Elizabeth Durso Branch

Elizabeth Durso Branch is the founder and principal attorney at The Branch Law Firm, PLLC, in Rockwall, Texas. A family first law firm, she practices law with her son, and law partner, Ryan Branch. The Branch Law Firm, PLLC serves clients throughout Rockwall, Dallas, and Hunt counties and the surrounding areas. Betsy maintains her office in Rockwall near the courthouse. The firm's clientele consists of individuals who have legal needs in the following areas of the law: 

·         All types of family law issues, including divorce, child custody and support, alimony, property division, adoptions, parents' and grandparents' rights and more

·         Mediation for any family law issues - divorce, custody, support, possession, access, rights and duties

·         Amicus appointments

·        Attorney ad litem appointments

A highly-rated attorney in her 36th year of practice, Ms. Branch holds the distinction of being the only woman lawyer in Rockwall certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Trained in alternative dispute resolution, Ms. Branch strives to settle her clients' disputes and reach agreements without the need for court intervention; however, she will advocate strongly on behalf of her clients in court when necessary. Ms. Branch has met all the requirements to provide services as a Parent Facilitator to high-conflict parents in need. Ms. Branch accepts appointments as an Amicus Attorney in disputed custody matters; she also accepts appoints as an Attorney ad litem in termination/adoption suits and ad litem services for personal injury matters related to injured minor children.

Family matters touch the heart of the individual, Ms. Branch treats her clients with compassion, respect, and dignity, working closely with them to achieve the positive results they expect. In all cases, Ms. Branch fights hard to protect the rights and best interests of her clients and their children. The Branch Law Firm believes clients should understand how the law impacts them in order to make informed decisions. Ms. Branch believes that a child has one childhood--it is the responsibility of each parent to assure a safe and stable and loving environment, even if there are two homes.

Through this level of commitment to her clients and her high ethical standards, Ms. Branch has earned numerous awards and honors. She holds a 10 out of 10 rating from Avvo and an AV Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell *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.