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Objective Rankings · Southlake, TX

Top 10 Southlake
Divorce Lawyers

Ranked by objective, publicly verifiable criteria — Avvo ratings, client reviews, board certifications, years of experience, team depth, and professional recognitions.

Top 10 of 12 researched
Zero paid placements
4 attorneys
Board Certified
7 recognized
Super Lawyers
25 years
Avg. Experience
9.7/10
Avg. Avvo Rating

#1 – #3

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#1 Overall

Varghese Summersett

Varghese Summersett · Family Law Division

89.9
Board Certified — Family LawSuper LawyersBest Lawyers in AmericaFormer Associate Judge

Key Attorneys

  • ▸Craig Jackson — Partner, Board Certified Family Law (TBLS 2004), Former Associate Judge 360th District Court
  • ▸Dena L. Wilson — Partner, 20+ yrs family law, Super Lawyers 2012–present, Top Attorney Fort Worth Magazine
  • ▸J. Turner Thornton — Partner & Division Leader, Best Lawyers in America 2024–2025, Super Lawyers Rising Star 2023–2025, Top Attorney Southlake Style 2024–2025
9.9/10
Avvo
29 yrs
Experience
80+
Reviews
5.0(80)

"Three-partner Family Law Division at the Southlake office. Craig Jackson: Board Certified Family Law (TBLS, 2004); former Associate Judge, 360th District Court Tarrant County; Avvo 9.9; Super Lawyers 2012+; Baylor Law 1996. Dena L. Wilson: Partner, 20+ yrs exclusively family law; Super Lawyers 2012+; Top Attorney Fort Worth Magazine; Barrister, Eldon Mahon Inn of Courts. J. Turner Thornton: Partner & Family Law Division Leader; Best Lawyers in America 2024–2025; Super Lawyers Rising Star 2023–2025; Top Attorney Southlake Style 2024–2025; Licensed Mediator; U.S. Supreme Court bar."

3120 Sabre Dr Suite 110, Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 415-1575Visit Website
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#2 Overall

Eric D. Beal

Beal Law Firm

87.5
Board Certified — Family LawSuper LawyersAV Preeminent
10/10
Avvo
35 yrs
Experience
226+
Reviews
4.7(226)

"Former U.S. Marine Corps Officer; Baylor Law Highest Ranking Graduate; AV® Preeminent™ (Martindale-Hubbell); National Association of Distinguished Counsel member"

2920 W. Southlake Blvd., Ste 140, Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 261-4333Visit Website
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#3 Overall

Sarah C. Seltzer

Seltzer Family Law,

71
Board Certified — Child Welfare LawSuper Lawyers
10/10
Avvo
13 yrs
Experience
23+
Reviews
5.0(23)

"Board Certified in Child Welfare Law (2023); Licensed before U.S. Supreme Court (2023); Super Lawyers Rising Star; Avvo 10.0 with perfect 5.0 client rating"

Fort Worth, TX (serving Southlake)
(817) 484-0425Visit Website

#4 – #10

#4

Daniel J. Clanton

The Clanton Law Firm

Board CertifiedSuper Lawyers
69.8
Avvo9.3/10
Experience14 yrs
Rating
5.0(14)
550 Reserve Street, Suite 250, Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 916-8484
#5

Thomas E. McElyea

McElyea Law

Super Lawyers
64.4
Avvo9.5/10
Experience35 yrs
Rating
5.0(30)
1500 N. Kimball Ave., Suite 100, Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 754-4451
#6

Tracey L. Justice

Justice Law Firm, PC

Super Lawyers
60.1
Avvo9.9/10
Experience23 yrs
Rating
5.0(13)
1100 E. Southlake Blvd., Suite 400, Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 809-3546
#7

Lori E. Dally

Dally & Webb Family Law,

Super Lawyers
58.8
Avvo10/10
Experience15 yrs
Rating
5.0(67)
Fort Worth, TX (serving Southlake)
(817) 857-6815
#8

Dana C. Palmer

Palmer Law Group, P.C.

52.2
Avvo9.9/10
Experience19 yrs
Rating
4.9(135)
550 Reserve Street Suite 190, Southlake, TX 76092
(817) 754-5504
#9

Rita M. Boyd

Rita M. Boyd, P.C.

52.6
Avvo10/10
Experience33 yrs
Rating
4.5(16)
550 Reserve Street, Suite 190, Southlake, TX 76092
#10

Dana L. White

Law Office of Dana L. White,

51.3
Avvo8.8/10
Experience31 yrs
Rating
5.0(8)
540 Silicon Drive, #100, Southlake, TX 76092