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also known as Laura June Dyke Dale, Laura Dale
Laura Dale is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Her practice is concentrated in the area of family law involving high conflict divorce, high net worth property division, both domestic and foreign, property valuation, custody cases, international child abduction brought under The Hague Convention and complex multi-jurisdictional family law disputes. Ms. Dale is a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and a USA Delegate on the Board of Governors of the organization. She also serves as Co-Chair of the USA Chapter Hague Committee, and as Chair of Hague Subcommittee on the International Protection of Children. She is fluent in French and provides support services in Spanish.
Laura is a certified mediator, a certified collaborative law attorney, and a certified parenting coordinator under the Texas parenting coordinator statute. She received her law degree from South Texas College of Law and is licensed by the Texas Supreme Court, and admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Texas Eastern District Court, the Texas Northern District Court, the Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court, the Texas Western Bankruptcy Court, and the Texas Western District Court.
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State: Texas
Acquired: 2001
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1800 Saint James Place, Suite 620, Houston, TX, 77056
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Posted by Amit | April 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Laura is the synonym of the best possible solution & the best outcome you can ever think of in your dreams. She is a great listener & strategist, her approach to address the issues is analytical and result oriented. She does deep analysis of the case and prepares a very thorough method of attack to d...
Posted by Michelle | March 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I highly recommend Ms. Dale and her team. Ms. Dale is helping me through a difficult divorce and custody case. She is very knowledgeable, experienced, and can quickly make decisions. I am very impressed with her honesty and willingness to fight for her client. She is providing excellent legal adv...
Posted by Mitzy | September 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Laura is the most competent and knowledgable family law attorneys you will find in the Houston area. Laura is well established and respected in her field. Laura is highly sought after, yet in her busy schedule, she is easily accessible to the client if you need her. She will fight for you and fight ...
Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I am so grateful that I found Laura Dale and her firm for my divorce settlement. I was using another attorney before I found this firm and I was not getting any good feedback or results from that firm. It looked as if I was going to loose 1/2 of my retirement in my divorce. I contacted Laura 10 day...
Posted by Brad | February 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Laura Dale has been my Family Law attorney since 2003. While sad that I have needed a Family Law attorney that long, I am happy to have found her as she has seen me through a divorce, 3 custody challenges (2 of which went to trial), and my last divorce caused by the strain of the challenges just nam...
"I endorse this lawyer. Laura Dale is a very smart attorney. We have worked as opposing counsel on several difficult cases. She is very professional."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I highly recommend and endorse this lawyer. Ms. Dale has an excellent reputation in the area of family law, especially international law and Hague issues. She is knowledgeable and truly dedicated to helping her clients."
"I have had the great honor of working with Laura on a number of complex family law matters at both the trial court and appellate levels. Her vast knowledge and experience is matched only by her skillful representation of clients in delicate and contentious divorce and custody cases. She is also setting the standard in cases of international child abduction under the Hague Convention."
"I endorse this lawyer. Laura maintains an excellent relationship with her clients and consistently obtains the goals set by her clients. Laura works in the area of Family Law, International Family Law, and Hague actions. She is superb in all matters involving her practice."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Laura Dale. We have had multiple cases opposing each other, all with positive resolutions. She is respected by both judges and fellow lawyers. Laura's word is her bond. And that is one of the best compliments an attorney can receive."
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2022
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Best Lawyers in America 2021, Best Lawyers®
2021
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Board Certified - Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2020
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2020
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2020
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Texas Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters
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Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters
2012 - Present
Owner, Laura Dale & Associates, P.C.
2011 - 2011
Partner, Jenkins & Kamin, LLP
2001 - 2010
Partner, Myres, Dale & Associates, PC
1995 - 2000
Vice President, Director of Research, Americans for Fair Taxation
1986 - 1994
President, EDS
1979 - 1985
Research Attaché, National Center for Scientific Research, France
2012 - Present
Harris Country Hospital District FoundationPresident
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Hague Subcommittee on the International Protection of Children
USA Chapter Hague Committee, Co-Chair
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Petitioner's application for return of child under the Hague Convention was granted and the child returned to Mexico with her mother. Attorney fees were granted and the parties entered into an agreement for payment of same.
Petitioner's Application for Return of Child under the Hague Convention was Granted
Petitioner's Petitioner for Return of the Children under the Hague Convention was Granted and the children were returned to Mexico.
The ruling of the trial court was affirmed
Petitioner's Application for Return of Child was Granted and the child was returned to Venezuela with her mother. The court later awarded applicant $39,078 in attorney fees and costs.
Hague Application for Return of Child Granted
The Texas state court order was over turned for defective service. Despite this outcome in Texas the objective of returning the child to Greece was met.
Petitioner's Application for Return of Child under the Hague Convention
2001
Juris Doctorate
1982
Doctorate of Neuroscience
1980
Master of Psychophysiology
1978
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
2019
Highlights: Family Law Year in Review 2019 – The Hague: Processes and Procedures
2018
Relocation and the UCCJEA – Common Issues and Practical Tips
2017
Habitual Residence - A comparative analysis of habitual residence standards under the Hague Convention
2017
Habitual Residence and Cross Border Comparison; International Family Law
2016
HABITUAL RESIDENCE: A Comparative Analysis of Habitual Residence Standards under The Hague Convention
2016
The Hague Abduction Convention - From the Basics to Hot Topics & Tips
2015
Financial Restitution under The Hague Convention: Obtaining Attorney Fees and Expenses in the United States
2014
Hague Convention on the Prevention of Child Abduction
2013
Hague Convention on the Prevention of Child Abduction
2012
Hague Convention on Prevention of Child Abduction
2012
Valuing Assets Outside the US: Why Doesn't Everyone Play by Our Rules
2011
Hague Convention on the Prevention of Child Abduction
2010
International Issues?
2010
Hague Convention on the Prevention of Child Abduction
2010
International Issues
2010
Dealing with Ethnic and Religious Issues in Suits Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
2009
Hague Convention on the Prevention of Child Abduction
2008
Why Shouldn't I Handle a Family Law Case on my Own
2008
Hague Convention on the Prevention of Child Abduction
2007
Handling Special Property Division Issues
2007
Hague Convention on the Prevention of Child Abduction
2006
Hague Convention on the Prevention of Child Abduction
2004
Informal Marriage and Marriages in Other States
2004
A Client for Life - How to Keep those Referrals Coming
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Laura earned significant contribution points in 2014.
How do I go about filing a writ of attachment? My ex husband has basically kidnapped my kids, police are no help :/
14 Apr 2014
Do I have to release my address to the non custodial parent if I have sole legal and physical custody?
21 Mar 2014
How can I obtain custody of my niece and nephew if my brother goes to jail? Would they continue to get death benefits?
19 Mar 2014