Lawyer Overview

George R. Bienfang is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, was recognized by Texas Monthly Magazine as a Super Lawyer (top 5%) in 2005.

Mr. Bienfang is a former Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas. While with the Attorney General, he worked as a supervisor in the child support enforcement division. He has served as a Visiting Associate Judge for the Dallas County Family District Courts. He has also served on the Dallas Bar Association's Judiciary Committee and Community Service Committee, as well as acting as a mentor for new attorneys handling family law cases. He is active in civic affairs, such as tutoring inner-city school children and building homes with Habitat for Humanity.

George Bienfang received his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, and his J.D. from Southern Methodist University.

Areas of Practice

• Divorce & Family Law
• Criminal Law

West Practice Categories

Criminal Law, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Federal, Felonies, Prosecution, White Collar Crimes, Family Law, Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Childrens' Rights, Collaborative Law, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Prenuptial Agreements, Litigation & Appeals

Certification/Specialties

• Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
• Certified Family Law Mediator

Professional Associations and Memberships

• State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section
• State Bar of Texas, Litigation Section
• Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section
• Dallas Bar Association, Judiciary Committee (Member of Judicial Evaluation Sub-Committee)

Honors and Awards

• Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine, 2005
• Volunteer Attorney Program, Family Law Mentor

Classes and Seminars

• Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation, State Bar of Texas

Pro Bono Activities

• Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
• Hearts and Hammers Volunteer
• Notre Dame Club of Dallas Inner City Tutoring Program

Past Employment Positions

• State of Texas, Assistant Attorney General
• Dallas County Family District Courts, Visiting Associate Judge

Education

• Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas, 1979
  J.D.
• University of Notre Dame, 1976
  B.A.

Published Works

• "Dealing with the Impaired Client" (Co-author), Advanced Family Law Course, 1997
• "Reimbursement -- The Good, The Bad, and Now The Ugly" (Co-author), University of Houston Family Law Practice Seminar, 1999
• "Reimbursement /Claims for Economic Contribution" (Co-author), University of Houston Family Law Practice Seminar, 2001
• "Reimbursement -- It's Still Around" (Co-author), University of Houston Family Law Practice Seminar, 2002

Address

Campbell Centre, Tower I
(Caruth Haven Exit - North Gold Tower)
8350 N. Central Expy., Suite 1200
Dallas, TX 75206-1624

Phones

(214) 365-9007

Faxes

(214) 365-9030

Emails

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Websites

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