Housel, David Payne

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Updated 11/03/2011

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Scott H. Palmer, P.C.

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

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%
  • Criminal Law
  • Criminal Law - Federal (White Collar Crime)
  • DUI/DWI

West Practice Categories

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Criminal Defense, DUI / DWI, Divorce, Family Law, White Collar Crimes

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

Fees

Accepts Credit Cards

Office Information

Address

15455 North Dallas Parkway
Suite 540
Addison, TX 75001-6797

Phones

214-660-5785
866-773-9818

Faxes

214-922-9900

Emails

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Websites

http://www.scottpalmerlaw.com
http://www.scottpalmerpilawyer.com

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