Julie Crawford - Plano, TX

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Julie Crawford Overview

"Resolving family law disputes over property and children demands a knowledge of law, psychology and financial matters."

Julie Crawford is a self-assured attorney whose abilities in the courtroom and at settlement have been acknowledged the last two years year by her selection as one of Texas' Best Lawyers by American Lawyer Media.

She is recognized as a Texas Rising Star featured in Texas Monthly magazine. She was selected one of the Best Lawyers in Dallas Under 40 last year and was featured in D Magazine.

Ms. Crawford joined KoonsFuller as an Associate in the firm's Plano office and is now a Partner in the firm.

She is a graduate of the South Texas School of Law in Houston and the University of New Mexico. She is also a member of the State Bar College, the family law sections of the Dallas Bar Association and the American Bar Association and the Patrick Higginbotham American Inns of Court.

"Julie has superior abilities in both property and child-related issues," says Ike Vanden Eykel, KoonsFuller's Co-Managing Partner. "She can also handle herself well in court, if that is required."

Ms. Crawford has written for and spoken to law groups on such family law topics as common law marriage, use of trial science in matrimonial law cases and the effective representation of rich and famous clients.

She is known for her calm demeanor that belies an intense competitive spirit. She developed that spirit as an outstanding college track athlete and it makes itself known today in her active representation of clients in the courtroom and in settlement.

Practice Areas

• Domestic / Family 100%

Litigation

• 85% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Current Employment Position(s)

• Associate

Bar Admissions

• Texas, 1998

Specialties and Certifications

• Family Law - Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2003

Other Affiliations

• State Bar College (Member)
• Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section (Member)
• American Bar Association (Member)
• Patrick Higginbotham American Inns of Court (Member)

Education

• South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas, 1998
  J.D.
• University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1995
  B.A.
  Major: Sociology & Psychology
  Major: Family Studies

Past Positions

• McCurley, Orsinger, McCurley & Nelson, Lawyer, 1998 - 2003

Classes and Seminars

• Speech, "Discovery in Family Law Cases Under the New Rules", University of Houston Family Law Seminar, Houston, Texas, 1999
• Speech, "Self Proving Evidence", University of Houston, How to Offer and Exclude Evidence Seminar, 2002
• Speech, "Evidence Without Witnesses", University of Houston, Advanced Evidence and Discovery, 2002
• Panel Speech, "Use and Abuse of Legal Assistants in Family Practice", 28th Annual Advanced Family Law Course, Dallas, Texas, 2002

Photos

Address

5700 West Plano Parkway
Suite 2200
Plano, TX 75093

Phones

972-769-2727

Faxes

972-769-0313

Emails

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Accepts Credit Cards

Yes

Websites

http://www.koonsfuller.com

Articles

"Sports and Entertainment-Representing Big Hitters", Co-Author, 28th Annual Family Law Course, Dallas, Texas, 2002

"Use and Abuse of Legal Assistants in Family Law Practice", Co-Author, 28th Annual Family Law Course, Dallas, Texas, 2002

"Evidence Without Witnesses", University of Houston Law Center, Advanced Evidence and Discovery Seminar, Houston & Dallas, 2002

"Self Proving Evidence", University of Houston, How to Offer and Exclude Evidence Seminar, Houston & Dallas, 2002

"Trial Science Techniques That May Be Helpful in Handling the 'Big ' Matrimonial Cases", Co-Author, The Matrimonial Strategist, September, 2001

"Common Law Marriage and Rights of Putative Spouses", Co-Author, Advanced Family Law Course, San Antonio, Texas, 2001

"Mansions, Mercedes, and Marital Meltdowns: A Guide to Representing the Rich and Famous", Co-Author, The Matrimonial Strategist, August, 2001

"Mansions, Mercedes, and Marital Meltdowns: A Lawyers Guide to Representing the Rich and Famous", Co-Author, 26th Annual Advanced Family Law Course, San Antonio, Texas, 2000

"Defending Against Malpractice", Co-Author, 22nd Annual Marriage Dissolution Institute, San Antonio, Texas, 1999

"Common Law Marriage", Co-Author, 25th Annual Advanced Family Law Course, Dallas, Texas, 1999

"Discovery in Family Law Cases Under the New Rules", Co-Author, University of Houston Family Law Seminar, Dallas/Houston, Texas, 1999