Eric Beal | Southlake Family Lawyer
Eric D. Beal 
Exclusively Family Law
Divorce, Child Custody, Family Law, Child Support, Military
- Law Office: Beal Law Firm, PLLC
- Southlake Law Firms
- Law School: Baylor Law School, Baylor University, J.D. 1990
- Status: In Good Standing
- Licensed: 33 years
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introduction
Two of our attorneys are Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Four of our attorneys are members of the College of the State Bar of Texas. Six of our attorneys were on the law review at their law school. And our Senior Attorney, Eric Beal, is AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale Hubbell, graduated from Baylor School of Law as the Highest Ranking Student, and has almost 25 years of Family Law Experience.
We invite you to visit our website, www.dfwdivorce.com, get to know us, compare us with other firms, and decide if we are the right attorneys to help you. We look forward to meeting you.
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Experience
| Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Attorney | Beal Law Firm | Southlake, TX | Present |
| Associate Attorney | Baron & Budd, P.C. | Dallas, Texas | 7/1991 - 5/1992 |
| Associate Attorney | Johson & Gibb, P.C. | Dallas, Texas | 10/1990-7/1991 |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Law School, Baylor University | J.D. | Law School | 1990 |
| Military Justice Legal Officer Course | Diploma | 1986 | |
| U.S. Marine Corps Officer Basic School | Diploma | 1984 | |
| Baylor University | Bachelor of Business Administration | Computer Information Systems/Management | 1983 |
Admission
| State / Court | Date |
|---|---|
| Texas | November 1990 |
Associations
- Family Law Advisory Commission of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
Fellow, College of the State Bar of Texas
Texas Family Law Foundation, Lifetime Member
State Bar of Texas
Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas
Tarrant County Family Law Bar
Military Law Section of the State Bar of Texas
Collaborative Section of the State Bar of Texas
Entertainment and Sports Law Section of the State Bar of Texas
Honors & Awards
- Board Certified - Family Law – Texas Board of Legal Specialization
AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated
Named to Top Attorneys 2012 by Fort Worth, Texas: The Magazine
Client Distinction Award - Martindale-Hubbell 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Nation's Top One Percent - National Associate of Distinguished Counsel
Lead Counsel Rated – Divorce and Family Law - LawInfo®
Baylor Law Review, Notes and Comments Editor
National Order of Barristers
Baylor Order of Barristers
Baylor Outstanding Law Student, Spring 1990
Outstanding First Year Student Award
Matt Dawson Trial Advocacy Award
Abner V. McCall Senior Award
American Jurisprudence Awards for Highest Grade in: Practice Court
American Jurisprudence Awards for Highest Grade in: Torts
American Jurisprudence Awards for Highest Grade in: Remedies
American Jurisprudence Awards for Highest Grade in: Criminal Procedure
American Jurisprudence Awards for Highest Grade in: Business Torts and Intellectual Property
American Jurisprudence Awards for Highest Grade in: Sales and Consumer Protection
American Jurisprudence Awards for Highest Grade in: Professional Responsibility
American Jurisprudence Awards for Highest Grade in: Legal Methods II
Edwin P. Horner Oil and Gas Award
Bankston, Wright and Greenhill Torts Award
John R. Wilson Remedies Award
President, Freshman Class
ABA National Appellate Advocacy Team, 1989
ABA National Appellate Advocacy Team, 1990
Best Brief - John W. Joyce Moot Court Award
Best 1st Year Team - Godwin Carlton and Maxwell Moot Court Award
Semi-Finalist, 1988 Moot Court Competition
U.S. Law Week Award
Dean's List for every quarter eligible
Who's Who among American Colleges and Universities
Cases
Bekins Moving & Storage Company v. Jean Williams, 947 S.W.2d 568 (Tex. App. Texarkana, 1997) Thomas Carter, et al v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, 33 S.W.3d 369, (Tex. App. Fort Worth, 2000) Daniel Blumberg and Daniel Blumberg and Associates v. David Bergh, 2005 Tex. App. LEXIS 3459 (Fort Worth, 2005) In Re: Estate of Leslie Wayne Wilson, Deceased, 252 S.W.3d 708 (Tex. App. Texarkana, 2008) In Re: Cindy Lynn Rhodes, Relator, 293 S.W.3d 342 (Tex. App. Fort Worth, 2009) In Re: Cindy Lynn Rhodes, Relator, 2010 Tex. App. LEXIS 305 (Fort Worth, 2010) In re Richardson, 2012 Tex. App. LEXIS 1518 (Tex. App. 2012) In the Interest of C.M.J., 2012 Tex. App. LEXIS 10601 (Tex. App. 2012)
Publications
- The Availability of Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress Claims in an Alienation Setting, The College Bulletin - Spring 2008, College of the State Bar of Texas
Intentional Infliction Claims When Affections Have Been Alienated, State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section Report - Volume 2008-2 (Summer)
The Practitioner's Guide to Dealing with the Pre-Marital Agreement Client, State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section Report - Volume 2009-5 (Fall)
Strategies for Family Law in Texas, Co-Author, Thomson Reuters/Aspatore Books 2010, ISBN 978-0-314-27091-7
Getting a Divorce Case Off on the Right Foot: A Beginners Guide to Beginning a Divorce, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, December 2010
Controlling Client Relations and Recognizing Dishonesty, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, December 2010
When Withdrawal of Counsel is Appropriate, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, December 2010
The End of a Marriage: Marriage Dissolution - Process and Procedure, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, October 2011
Family Law Ethics A-Z, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, October 2011
Exploring Custody, Visitation and Support Issues, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, May 2012
Ethical Perils in Divorce Cases, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, May 2012
Strategies for Military Family Law: Leading Lawyers on Navigating Family Law in the Armed Forces, Co-Author, Thomson Reuters/Aspatore Books 2012, ISBN 978-0-314-28580-5
Family Law: How to Have a Successful Initial Consultation, Texas Divorce and Family Law, Foxmoor Continuing Education, May 2013
Family Law Ethics, Texas Divorce and Family Law, Foxmoor Continuing Education, May 2013
Who Gets the Golf Clubs? Five things you need to know about community property, Avid Golfer Magazine, April 2014
Is it Cheaper to Keep Her? The truth about alimony in the State of Texas, Avid Golfer Magazine, May 2014
The Custody Conundrum: Understanding the six major components of a custody case, Avid Golfer Magazine, June 2014
The Pre-Marriage Life Preserver: Signing a prenuptial agreement before you get married can mean a world of difference in the event of divorce, Avid Golfer Magazine, July 2014
Understanding Conservatorship, Child-Possession, and Access Issues in the State of Texas, Co-Author, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, December 2014
Child Support & Spousal Maintenance: Knowledge is power, Co-Author, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, December 2014
What Family Court Judges Want You to Know, Co-Author, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, May 2015
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2920 W. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 140
Southlake, TX 76092
