With more than 35 years of family law experience, Charlie has been lead counsel in
divorce and custody trials, both jury and non-jury, throughout Texas
Education:
Vanderbilt University
Bachelors Degree, University of Texas at Austin
Doctor of Jurisprudence, University of Texas at Austin
Professional Activities:
Texas Super Lawyer, 2003-2022 (20 years)
Dan Price Award 2016 - presented by the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas in recognition of
an unreserved commitment to clients and the legal profession.
Board Certified In Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1989.
Past Chair, Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas
Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (past member Board of Governors)
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Texas Chapter, Past President
Former member and former Vice-Chair, American Bar Association’s Family Law Committee of the
International Law Section
Member, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
Member, Dallas Bar Association’s Family Law Section (former Board of Directors)
Past Chair, Family Law Section's Pro Bono Committee of the State Bar of Texas
Texas Family Law Foundation – Immediate Past President
Life Member, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Foundation (past member, Board of Directors)
Life Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
Life Fellow, Dallas Bar Foundation
Fellow-International Academy of Family Lawyers
Professional Experience:
Assistant Attorney General, State of Texas
Special Counsel, Secretary of State, State of Texas
Special Assistant, United States Senator Lloyd Bentsen
Charlie is also a trained family law mediator and arbitrator
