Joel A. Grandstaff

Joel A. Grandstaff

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 35 years

Family Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Family

1800 Saint James Pl Ste 620, Houston, TX

About Joel

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

Custody, Adoptions, Divorces, Enforcements, Modifications, Name changes, Grandparents rights,

35 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 35 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1990

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Joel A. Grandstaff, Attorney with Laura Dale & Associates

1800 Saint James Pl Ste 620, Houston, TX, 77056-4162

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Joel A. Grandstaff's Reviews

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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 ...recommend him for any family law needs Thx Russell.S

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...is or that. Hope we never need him again, but if we do, he will be the man we call.

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...ackground but am a caring husband, father, and friend, and proved it! The day of judgement was here and after not having any idea what was happening I was asked to come in the courtroom with my wife, 3 girls ( who the judge asked if they wanted a older sister) and Joel. The judge announced me as a new father. Man I was happy, the whole room stood and clapped I was on cloud 9. Blackies 23 now and I'm still as proud today as I was then!! Joel you truly brought joy in my life and proved you were once again the best lawer and a good friend! Thank you!!

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Joel A. Grandstaff's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Knox

Family lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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John Ransom

Family lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Laura Dale

Family lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"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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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

1987

Northeastern Indiana Wrestling Coach of the Year, News Sentinel

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Senior Associate, Laura Dale & Associates, P.C.

Associations

2009 - Present

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

2009 - Present

Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists

1994 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Education

1990

University of Toledo College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1977

Indian University

M.S. in Education

1973

Indiana University

B.S. in Education

Languages

Spanish

French

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