Milena Christopher

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Milena Christopher

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 37 years

Family Lawyer at Dripping Springs, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning ... +2 more

3975 East HWY 290 East, Suite A, Dripping Springs, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

About Milena

Biography

Experienced and Knowledgeable Family Law Advocates whose first effort is to resolve cases amicably.

Divorce and family issues are typically very emotional. You're in good hands with Milena Christopher

Helping you have peace of mind by creating a will that can save your family time, money and grief

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 50%

Divorce, child support, child custody, possession schedules, property division, stepparent adoptions, grandparents rights, etc.

35 years

50%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Divorce can be an overwhelming and emotional experience. At The Law Office of Milena Christopher in Dripping Springs, Texas, we provide caring, compassionate and experienced legal services to men and women who are facing a divorce.

35 years

20%
Estate Planning 15%

Whether you are just starting a family or are in your retirement years, one of the most important things you can do is have a will that lays out your final wishes. At The Law Office of Milena Christopher, we have estate planning experience and have d

35 years

15%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

Last Will and Testament, Trust Documents, Living Will (Advance Directives), Medical Power of Attorney,, Statutory Durable Power of Attorney, Guardianship Designation, HIPAA release, etc.

20 years

10%
Mediation 5%

The mediation process can help you resolve disputes without going to court. In a mediation proceeding, a neutral third party meets with you and the person you disagree with. Mediators are trained to find mediation solutions in legal disputes, including divorce mediation and business disagreement mediation. The mediator acts as a facilitator, helping you negotiate until a solution is found. Mediation is the most informal process for dispute resolution..

35 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Maine for 3 years

State: Maine

Acquired: 2022

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Texas for 29 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1996

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 37 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1988

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Milena Christopher

3975 East HWY 290 East, Suite A, Dripping Springs, TX, 78620

christopherlawfirm.com

Online Presence

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Milena Christopher's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

5 star (16)
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Posted by Sid | December 8, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent attorney!

Our family first engaged Mrs. Christopher almost two years ago to handle a child custody case. It was one of the best decisions we have ever made. Not only did Mrs. Christopher support us every step of the way, but she also recommended incredible experts and appellate attorneys to achieve our best ...possible outcome. Mrs. Christopher is very professional but sincerely cares about her clients and is supported by a talented and amazing team (attorney and paralegal). Mrs. Christopher is well-respected by both her peers and judges. We are most grateful for her continued support and recommend her and her team.

Posted by David | December 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Outstanding

Growing up in a broken home the last thing I ever wanted was to put that burden on my children. When faced with my spouses decision to file for divorce, I was forced to find an attorney. I didn’t want just anyone. This matter involved young children and I wanted the best I could find. Milena and h...er staff were just that. Professional, compassionate and very respectful of my feelings through the entire process. I’m extremely glad that I had them in my corner and I cannot imagine anyone else representing me through this arduous process.

Posted by Catherine | June 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

It is not as easy as you think...

What began as a consultation ended in a smart decision to retain Ms. Christopher's services. At first I thought I would be able to navigate through the divorce from my husband on my own, but soon realized as a full time professional and mother of two I needed someone looking out for my children's and... my own best interests. If not for Ms. Chrostopher and her staff's expert legal advice and attention to details I would have been emotionally and financially worse off. No matter how small or easy you think your divorce may be in the beginning, do not underestimate the value of having Ms. Christopher and her team working for you. It was one of the best de isions I ever made.

Posted by Amy | August 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top Notch

Ms. Christopher and her team were very gracious and patient in working with my elderly parents on their Wills. I would use her again in a heartbeat!

Posted by Jennifer | June 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Regretted Using LegalZoom

My husband and I used LegalZoom to prepare our wills. When my husband passed away suddenly a few months later, I saw Milena's ad in the church bulletin, so decided to contact her for help with handling all the paperwork. Milena and her team were kind and understanding during a difficult time. More i...mportantly, Milena was very knowledgeable about the court process and it all went smoothly. Unfortunately, because I had used LegalZoom, I had some trouble with some insurance policies and all the paperwork involved with the testamentary trust, which was due to the language in the Legal Zoom Will not being as specific as it should have been. I regret not having Milena prepare the will in the first place, as I would have had an easier time setting up the trust; at a time like that, the last thing my children and I needed was anxiety about our financial situation. I highly recommend The Law Office of Milena Christopher for estate planning needs.

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Milena Christopher's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elaine Brown

Family lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Milena is a competent and ethical attorney. She diligently represents her client's interests and is professional in her work with other attorneys."

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Robert McAngus

Family lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly endorse Ms. Christopher. We had a case opposite each other, and she worked hard to resolve tough issues. Ms. Christopher is a great negotiator who puts her client’s interests first."

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Thomas Carnes

Mediation lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Milena both as an amicus attorney for a child in a difficult custody case and as a mediator. She has the knowledge, skills, creativity, diligence, and manner which lead me to recommend her as a family law mediator to opposing counsel over and over again. I can recommend Milena as a family lawyer and a family law mediator without reservation."

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Judith Davis

Family lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Milena Christopher exhibits characteristics most attorneys hope they might one day achieve. She sets a high bar in the legal community. Milena has the unique quality of empathizing with her clients, advocating for their rights, and guiding them through their legal issues. She is highly ethical, honest, and truly cares about her clients, staff, and co-workers. Milena and I worked together for two years as attorneys at the Office of Attorney for Students (AFS) at Texas State University in San Marcos Texas. I also refer clients to her private practice on a regular basis. For prospective clients, attorneys who need to refer cases to, and potential co-workers, I highly recommend Milena Christopher. Kama Davis"

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Matthew Hill

Family lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Having had the opportunity to serve as opposing counsel to Milena Christopher multiple times, I can say she is a pleasure to work with. She is an expert at representing her client's interests while maintaining the highest level of professionalism with opposing counsel. She also does a very good job managing her cases and making sure things stay moving towards resolution. For all of these reasons her clients greatly benefit from having her as their attorney."

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Karen Langsley

Family lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. Christopher and I worked together on several cases and she has always had a level of commitment to the client and to a resolution of the family law cases that impressed me. She does not unnecessarily prolong litigation; she is dedicated to a resolution that works for the clients within the context of the client's family. She is great at helping clients work toward solutions that work for them; not just cookie-cutter orders."

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Michelle Cheng

Unknown lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Milena is a thoughtful, kind, and conscientious lawyer who really cares about doing the right thing for her clients. She has such a warm personality and is easy to connect with. Highly recommended!"

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Rose Cardona

Family lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Great attorney for a low-drama divorce experience which is sometimes hard for both clients and fellow attorneys to find but always better for the family law outcome. We have worked together as collaborative attorneys which requires that everyone be capable of working and communicating well for the sake of the process. I highly endorse Milena and would look forward to working on opposing sides again."

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Patricia Brown

Family lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Milena Christopher is an excellent attorney and I am happy to endorse her. I worked with Milena Christopher as opposing counsel on a recent case. She was extraordinarily committed to helping the couple reach a resolution that worked for their family and kept respect a factor in the divorce. She did a remarkable job, both in her effectiveness and her effort. In particular her mediation skills were evident in this particular case."

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Walter Wright

Family lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Milena Christopher on the boards of directors of the Hays County Dispute Resolution Center and the Texas Association of Mediators; as a co-mediator of cases and a co-instructor of courses at the Hays County Dispute Resolution Center; and as an attorney representing clients in cases I have mediated. In each context, I have found Milena to be intelligent, analytical, creative, hard-working, patient and kind. She is a "total package" of professionalism and a first-rate colleague. I strongly recommend Milena to anyone who is considering using her services as an attorney or mediator."

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Kevin Madison

Family lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend this lawyer. I have worked with Milena on several cases but got to know her better when we served together on the Board of Directors of our local Battered Women's Shelter. Milena has dedicated her life to helping others. She spends countless hours assisting women through the shelter. Milena is smart, honest, and tough. She doesn't go looking for a fight, like some over-aggressive family law attorneys do, but she won't shy away from a fight if it is a fight that needs to be done. I would send my own family members to her...need I say more?"

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Robert McAngus

Family lawyer

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Matthew Hill

Family lawyer

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Rose Cardona

Family lawyer

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Patricia Brown

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Walter Wright

Mediation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Member, Best Of Dripping Springs

2016

Volunteer "Above and Beyond", Central Texas Dispute Resolution Center

2011

Volunteer of the Year Award, Hays Caldwell Women's Center

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Adjunct Professor - Alternative Dispute Resolution, Texas State University

2012 - Present

Lecturer in Masters Program- Estates and Trusts, Texas State University

2005 - Present

Attorney for Students, Texas State University

2004 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Christopher Law Firm/Law Ofc of Milena Christopher

2010 - 2016

Lead Trainer/Family Law Mediation, Hays County Dispute Resolution Center

2007 - 2007

Adjunct Professor - Business Law, Texas State University - McCoy School of Business

1992 - 1998

Attorney/Owner, Law Offices of Milena Christopher

1988 - 1992

Assistant State Attorney, Broward County State Attorney's Office

1986 - 1987

Judicial Intern, Broward County Courthouse

Associations

2015 - Present

Dripping Springs Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

KDRP Radio Station

Advisory Board Member

2010 - Present

Dripping Springs Women's Club

Legal Advisor/Board Member

2010 - Present

Hays County Collaborative Law Group

Board Member

2010 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

2010 - Present

Texas Mediation Credentialing Association

Credentialed Mediator - Advanced

2005 - Present

Hays County Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2010 - 2013

Central Texas Dispute Resolution Center (FKA Hays County DRC)

Board of Directors

2010 - 2014

Rotary International

Member

2009 - 2011

Toastmasters of Dripping Springs

Charter Member

2009 - 2011

Hays Caldwell Women's Center

Chair - Capital Campaign Committee

2007 - 2010

Hays Caldwell Women's Center

President of the Board

2005 - 2007

Texas Association of Mediators

Board member

2004 - 2011

Hays Caldwell Women's Center

Board of Directors

2004 - 2006

Hays Caldwell Women's Center

Auction Chair

Education

1988

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

University of West Florida

MA - Masters

1976

Furman University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Professional Development Center

Digital Assets

2015

Annual Conference

Digital Assets

2015

1100 Freshman Seminar

Legal Issues for University Students

2014

Hays County Bench Bar

Digital Assets

2013

Monthly CLE Seminar

Collaborative Law

2012

Professional Development Seminar

Everything you wanted to know about Family Law, but were afraid to ask

2012

Professional Development Seminar

Family Law

2012

Annual Conference

Landlord/Tenant Issues for Students

2012

35th Annual Conference

Landlord/Tenant Issues for Students

2012

2nd Annual Hays County Bench Bar Conference

Mediation - How to Mediate Like a Pro

2011

Professional Development Seminar

Wills andTrusts

2011

Monthly CLE Seminar

Legal Issues for Women

2011

Masters Paralegal Program

Attorneys in Mediation

2011

!st Annual Bench Bar Meeting

Mediation - Top Ten Tips

2008

Monthly CLE

Landlord Tenant Issues

Publications

2007

The Texas Mediator Editor

2006

The Texas Mediator Editor

2005

The Texas Mediator Editor

Languages

Italian

English

Activity

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