Attorney Profile
Jon Michael Franks added his decades of leadership and skill to the Wynne Law Firm in 2013. Highly respected in Grapevine, Fort Worth and throughout Tarrant County in Texas, Mr. Franks has focused exclusively on family law for almost 50 years. His abilities as a trial lawyer have earned him a reputation for winning favorable resolutions for his clients during some of the most difficult and emotional times in their lives.
Mr. Franks received his law degree from The University of Texas School of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1966. Since then, he has been a shining example of dedication to the people he serves, whether through mediation, collaboration or litigation. Mr. Franks is a member of numerous professional associations that endeavor to enhance the practice of law to better serve their clients.
In past years, Mr. Franks has been president of the Dallas Bar Association and the North Texas Family Law Specialists Association. Mr. Franks has also been a member of the board of directors of numerous legal associations. The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers invited him to accept a fellowship in its prestigious society in 1988, and he is a frequent speaker at the annual seminar of the Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association.
His outstanding abilities in the practice of family law have garnered Mr. Franks recognition in his community, including receiving honors from Fort Worth Magazine and Grapevine’s Business Hall of Fame award. He has also received an AV Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell, indicating the high esteem with which his fellow attorneys regard him.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Family Law (80%): Mediation & Collaborative Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution (20%)
Mediation & Collaborative Law
Super Lawyers: 2003 - 2018
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Admitted: 1966, Texas
Professional Webpage: http://divorce-attorney-fort-worth.com/our-team/jon-michael-...
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Last Updated: 6/23/2017