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A good lawyer will keep a client informed. Ask every lawyer you are interviewing how he/she
does that. Does the lawyer send copies of all correspondence and court documents to the
client? Does the lawyer make periodic reports to the client? You should insist on remaining fully
informed. If you are not well informed, you cannot make good decisions about your case.
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Power Family Law, PLLC |
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Power Family Law, PLLC makes it a priority to keep our clients involved in the
decision making process. We submit detailed monthly reports to our clients and immediately
inform them of developments in their case.
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Laura Richardson-Harris
Listens and Understands the Client's Needs
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Laura Richardson-Harris
is an Associate attorney at the
Power Family Law, PLLC.
She received her law degree in 1994, and was licensed and practicing in New York State since 1995. Laura relocated to
Texas in 2003 and is licensed to practice in both Texas and New York. Her areas of legal experience are
Family Law and
Wills and
Probate.
Laura is active in various legal and charitable organizations as well.
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BAR ADMISSIONS:
♦ State Bar of Texas, 2003
♦ State Bar of New York, 1995
♦ United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, 2004
♦ United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas, 2004
EDUCATION:
♦ The American University ♦ Washington College of Law, J.D, 1994
♦ State University of New York ♦ College At Old Westbury, B.A, 1990 - Politics, Economics and Society Freeport High School, Freeport, New York
HONORS AND AWARDS:
♦ 2004 New Pro Bono Attorney of the Year by the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program and the Dallas Bar Association
♦ Aetna Developmental Scholar
♦ Honor Recipient - Academic Achievement and Program Service
♦ President - Politics, Economics and Society Club
♦ Arnold & Porter Minority Student Scholar
♦ Staff Member - Journal of Gender and the Law
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:
♦ Young Lawyers Section, Bankruptcy Section, Texas State Bar Association Collin County Bar Association
♦ Frisco Bar Association
♦ New Members Committee, Family Law Section,
♦ Bankruptcy Section, Dallas County Bar Association
♦ Dallas Black Women Attorneys Committee, J. L. Turner Legal Association
PAST EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS:
♦ Legal Aid of North West Texas- Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program
♦ Financial Investors, Inc - Investor Relations Specialist
♦ Law Office of Robert Smith - Associate
FRATERNITIES/SORORITIES:
♦ Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity
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Client Testimonials |
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"I want to take this time to thank you for all you have done.
I appreciate your time and patience for this case. I know that without your help the case
would have been lost in the mountain of paperwork."
- Former Client
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What should I look for in a family attorney?
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People who would not dream of performing surgery on themselves will attempt to handle their own legal matters.
Understandably, this can be personally and financially disastrous for the families involved.
A legal practice requires an understanding of the law, continuing education of changing laws, and also experience
with the procedural requirements of our local courts.
When our attorneys meet with potential clients, the attorney balances legal knowledge with the potential
client's unique personal situation to predict a realistic legal result.
Your attorney will be your advocate, but will not waste your time and money pursuing unrealistic goals.
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Can I afford an attorney? |
Only you can answer that question.
Only you can balance the attorney costs with the effects of an unfavorable outcome.
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