Puhl Law Group, PC - McKinney, TX

Board-Certified Family Law and Mediation in McKinney

Family legal disputes are among the most stressful transitions an individual or household can experience. When confronting marital dissolution, conservatorship conflicts, or complex asset allocation, having seasoned legal counsel is critical. At Puhl Law Group, PC, clients benefit from the extensive knowledge of founding attorney Michael R. Puhl. Admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1982 and board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 2009, Michael Puhl offers more than four decades of dedicated legal mastery. Having transitioned his practice to concentrate exclusively on mediation and alternative dispute resolution, he provides families throughout McKinney, Plano, and Collin County with a confidential, dignified path to resolve high-conflict matters without the unpredictability and expense of trial.

Comprehensive Family Law and Dispute Resolution Services

The practice delivers comprehensive guidance across the full spectrum of Texas family jurisprudence, helping spouses and parents reach sustainable, binding agreements:

• Divorce mediation: Assisting divorcing spouses in working through contested divorce, uncontested filings, and complex community property division outside of the adversarial courtroom setting.
• Child custody and conservatorship: Facilitating parent negotiations regarding joint managing conservatorship, primary physical residence, visitation schedules, and parental decision-making authority.
• Child support and medical support: Guiding parents through statutory child support calculations, modification proceedings, and arrangements for extra-curricular and healthcare expenses.
• High-net-worth asset division: Navigating the intricate valuation of family-owned businesses, executive compensation, stock portfolios, real estate holdings, and retirement accounts.
• Prenuptial and marital agreements: Structuring sound premarital and postmarital agreements designed to safeguard separate assets and establish clear financial expectations.
• Custody relocation litigation: Assisting parents when job opportunities or family requirements necessitate geographic moves and interstate child visitation adjustments.
• Wills, powers of attorney, and estate matters: Drafting fundamental estate planning documents, statutory powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect familial legacies.

Distinguished Experience and Peer Recognition

Michael R. Puhl has long been recognized among the foremost family practitioners in North Texas. He maintains an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available for legal competence and ethical standards. In addition to being named a Texas Super Lawyer continuously since 2008, he previously served as Chairman of the Texas Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists under appointment by Governor Rick Perry. Clients seeking to find an attorney who blends deep statutory knowledge with empathetic conflict resolution discover that mediation fosters cooperative outcomes, preserves co-parenting relationships, and significantly curtails litigation expenses.

Schedule a Family Law Consultation

When spouses or parents need a lawyer urgently to resolve pressing domestic matters, seeking timely guidance can prevent escalating hostility. Individuals throughout McKinney and the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area who wish to hire a family lawyer for private mediation can schedule a consultation to explore amicable dispute resolution strategies.