Practice areas: Family Law, Appellate; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 2018
Education: University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2020 - 2025 Call today:
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A fierce advocate and compassionate attorney, Karri Bertrand is the owner of the firm KB Family Law, located in Dallas, Texas. Licensed in Texas in 2018, she seeks to resolve complex family law issues of the people of Dallas, Collin, Tarrant and Denton counties in the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan area, giving them the freedom to move on with their lives. She uses her experience and legal acumen to cater to the needs of LGBTQ+ families in Texas, taking on issues of divorce, adoption, and other appeals.
Completing her undergraduate degree in literature summa cum laude, Ms. Bertrand graduated in 2014 from The University of Texas at Dallas. She was an active part of the Community Chorale and was inducted into the Golden Key International Honor Society and the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. Proceeding that, she joined the inaugural class of UNT Dallas College of Law and obtained her J.D. cum laude in 2018. While there, she was on the dean’s list, received the North Texas Giving Day Scholarship, and served in leadership roles in several esteemed student associations, including law review.
Being certified as a paralegal for about 15 years prior to graduating from law school, Ms. Bertrand brings a unique foundation to her practice. During this tenure, she had hands-on experience with trials, depositions, mediations, complex legal matters, and appellate cases.
With a track record of success and satisfied clients throughout her journey so far, Ms. Bertrand has achieved several honors in the legal profession. She was named to the list of the Best Lawyers in America’s Ones to Watch 2021-23. In addition, she has been rated “Superb” on Avvo with stellar five-star reviews from several of her happy clients.
Practice areas
Family Law, AppellateFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Appeals, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 80% Family Law
- 20% Appellate
First Admitted: 2018, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://www.kbfamily.law/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Dallas LGBTQ+ Bar Association
- Dallas Women Lawyers Association
- State Bar of Texas, Family Law, Appellate Law, and LGBT Law Sections
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- Collin County Young Lawyers Association
- Dallas Bar Association, Family and Appellate Sections
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Alimony vs. Maintenance: Differences & Similarities*, TAPS September 26, 2018
Special Licenses / Certifications
- National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), Certified Paralegal, 2010
- Advanced Certified Paralegal – Trial Practice NALA, 2010
Pro bono / Community Service
- Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate)
Honors
- Best Lawyers® in America: Ones to Watch, 2021 - 2023
- Texas Super Lawyers® Rising Star: 2019 - 2022
Educational Background
- University of Texas at Dallas-Undergraduate School, Bachelor of Arts in Literary Studies, 2014
White Papers
- During the recent legislative session, Texas legislators were presented with a bill proposing revisions to the Texas Family Code that would provide for a presumption of 50-50 possession in cases where the court renders an order appointing the parents as joint managing conservators. The bill, which died in committee, included the following proposed revision to Texas Family Code Section 153.134(c): “If the court renders an order appointing the parents joint managing conservators under this section, the court shall enter a possession order under Subchapter F-1 that provides for equal parenting unless the court determines that order is not in the best interest of the child.”, The Rise in Popularity of 50-50 Custody, Dallas Bar Association Headnotes, 2021
- Article for the State Bar of Texas on the intersection of Family Law and Criminal Law., Criminal Law Issues Affecting Your Family Law Practice, 2017
- The biggest challenge most attorneys encounter on appeal is the waiver doctrine. Silence or inaction alone may waive a complaint, which is why attorneys must proactively assert proper, timely objections on the record, obtain rulings on those objections, and provide the appellate court with a complete and accurate record of all relevant trial court proceedings for review., Top Five Ways to Waive Error on Appeal, Dallas Bar Association Headnotes, 2019
- Article included in State Bar of Texas materials related to post-Obergefell family law issues for same-sex couples, Navigating LGBTQ+ Family Law - Obergefell & Beyond, 2019
- Article written for the State Bar of Texas - Family Law Section Report addressing the rare instances when a mediated settlement agreement may be set aside or unenforceable., When may a mediated settlement agreement be unenforceable?, 2021
- Appointed by President Bill Clinton and seated to the U.S. Supreme Court on August 10, 1993, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was only the second female appointed to the highest court. After Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s retirement, Ginsburg fully appreciated the significance of being the only female on the court, even if only briefly: “It’s almost like being back in law school in 1956, when there were nine [female students] in a class of over 500. Every time you went to answer a question, you were answering for your entire sex.”, When There Are Nine, State Bar of Texas, 2021
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Criminal Law Issues Affecting Your Family Law Practice, St. Bar of Tex. Advanced Family Law Course, Ch. 53, 2007
- Top 10 Paralegal Responsibilities, TAPS October 5, 2017
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Graduated Cum Laude, University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law
- Dean’s scholarship Recipient, University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law
- CALI Awards for the highest grade in contracts and trial practice, University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law
- Dean’s List, University of North Texas at Dallas College of Law
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2020 - 2025
