My name is Danielle Cortez-Harper, I was born in Dallas, Texas and I grew up in Rowlett, Texas. Growing up I played a multitude of sports including soccer, softball, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, cheer, tap, ballet and jazz. I graduated from Garland High School in 1993 and received an academic scholarship to The University of Texas at Austin. While at UT, I was a member of Mu Epsilon Theta sorority, Hispanic Business Students Associated, and played intramural soccer. I graduated with a Bachelor of Business Degree in Finance in 1997. I then attended the Dedmon School of Law at Southern Methodist University (SMU) and graduated in 2000. I got married to my husband the same year. We have been married for going on 24 years. We have two sons, ages 21 and 15. I have enjoyed watching my kids participate in all of their extracurricular activities such as football, baseball and basketball. We have two cats and a dog. I enjoy reading in my spare time and traveling. I have been licensed to practice law in the State of Texas for 23 years. When first graduating from law school, I wasn’t sure what type of law I wanted to pursue. I was lucky enough to get my first job with a solo practitioner named David Lopez. I gained valuable experience in the field of family law while working with him. He eventually became a Dallas County Family District Court Judge and continued to be a mentor. I enjoy working in the Family Law community. I have met so many amazing attorneys and colleagues throughout the years. I love engaging with my clients and helping people find reasonable solutions to their legal matter, no matter how big or small.

I am a divorce attorney who is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialists. Not only am I a dedicated lawyer but I am also a dedicated family’s man and member of the community. I understand the stress, time and responsibilities of raising a family in my North Dallas community. I have been married for 31 years, I am raising two children who are attending J.J. Pearce High School and Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. My son plays football at Southwestern. Bailey & Galyen practices in many areas of law and can provide our clients with expertise in many areas. I have been practicing law for 33 years, I am licensed in Texas, California, and Pennsylvania, and I am Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I have vast experience in custody litigation, property division litigation, divorce, mediation, examination of complex financial documents, valuing and dividing business entities and interests, real estate division, mineral rights, partition agreements, along with the myriad of issues that surface in family law. There simply is no case too complex that myself and Bailey & Galyen cannot handle. The dedication and hands on approach of all of the lawyers, provides the highest quality of legal representation to our clients. The recognition of our peers and clients indicates That we are certainly doing something right.