Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 2006
Education: Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
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Mueller Family Law Group
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Dallas, TX 75219 Visit website
Jim Mueller is the owner and managing partner of Mueller Family Law Group. He is board certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and International Academy of Family Lawyers, and author of the book, Divorce in Texas: The Legal Process, Your Rights, and What to Expect.
Jim is a Diplomat of the prestigious American College of Family Trial Lawyers, a select group of 100 of the top family law trial lawyers from across the United States
His practice focuses primarily on complex divorce matters, high-asset property division, custody battles, and marital property agreements. He is also court appointed as an amicus attorney.
Jim serves on the Executive Committees of the Texas Family Law Council, the TAFLS Board, the TX AAML Chapter, and the National AAML. He has chaired numerous CLEs across the country and regularly speaks to family law attorneys around the world. Jim is now serving Texas as one of the limited AAML Certified Arbitrators
Jim enjoys helping his clients achieve their goals and also serving his fellow colleagues to promote the practice and quality of Family Law throughout the state of Texas. Jim received his bachelor’s degree magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Rhodes College and graduated cum laude from the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University.
To schedule a consultation with our Dallas Family Lawyer, Jim Mueller, call Verner Brumley Mueller Parker at 214-225-6766.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Marital Property, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 2006, Texas
Professional Webpage: http://www.vernerbrumley.com/attorney/jim-mueller/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Member, College of the State Bar of Texas
- Vice President of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, 2023
- President-Elect Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. , 2023
- Treasurer of the Texas Family Law Council Executive Committee. , 2023
- 2nd Vice President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2023
- Diplomat of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers. , 2023
- Member, Collin County Bar Association
- Member, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- Rated AV Preeminent (Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards) by Martindale Hubbell.
- Board Member, Collin County Young Lawyers Association, 2013 - 2014
- Annette Stewart Inn of Court
- Member, American Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Member, Collin County Young Lawyer's Association
- Selected The Best Lawyers in America
- Member, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
- Member, Collaborative Professionals of Dallas
- Member, Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section
- State Bar of Texas, 2006
- Member, Collaborative Family Solutions
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2016
- AAML Certified Mediator, 2018
- AAML Certified Arbitrator, 2023
- Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers, 2016
- Diplomat of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers, top 100 Family Lawyers in the US., 2024
- Certified AAML Mediator and Arbitrator, 2023
- Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Pro bono / Community Service
- Master Mason, Zavala Lodge 1059 AF and AM
Educational Background
- Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, 2006
- Rhodes College, B.A., Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 2002
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Presenter, "Temporary Ex Parte Protective Orders: An Overview," Various Family Law Associations
- "Preparing to Negotiate," Collaborative Law Court, Spring 2011
- Presenter, "Cohabitation Contracts," University of Texas Family Law on the Front Lines Course, San Antonio, 2009
- Collaborative Law Basic Training, November 2008
- Administrative Director and Editor, SMU Science and Technology Law Review, Southern Methodist University School of Law, 2006
- Speaker, Client Preparation, 2014 Marriage Dissolution, 2014
Honors
- Alpha Tau Omega
- Cum Laude, Southern Methodist University School of Law, 2006
- Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow, AAML, 2016
- Member, Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2011 - 2012
Top Lists
Top 100: Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers: 2018 - 2026- Top 100: 2026 Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2025 Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2024 Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2023 Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2022 Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2021 Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2020 Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2019 Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2018 Dallas/Fort Worth Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2026 Texas Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2025 Texas Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2024 Texas Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2023 Texas Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2022 Texas Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2021 Texas Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2020 Texas Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2019 Texas Super Lawyers
- Top 100: 2018 Texas Super Lawyers
Certificates and credentials
Family Law