C. "Luke" Gunnstaks
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Plano, TX
- 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.
- 80%Family Law
- 10%Personal Injury - General
- 10%Entertainment & Sports
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Property, Same Sex Family Law, Father's Rights, Entertainment, Sports & Leisure Law
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About "Luke" Gunnstaks
Admitted: 1991, Texas
Professional Webpage: http://www.gunnstakslaw.com/Attorneys/C-L-Gunnstaks.shtml
Honors/Awards:
- Nation's Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2015 - Present
- Hyatt Superdome, New Orleans, Crockett Cup Clash of Champions, 1986
- Fellow, College of the State Bar of Texas, 1991
- Director, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, 2001-2008
- Recipient, Texas Music Award, 1982
- New Orleans 1984 World's Fair Amphitheater
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Co-Course Director, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists Annual Trial Institute, 2008
- U.S. Marine Corps Ball, Irving, TX., 1987
- Featured Performer, Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon, Atlantic City, N.J., 1987
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Board Certified Specialist in Family Law, Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Texas, 1991
- Litigation Counsel of America
- Member, American Bar Association, Entertainment/Sports Law Section
- Member, Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Member, American Association of Justice
- Member, Collin County Bar Association
- Member, Dallas Bar Association, Entertainment/Sports Law Section
- Member, American Bar Association, Litigation Section
- Member, State Bar of Texas, Entertainment/Sports Law Section
- Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Litigation Section
- Member, Dallas Bar Association
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1994
- Member, American Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Member, State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section
- Member, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Family Law Section
- Member, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Speaker, "215t Century Issues Dealing with Non Traditional Relationships: Dividing Property Between Unmarried Persons", State Bar of Texas PDP, 2007
- Speaker, Dallas Bar Association Entertainment Law Section and Entertainment Law Study Group, (various topics), 1992-2004
Educational Background:
- University of Florida, Gainesville, B.A. in History, summa cum laude, 1973
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Last Updated: 3/13/2020