Carol E. Prater - a Temple, Travis & Williamson (TX) Family Law Lawyer

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Temple Family Law Lawyer

Updated: 02/28/2026

Areas of Practice

Family Law

Litigation: 75%

Attorney Information

Education

Legal Education
- Baylor University School of Law, Waco, Texas, 1970
  J.D.
  Honors: cum laude
  Law Review: Comments Editor, Baylor Law Review, 1968 - 1970
Non Legal Education
- Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 1968
  B.A.
  Honors: With Honors

Current Employment Position(s)

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Partner, since 1993
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Classes and Seminars

Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas

Published Works

Articles

Articles, Baylor Law Review
Texas Family Law Form Book: Section on Railroad Retirement
Co-Author: Advanced Family Law Course

Bar Admissions

Texas, 1970

Specialties and Certifications

Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1976

Other Affiliations

Board of Disciplinary Appeals, 2003 - 2009 (Member)

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Contact

Temple, TX

2582 Blue Meadow Drive
Temple, TX 76502

Directions

Phone: 254-231-4041

Fax: 254-773-3328

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.prater-ridleylaw.com

Credit Cards Accepted

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