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Housel, David Payne
Scott H. Palmer, P.C., Attorney at Law
15455 North Dallas Parkway
Suite 540
Addison, TX 75001-6797
Phone: 214-660-5785 / 866-773-9818
Fax: 214-922-9900
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Summary
Current Employment Position(s)
Staff Attorney
Lawyer Overview
David P. Housel, Jr. focuses the majority of his practice in the area of family law including divorces, child custody disputes, property valuation and division, enforcement and collection of child support, enforcement of visitation rights, modification of child support, modification of visitation rights and modification of prior court orders. Additionally he has had a number of cases representing third parties in family law actions including grandparents, aunts and uncles in seeking either primary possession of a child relative or in seeking access to the child relative. He has represented a number of families that have become involved with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (more commonly known as CPS) who wish to have a child that was removed from a home placed with them or who have been accused of abuse of their own child. He also practices municipal litigation.
David is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has received mediation training at the A.A. White Dispute Resolution Institute. He received a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 1995 and a B.A. from the University of New Mexico in 1992.
Areas of Practice
- Family Law 95%
- Misc. 5%
West Practice Categories
Administrative Hearings & Adjudication, Mediation, Juvenile Crimes, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Powers of Attorney and Appointment, Family Law, Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Childrens' Rights, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Juvenile Law, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1995
Certification/Specialties
- Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2004
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Denton County Bar Association, 2004 - 2006 (Director)
Pro Bono Activities
- Denton County Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, 2005 - Present
Past Employment Positions
- Godwin Pappas Ronquillo, Partner, 2005 - 2007
- Blanscet Sutherland & Housel, Partner, 2003 - 2005
Education
- University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas,
1995
J.D. - University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico,
1992
B.A.
Major: Political Science
Fraternities/Sororities
- Delta Theta Phi
- Phi Delta Theta
Office Information
Address
15455 North Dallas Parkway
Suite 540
Addison, TX 75001-6797
Phones
214-660-5785
866-773-9818
Faxes
214-922-9900