Craig M. Fowler - Lewisville, TX

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Craig M. Fowler Overview

With more than 4 decades practicing law, 10 of which were spent as a Family Court District Judge in Dallas County, Craig Fowler is one of the most respected and feared lawyers practicing family law in North Texas. He is an experienced and aggressive family lawyer who is passionate about protecting the rights of his clients. He handles complex family law matters, often involving millions of dollars in property.

Craig has been Board Certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1975. He has represented hundreds of family law clients. His background includes jury trials, and appearances in the Court of Appeals and before the Texas Supreme Court.

Craig was a founding attorney in the area of alternative dispute resolution. He was one of the very first attorneys to become a mediator, and has taught mediation classes to other lawyers and professionals since the early 1990's.

Craig's depth of experience in the adversary system gives him a unique insight into the impact of this system on children and families and equips him with unique versatility which enables him to handle any particular case according to the desires of the client, whether it is by trial, negotiated settlement, mediation or the collaborative process.

Craig has the knowledge and experience to handle the most complex issues in family law today and offer creative alternatives to the uncertainty of a courtroom resolution. He believes in thorough preparation of each case which gives the client the best chance for a favorable outcome whether it is by settlement and early resolution or by a contested trial.

Craig is committed to the principles of civility, professionalism, ethics and legal excellence. He was the founding President of the Annette Stewart American Inn of Court and in 2004 received its highest honor of selection to the Serjeants Inn. He has lectured frequently on various family law matters to a variety of professional organizations. Craig received his bachelors degree in Business Administration from Texas Christian University and his Law Degree from the University of Houston.

Mediation

• 1989 – acquired 40 hour basic mediation training with Leviton & Greenstone
• 1990 – received 40 hour training in court annexed mediation from Dallas Bar Association.
• 1991 – served as trainer for Dallas Bar Association with focus on family law mediation.
• 1992 – 1996 developed and delivered 24 hour family mediation training for AM Institute.
• 1994-1995- co-developed and delivered family mediation training for the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
• Certified Mediator by American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
• 1990 – 1998 – mediated over 400 civil and family law cases.
• 1998 – 2003 – served as family mediation trainer for J & L Human Systems Development.
• 2009 – received Collaborative Law training (Basic Course)

Practice Areas

• Family Law

Bar Admissions

• Texas, 1965

Specialties and Certifications

• Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1975

Other Affiliations

• State Bar Family Law Council, 1979 - 1983
• Dallas Family Violence Prevention Council (Member)
• Dallas County Task Force on Domestic Violence (Member)
• Kids in Court, Government & Procedure Committee (Member)
• State Bar Committee on Legal Assistants (Member)
• South Texas College of Law, Judicial Advisory Board (Member)
• Dallas Bar Association, ADR Section, 1996 (Chairman)
• Family Place Planning Committee, 2000 (Member)
• Wm. M. , 1997 - 2001 (Member)
• Annette Stewart Inn of Court, 2003 - 2005 (President)
• Dallas County Juvenile Board and Charter School Board, 2005 - 2007 (Member)

Education

• University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas, 1964
  LL.B.
• Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas, 1964
  B.B.A.
  Major: Business

Past Positions

• 255th District Court Judge, 1998 - 2007

Pro Bono Activities

• Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1993 - 2007
• Fellow, State Bar Foundation
• Outstanding Judicial Pro Bono Service, DBA, 2001
• Distinguished Judicial Pro Bono Service, DBA, 2003
• Meritorious Pro Bono Service Award, DBA, 1986
• Member, Serjean's Inn of American Inns of Court
• Trainer, Dallas Bar Association Mediation, 1991
• Trainer, Dallas Bar Association Mediation, 1992
• Trainer, Attorney Mediator’s Institute Basic & Family Law Mediation, 1991 - 1996

Classes and Seminars

• Family Law Mediation, Dallas Bar Association, 1991 - 1992
• Valuing Goodwill of Closely Held Business, American Society of Appraisers, 2005
• "Handling Pre-judgment Custody, Attachment, Abuse and Threats to Child," Legal Assistants Family Law Seminar, 1979
• "Mediation in the Family Courts," DBA Mediation Training, 1991
• "Identifying Wants and Needs of Clients in Family Law & Exploring Possible Reconciliation,", National Business Institute on Effective Family Law Practice, 1993
• Bankruptcy & Family Law, Legal Assistants Family Law Seminar, 1996
• "View From the Bench," Advanced Family Law Course, 1998
• Valuing "goodwill" of Closely Held Business, American Society of Appraisers, 2005

Fraternities and Sororities

• Sigma Chi

Photos

Address

1660 S. Stemmons Frwy
Suite 300
Lock Box 10
Lewisville, TX 75067-6314

Phones

972-436-9300

Faxes

972-436-9000

Emails

vnh@hammerle.com

Accepts Credit Cards

Yes

Websites

http://www.hammerle.com

Articles

"Attorney's Fees and How to Avoid the Big Fee." Advanced Family Law Course, 1978

Representative Cases

• Buchanan v. Byrd, 519 SW 2 841 (S. Ct. Tx. 1975)
• Hammond v. City of Dallas, 712 SW 2 496 (S. Ct. Tx. 1986)
• GMC Superior v. Irvine Bank of Trust, 2168 SW2 274 (Tex. App. 1971)