Brad M. LaMorgese
Top rated Family Law attorney in Dallas, Texas
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing and Anderson, LLPPractice Areas: Family Law, Appellate
Licensed in Texas since: 1996
Education: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Orsinger, Nelson, Downing and Anderson, LLP
5950 Sherry LaneSuite 800
Dallas, TX 75225 Phone: 214-273-2400 Email: Brad M. LaMorgese Visit website
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Brad LaMorgese of Orsinger Nelson Downing & Anderson is an experienced, respected attorney with the rare ability to analyze and balance the complicated and competing interests in Family Law cases. Focusing on Family Law and Appellate Law with the full resources of one of the largest and most respected Family Law firms in the nation, LaMorgese is able to guide clients through a wide range of high stakes legal disputes, including matters involving interstate jurisdiction and international disputes, prenuptial agreement litigation, post-marital and partition agreements, property divisions, award of property, habeas corpus, grandparent v. parent rights, visitation, bill of review, post-divorce disputes, alimony disputes, parentage issues and paternal rights.
LaMorgese is one of the few appellate family lawyers in Texas. During his nearly two decades in practice, he has achieved success in dozens of cases in Texas appeals courts and the Texas Supreme Court, as well as the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. He has handled appeals involving all areas of Family Law, including interstate and international custody, property division, award of property, habeas corpus, grandparent v. parent rights, bill of review, post-divorce disputes, alimony disputes, parentage issues and father's rights.
Known for his integrity and excellence in complex litigation involving interpretations of law and cases regarding jurisdictional disputes, Brad has a long track record in complicated and sophisticated cases, handling all types of family litigation matters including divorce; high-net-worth cases; business valuation issues; division of estates; jurisdiction challenges; child custody disputes, and marital agreement litigation. He also drafts marital agreements, including pre- and post-marital, and partition agreements.
Brad earned an Award of Merit from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in 2005, based on his work before the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a case involving the Hague Convention and the civil aspects of international child abduction.
First Admitted: 1996, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://www.ondafamilylaw.com/attorney/brad-lamorgese/
- Dallas Bar Association, Appellate Section — Member, 1996–Present
- The College of the State Bar of Texas — Member
- Executive Committee Member, Republican Lawyers of Dallas
- State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section — Member, 1996–Present
- Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section — Member, 1996–Present
- Annette Stewart American Inn of Court — Member
- Dallas Bar Association, Coordinator of Training Seminar Planning Committee
- Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists — Member, 2001–Present
- State Bar Family Law Section — Amicus Curiae Committee, 2006–Present
- Dallas Bar Association — Family Law Section Board of Directors, 2007–2009
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization — Family Law Legal Assistants Testing Commission, 2006-2012
- Visiting Associate Judge, Dallas County Family District Courts
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers — Fellow, 2009–Present
- State Bar of Texas, Appellate Section — Member, 1996–Present
- Due to the nature of Family Law, clients are kept confidential.
- Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- ADMITTED: State Bar of Texas, 1996; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st, 5th, 6th and 11th Circuits; U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas
- The Best Lawyers in America, Family Law, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- Top 100 Lawyers in Texas, Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- 500 Leading Family Lawyers in America by Lawdragon, 2020
- Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019
- Award of Merit from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, 2005
- Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2004–2020
- Irving City Council, Elected 2012 and Re-elected 2015
- Top Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine, 2002, 2004, 2006
- Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1996
- Trinity University, BA, 1993
- Houston Same-Sex Benefits Row May Test Obergefell’s Reach, Law360, January 23, 2017
- What Your Business Lawyer Wants You to Know Before the Settlement/Mediation. Presentation includes altering entity documents, securing the division, what to ask for, documents to look for, covenants of non competes, and how to separate ownership interests., Speaker, Advanced Family Law Drafting Course, 2019
- The Most Important Substantive Law Developments of 2016 in Family Law, as published in Texas Lawyer magazine, January 1, 2017.
- "Take the High Road. Leave the Salacious Details to the Tabloids," as published in Good Life Family Magazine.
- "Texas Uses an Additional Tool to Collect Child Support Payments" as published in Texas Lawyer magazine, October 5, 2016.
- "Be Mindful of These Top 5 Dangers in Family Law," as published in Texas Lawyer, April 4, 2016.
- Family Law Year in Review: Obergefell v. Hodges, as published in Texas Lawyer, December 14, 2015.
- "16 Years of UCCJEA Interstate Custody Jurisdiction in Texas," as published in Texas Lawyer, April 20, 2015.
- Practice by Practice: 2012's Substantive Law Developments, Texas Lawyer newspaper, December 17, 2012.
- "Eight Common Myths Clients May Believe in Family Law Cases," Texas Lawyer, August 13, 2012.
- Common Family Law Errors, North Dallas Bar Association, 2016
- Brad earned the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Award of Merit in 2005 based on his work before the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a case involving the Hague Convention and the civil aspects of international child abduction.
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2004 - 2024
- Rising Stars: 2004
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