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Midland Family Law Firm
Overview
William B. Doonan is the founder of the law firm “Law Office of William B. Doonan.” Mr. Doonan made a decision early on in his practice of law to focus on family law and furthered strengthened that decision by becoming Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He saw the need for excellent representation in matters dealing with children, divorces and all the intricacies involved with such matters of the heart...
William B. Doonan is the founder of the law firm “Law Office of William B. Doonan.” Mr. Doonan made a decision early on in his practice of law to focus on family law and furthered strengthened that decision by becoming Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He saw the need for excellent representation in matters dealing with children, divorces and all the intricacies involved with such matters of the heart...
William B. Doonan is the founder of the law firm “Law Office of William B. Doonan.” Mr. Doonan made a decision early on in his practice of law to focus on family law and furthered strengthened that decision by becoming Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He saw the need for excellent representation in matters dealing with children, divorces and all the intricacies involved with such matters of the heart. Every situation is different, vital and deserving of detailed attention as the results of family cases have far reaching, life-changing effects on families and children. With offices in both Midland and Keller, Texas, Mr. Doonan is able to provide representation in all areas of family law to select client throughout the Permian Basin, Tarrant County and other parts of the greater Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Mr. Doonan has been admitted to practice law in Texas since 2009, and he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.
Mr. Doonan’s family law client base is largely comprised of people whose marriages are on the verge of termination. During this process, Mr. Doonan assists husbands and wives with child custody and possession rights, the division of community property, the preservation of separate property, the allocation of marital assets and debts, allowing for the past, current and future circumstances, and negotiating child support, spousal support and alimony. He brings personal attention to every case, advocating zealously for his client’s best interest. With a forceful and knowledgeable courtroom presence, he expertly guides and represents his clients through courtroom litigation when negotiations have broken down and mediation has not been successful. Many issues can arise post-divorce, and Mr. Doonan represents his clients in these instances, such as modifying a prior order, or enforcing aspects of a prior order when an opposing party refuses to comply.
In an effort to ensure his clients are adequately prepared for the future, Mr. Doonan prepares and reviews wills and other estate planning documents for his clients, which need to be revised after a divorce. He represents his client through the administrative process of probate filings, and offers guardianship proceedings when necessary. Highly regarded by his colleagues, Mr. Doonan has received a 10.0 “Superb” peer review rating through Avvo. He attended The University of Texas Permian Basin and received a Bachelor of Science in mathematics and a Bachelor of Arts in political science, both cum laude, and he holds a Juris Doctor from Texas Tech University School of Law.
About Law Office of William B. Doonan
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Custody
- Adoption
- Child Support
- Enforcement
- Probate
- Guardianship
- Wills
Honors
- Board Certified in Family Law
- Texas Bar College
- Top 40 Under 40
- Top 10 Under 40
- Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
- National Academy of Family Lawyers
- National Advocates
- American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- Midland County Bar Association
- Tarrant County Bar Association
- State Bar of Texas
- 5th Circuit of Appeals
- United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
- Christian Legal Society
- Deans List - Texas Tech University School of Law
- International High IQ Society
- Best Family Lawyers Fort Worth 2020
- Top 3 Divorce Lawyers in Midland
- Top 10 Family Law Attorney 2020
- Top 10 Family Law Attorney and Practice Magazine's
- Received recognition due to pro bono assistance., Pro Bono Certificate of Appreciation, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT), 2017
Classes and Seminars
- Gave a presentation at the Family Law Essentials CLE seminar on Temporary Orders. I was selected due to my board certification., Speaker, Family Law Essentials CLE, 2015
Pro Bono Activities
- Was employed by Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas from 2010 - 2012. Since that point I have been involved with Legal Aid and their pro bono clinics. Further, I have accepted cases on a pro bono basis from Legal Aid's Equal Justice Volunteer Program (EJVP).
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
1120 N. Big Spring Midland, TX 79701
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-5:30pm, Friday: 9:30am-12:00pm
Phone
Websites
Other Offices
Law Office of William B. Doonan 807 Bluebonnet Dr. Suite C Keller, TX 76248 817-898-7242
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