopt her, I was very excited and thought it would be a slam dunk, it was everything but that! It took over a year to do so with lots of meetings and questions with different people it seemed hopeless and frustrating. I didn't have the neatest b...
"Joel represents clients with expert judgment and a deep understanding of family law. With great personal and practical knowledge, he helps his clients achieve their goals."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joel maintains an excellent relationship with his clients and consistently obtains the goals set by his clients. Joel works in the area of Family Law, Amicus work, and high conflict divorces. Joel's long experience in the area of Family Law brings clients an understanding and easiness when dealing with a very difficult time in their life."
"I endorse this lawyer.Joel maintains an excellent relationship with his clients and consistantly obtains the goals set by his clients. He is an excellent adoption attorney and fights for father's rights. I can highly recommend Joel Grandstaff."
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1987
Northeastern Indiana Wrestling Coach of the Year, News Sentinel
2012 - Present
Senior Associate, Laura Dale & Associates, P.C.
2009 - Present
Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
2009 - Present
Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists
1994 - Present
Houston Bar Association
1990
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
1977
M.S. in Education
1973
B.S. in Education
Spanish
French
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