C. "Luke" Gunnstaks
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Plano, TX
Plano, TX 75024
- Family Law (80%),
- Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff (10%),
- Entertainment & Sports (10%)
C. "Luke" Gunnstaks founded his law firm, Gunnstaks Law Office, with the goal of providing high-quality family law services to the residents of Dallas, Plano, Frisco and Collins County, Texas. Since his firm's doors first opened in 1991, Mr. Gunnstaks has provided his clients with legal services tailored to fit their individual needs. His dedication and personalized service are only two of the reasons why area residents continue to turn to him for assistance with high-conflict custody cases and high-asset, contentious divorces.
Mr. Gunnstaks began practicing law in 1991 after earning his Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law and his admission to the State Bar of Texas. In 1994, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas followed suit and approved him to practice law in its courtrooms. In addition to the nods of approval from the courts, the Texas Board of Legal Specialization also recognizes him as a board-certified attorney in the area of family law.
Since beginning his legal career, Mr. Gunnstaks has earned the respect of his peers and his clients. He is a regular guest speaker on family law topics and the recipient of a number of honors due to his outstanding legal abilities. He holds a "Superb" Avvo rating, and he is a member of the Texas Bar College, which is an honorary society limited to the most highly trained attorneys in the state.
Attorney Gunnstaks is not only a highly regarded attorney but also a valued member of the legal community. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Dallas Bar Association and the American Association for Justice.
Family Law (80%)
Personal Injury - General (10%)
Entertainment & Sports (10%)
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About "Luke" Gunnstaks
Admitted: 1991, Texas
Professional Webpage: http://www.gunnstakslaw.com/Attorneys/C-L-Gunnstaks.shtml
Honors/Awards:
- Director, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, 2001-2008
- Co-Course Director, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists Annual Trial Institute, 2008
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Fellow, College of the State Bar of Texas, 1991
- Featured Performer, Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon, Atlantic City, N.J., 1987
- New Orleans 1984 World's Fair Amphitheater
- U.S. Marine Corps Ball, Irving, TX., 1987
- Hyatt Superdome, New Orleans, Crockett Cup Clash of Champions, 1986
- Recipient, Texas Music Award, 1982
- Nation's Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2015 - Present
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Board Certified Specialist in Family Law, Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Litigation Counsel of America
- Member, Collin County Bar Association
- Member, Dallas Bar Association
- Member, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Member, American Association of Justice
- Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Litigation Section
- Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Family Law Section
- Member, Dallas Bar Association, Entertainment/Sports Law Section
- Member, Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Member, State Bar of Texas, Entertainment/Sports Law Section
- Member, State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section
- Member, American Bar Association, Entertainment/Sports Law Section
- Member, American Bar Association, Litigation Section
- Member, American Bar Association, Family Law Section
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1994
- Texas, 1991
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Speaker, Dallas Bar Association Entertainment Law Section and Entertainment Law Study Group, (various topics), 1992-2004
- Speaker, "215t Century Issues Dealing with Non Traditional Relationships: Dividing Property Between Unmarried Persons", State Bar of Texas PDP, 2007
Educational Background:
- University of Florida, Gainesville, B.A. in History, summa cum laude, 1973
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Last Updated: 12/1/2017