Law Office of Carol A. Wilson, PLLC - Dallas, TX
Law Office of Carol A. Wilson, PLLC in Dallas provides over four decades of premier family law advocacy, led by a board-certified specialist recognized among the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Texas for complex divorce, high-stakes property division, and child custody litigation.
Four Decades of Board-Certified Family Law Excellence in Dallas
Established in 1995, the Law Office of Carol A. Wilson, PLLC is an elite boutique family law practice located in the Oak Lawn district of Dallas at 3710 Rawlins Street. Principal attorney Carol A. Wilson brings more than forty years of courtroom experience to every case, having been Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization continuously since 1992-a distinction held by less than one percent of Texas attorneys. A graduate of Southern Methodist University School of Law, she has earned repeated recognition among Texas Super Lawyers Top 50 Women Lawyers in Texas, the Top 100 Lawyers in Dallas-Fort Worth, and D Magazine's Best Lawyers in Dallas. Carol Wilson combines empathetic client counseling with thorough trial preparation, adhering to the principle that the most effective way to secure a favorable settlement is to prepare so meticulously that the opposing counsel knows she is fully prepared to prevail at trial. When high-value marital assets or parental custody rights are at stake, hiring an experienced family lawyer ensures your interests are safeguarded by proven courtroom leadership.
Comprehensive Practice Areas in Texas Domestic Relations
The Law Office of Carol A. Wilson, PLLC provides focused legal counsel across the full scope of complex Texas family law and marital property issues:
- High-net-worth divorce and marital dissolution: Navigating substantial marital estates involving closely held businesses, executive stock options, restricted shares, deferred compensation, and multi-tiered corporate holdings.
- Complex property and asset division: Characterizing community and separate property, tracing hidden or undeclared assets, evaluating oil and gas royalties, and resolving property reimbursement claims under Texas community property statutes.
- Child custody, visitation, and conservatorship: Developing customized possession schedules and parenting plans that protect parental bonds while preserving the emotional and physical well-being of the children.
- Child support and spousal maintenance: Calculating statutory support obligations, addressing high-earner child support above guidelines, and negotiating contractual alimony and court-ordered maintenance.
- Premarital and postmarital agreements: Crafting robust prenuptial and postnuptial contracts to define asset rights, protect family-owned enterprises, and insulate inheritances from future division.
- Family law mediation and collaborative divorce: Providing certified mediation services to resolve contentious disputes privately outside the public courtroom, minimizing stress and legal expense.
- Parental rights, paternity, and adoption: Establishing biological paternity, managing stepparent adoptions, and defending grandparents' rights under Texas statutory standards.
- Wills and estate planning for families: Preparing estate planning instruments, healthcare directives, and powers of attorney to align family wealth preservation with divorce settlements.
Strategic Financial Analysis and Trial Preparation
Contested divorces often revolve around intricate financial valuations and forensic accounting. Carol Wilson collaborates closely with premier financial experts, forensic CPAs, real estate appraisers, and business valuation specialists to construct commanding evidentiary presentations. Whether addressing the treatment of trusts in divorce, the valuation of professional practices, or waste of community assets, her exhaustive preparation provides clients with immense leverage during settlement conferences, mediation, and trial proceedings before Dallas-area family courts.
Compassionate Guidance and Dedicated Client Care
Recognizing the emotional and financial strain that accompanies family crises, Carol Wilson treats every client with the personal dignity, responsiveness, and respect they deserve. Rather than treating cases as file numbers, she provides hands-on guidance from initial evaluation through final decree. If you need to find an attorney in Dallas with unsurpassed family law expertise, board certification, and a proven track record of courtroom success, the Law Office of Carol A. Wilson, PLLC delivers the sophisticated representation and compassionate strength you need.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the upscale and bustling Oak Lawn / Turtle Creek area, which is situated just north of downtown Dallas.
Building Location
This is a premium 16-story Class-A office tower known as the Regency, featuring classic architecture and professional security.
Parking Details
Clients can access on-site underground garage parking beneath the building, with additional surface and valet options nearby.
Public Transit
Served by Dallas Area Rapid Transit Route 23 (Haskell); nearest stop is at Oak Lawn @ Lemmon - S - FS.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main lobby of the Regency building. Check in with security, then use the high-speed elevators to ascend to the 14th floor, where you will find Suite 1420.