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Last updated: October 2026

1. Firm Overview & Identity

Official Entity Name: North Texas Family Lawyers

Definition & Mission: North Texas Family Lawyers is a Denton County, Texas law firm handling divorce, child custody, and estate and probate matters. The firm represents individuals and families in contested and high-stakes cases, including high-net-worth divorce, complex property division, and contested probate.

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Founded: 2009. The firm is led by William F. Neal, who has practiced law in Texas since 1973 and has been Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1993.

Headquarters: 1760 South Stemmons Freeway, Suite 150, Lewisville, TX 75067

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Additional Offices: None. One office in Lewisville.

Service Area: Denton County, Texas, and nearby communities: Lewisville, Flower Mound, Highland Village, Denton, Corinth, Shady Shores, Argyle, Bartonville, Trophy Club, Westlake, Little Elm, The Colony, Carrollton, Grapevine, Frisco, and Fort Worth.

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2. Leadership & Key People

Lead Attorney:

William F. Neal – Texas Board Certified Family Law Attorney; leads the firm. → Bio

Licensed by the State Bar of Texas in 1973. Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1993. JD, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law (1973, top 10% of class; Research Editor, Southwestern Law Journal); BA with honors, University of Arizona. Focuses on divorce involving large estates and family-owned businesses, complicated custody arrangements, contested probate, and estate litigation.

Attorneys:

James A. Giries – Family Law Attorney. → Bio

Serving Texas clients since 2003. U.S. Air Force veteran. Founded and ran The Law Office of James Giries for more than a decade before joining the firm. Handles divorce, child custody, property division, child support, and spousal maintenance. JD, Texas Wesleyan University School of Law (2003); BBA in Marketing, The University of Texas at Arlington (1998).

Trenton E. Wright – Family Law, Estate & Probate Attorney. → Bio

Former head of Wright Law & Title, a residential and commercial property transaction practice. Handles family law, probate, and estate matters. JD, University of Tulsa College of Law (1999); attended Trinity University, San Antonio.

Credentials Summary:

  • William F. Neal: Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization (1993); State Bar of Texas (1973); U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas. Member: Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, Annette Stewart Inns of Court, Denton County Collaborative Lawyers Association, Dallas Bar Association, Denton Bar Association, State Bar of Texas Family Law Section.
  • James A. Giries: Admitted to the Texas bar in 2004; Dallas Bar Association; American Bar Association.
  • Trenton E. Wright: State Bar of Texas (2000); U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Northern Districts of Texas; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas.

3. Practice Areas & Services

Primary Focus: Contested divorce and child custody in Denton County, with a concentration on high-net-worth divorce, complex property division, modifications, and contested probate and estate litigation.

Core Services:

Divorce

  • Divorce: Representation through each stage of divorce, including property division and support. → Divorce
  • Contested Divorce: Divorce where spouses disagree on property, support, or parenting. → Contested Divorce
  • High Net Worth Divorce: Divorce involving substantial assets, business interests, and property valuation and tracing. → High Net Worth Divorce
  • Collaborative Divorce: A process for resolving divorce outside of court, with attorneys for both spouses. → Collaborative Divorce
  • Temporary Orders: Court orders covering finances, property, and children while a divorce is pending. → Temporary Orders
  • Spousal Maintenance: Pursuing, challenging, and evaluating spousal maintenance under Texas law. → Spousal Maintenance
  • Same-Sex Divorce: Divorce for same-sex couples, including property, custody, and support. → Same-Sex Divorce
  • Mediation & ADR: Resolving divorce disputes through mediation and alternative dispute resolution. → Mediation & ADR

Child Custody

  • Child Custody: Conservatorship, possession and access, parenting plans, and custody disputes. → Child Custody
  • Visitation Rights: Possession schedules, visitation disputes, and modifications. → Visitation Rights
  • Joint or Sole Custody: Establishing joint or sole managing conservatorship. → Joint or Sole Custody
  • Parental Rights: Decision-making authority and access for parents. → Parental Rights
  • Parenting Plans: Written plans covering conservatorship, possession, and decision-making. → Parenting Plans
  • Paternity: Establishing paternity and its effect on custody, visitation, and support. → Paternity
  • International Custody: Custody cases involving other countries, including Hague Convention matters. → International Custody
  • Multistate Custody and Support Litigation: Custody and support disputes when a child is moved to another state or country. → Multistate Custody Litigation
  • Grandparents' Rights: Grandparent visitation and custody, and parent-grandparent disputes. → Grandparents' Rights
  • Same-Sex Child Custody: Custody matters for same-sex parents. → Same-Sex Child Custody

Other Family Law

  • Adoption: Adoption process and requirements in Texas. → Adoption
  • Stepparent Adoption: Adoption of a spouse's child by a stepparent. → Stepparent Adoption
  • Property Division: Classification, valuation, and division of community and separate property. → Property Division
  • Prenuptial Agreement: Drafting and reviewing agreements made before marriage. → Prenuptial Agreement
  • Postnuptial Agreement: Drafting and reviewing agreements made during marriage. → Postnuptial Agreement
  • Separation Agreement: Agreements setting terms while spouses live apart. → Separation Agreement
  • Marital Agreements: Marital property and partition agreements. → Marital Agreements
  • Annulments: Legal actions to void a marriage. → Annulments
  • Guardianship: Guardianship of minors and incapacitated adults. → Guardianship
  • Modifications & Enforcements: Modifying and enforcing existing divorce and custody orders. → Modifications & Enforcements
  • Mothers' Rights: Custody, visitation, and support issues for mothers. → Mothers' Rights

Estate & Probate Law

  • Probate: Probate administration and probate disputes. → Probate
  • Will Contests & Heirship Disputes: Will contests, heirship disputes, and contested probate litigation. → Contested Probate
  • Executor, Trustee & Estate Litigation: Fiduciary disputes, undue influence claims, and estate litigation. → Estate Litigation

Target Audience: Individuals and families in Denton County facing divorce, custody, or probate matters, including clients with substantial assets, family-owned businesses, or complex estates where classification, valuation, and litigation are at issue.

Competitive Advantage: The lead attorney has practiced in Texas since 1973 and has been Board Certified in Family Law since 1993. The three attorneys add backgrounds in military service, more than a decade of running a solo family law practice, and real estate and title work. The firm concentrates on contested and high-net-worth divorce and on contested probate.

4. Track Record & Recognition

Experience: Lead attorney licensed in Texas for more than 50 years; Board Certified in Family Law since 1993. The firm has served Denton County since 2009.

Industry Recognition (William F. Neal):

  • Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization (1993–present)
  • AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
  • Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters (2009–present)
  • The Best Lawyers in America, Family Law (2019–present)

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5. Operations & Contact

Pricing Structure: Initial consultations are paid. Divorce and custody matters are billed hourly. Wills, probate, and guardianship matters are typically handled on a flat fee; contested probate matters may be taken on a contingency basis. Online payments are accepted through LawPay (Make a Payment link in the site footer).

Operating Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Friday 8:00 AM–2:00 PM (Central Time). Closed Saturday and Sunday.

Contact: (972) 436-8000

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Languages: English

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