Attorney Profiles
Diana S. Friedman 3710 Rawlins Street Suite 1230 Dallas, Texas 75219 |  |
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- Year Joined Organization:
- 2001
- Certification/Specialties:
- Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1996, 2001, 2006
- Education:
- Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas,
1991
J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude
Honors: Order of the Coif - Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA,
1984
B.S.
Major: Marketing
- Published Works:
- Contempt, Clarification and Enforcement of Child Related Issues, Co-Author, 1991
- Evaluation, Co-Author, 1991
- Determination and Proof of Valuation in a Family Law Case, Co-Author, 1991
- Enforcement of Agreed Decrees and Agreements, Co-Author, 1992
- Hauge Convention, Co-Author, 1992, 1993
- Habeas Corpus, Co-Author, 1992, 1993
- The Illusion of Goodwill: Now You See It, Now You Don't, Co-Author, 1992
- Evaluation of a Closely-Held Business, Co-Author, 1993
- Bad Facts Custody, Co-Author, 1992
- Case Law Update, Co-Author, 1992-1998
- Interrogatories and Request for Admissions, Methods of Discovery, Requested Admissions and Interrogatories in Property Cases, Co-Author, 1993
- 1993 Legislative Update, Co-Author, 1993
- The Art of Persuasion, Co-Author, 1995, 1996
- Family Law Overview, Co-Author, 1996
- Evidence Without Witnesses, Co-Author, 1996
- Child Custody and Visitation, Co-Author, 1996
- Working as an Expert Witness, Co-Author, 1996
- Relocation Litigation, Co-Author, 1996
- Why Mediation? Rules that Govern Alternatives, Co-Author, 1997
- Trying a Property Case on a Shoestring, Co-Author, 1997
- The Secrets to Preparing for a Certification Exam, Co-Author, 1997
- Stock Options and Pension Plans, Co-Author, 1997
- Overview of Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, Co-Author, 1997
- Pre-Nuptial Agreements, Co-Author, 1997
- Current Admissibility of Expert Witnesses, Co-Author, 1998
- Sex, Lies and Liabilities, Co-Author, 1998
- Bankruptcy, Co-Author, 1999, 2000
- Family Law and Bankruptcy, Co-Author, 2000
- Bankruptcy and Family Law, Co-Author, 2001
- Attorneys Fees, Co-Author, 2002
- Dealing with Debt: Bankruptcy and Beyond, Co-Author, 2003
- Experts: Where Are We Now, Co-Author, 2003
- Ethics and Financial Experts, Co-Author, 2004
- Classes/Seminars Taught:
- Ten Top Family Law Cases of the 90s, Grand Prairie Bar Association, 1992
- Case Law Update, Dallas Bar Family Law Section, 1992 - 1998
- 1993 Legislative Update, Plano Bar Association, 1993
- 1993 Legislative Changes Affecting Texas Family Law Seminars, Inc., Houston and Dallas, 1993
- Relocation - Divorce Camp '96, Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1996
- Participant, State Bar of Texas Marriage Dissolution Workshop, 1994
- Participant, Advanced Family Law Seminar, "The Art of Persuasion and Cross-Examination", State Bar of Texas, 1994 - 1995
- Family Law Overview, Bridge the Gap Seminar, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers and Southern Methodist University, 1996
- Evidence Without Witnesses - How to Offer and Exclude Evidence, Houston, 1996
- Working as an Expert Witness, 5th Annual Dallas Chapter TSCPA Divorce Conference, 1996
- Child Custody Visitation in Texas, National Business Institute, 1996
- Why Mediation? - Rules that Govern Alternatives, Texas Center for the Judiciary, College of Advanced Judicial Studies, 1997
- Trying a Property Case on a Shoestring, State Bar of Texas Marriage Dissolution Institute, 1997
- The Secrets to Preparing for the Certification Exam, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 1997
- Stock Options and Pension Plans, 6th Annual Dallas Chapter TSCPA Divorce Conference - Dallas Chapter, 1997
- Overview of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, Bridge the Gap Seminar, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, 1997
- Pre-Nuptial Agreements, Advanced Drafting: Estate Planning and Probate Course, State Bar of Texas, 1997
- Sex, Lies and Liabilities, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 1998
- Bankruptcy, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2000
- Bankruptcy and Family Law, Family Law on the Front Lines, The University of Texas School of Law, 2001
- Attorneys Fees, Family Law Conference for General Practitioners and Legal Assistants, South Texas College of Law, 2002
- Deal with Debt: Bankruptcy and Beyond, Family Law on the Front Lines, The University of Texas School of Law, 2003
- Experts: Where Are We Now?, Marriage Dissolution, 2003
- Complex Trust Issues, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2003
- Marital Property and Estate Issues: Characterization and Attacking Trusts, Family Limited Partnerships, FLPS, 2003
- Current Rules of Disciplinary Procedure: "The Good News Is, There is No Grievance Committee; The Bad News Is There is No Grievance Committee", 2004
- Hoping for the Best and Planning for the Worst: Creative Pre- and Post-Marital Agreements, 2004
- Ethics and Financial Experts, 2004
- Bankruptcy for the Family Lawyer: When Hearts AND Wallets Break, 2005
- Ka-ching, Ka-ching, Kachina? "The Modern Day Cash Register", 2005
- Ethical Dilemmas, 2005
- Bankruptcy Reform for the Family Law Lawyer: "New Code, New Day", 2005
- Who Gets the Debts, or Worse, I'm Gonna File for Bankruptcy, State Bar of Texas, 2006
- Marital Property Agreements: Still Crazy After All These Years, State Bar of Texas, 2007
- Sex, Lies & The Internet: Internet Behavior, University of Texas School of Law, 2007
- "Making the Most of Social Studies and Psychological Evaluations," Family Law on the Front Lines, The University of Texas School of Law, 2008
- "Characterization Challenges", 2008
- "Finding Solutions for Dividing Property in a Troubled Economy", 2009
- "Family Law Contracts: Pre and Post Marital Agreements; Divorce Decrees; AID's; Application of Transactional Contract and Related Law; Enforcement Breach and Contractual Defenses", 2009
- "The 2 Steps to the 12 Steps: How to Determine if a Parent is a Druggie, a Drunk, or Just Dry", 2010
- "The New Parent Coordination/Facilitation Statutes: What's In, What's Out", 2010
- Honors and Awards:
- Texas Monthly - Super Lawyer, 2003 - 2009
- D Magazine - Best Lawyers Under 40, 2004
- Top 50 Female Lawyers in Texas, Texas Super Lawyer, 2004 - 2007
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Family Law Council, State Bar of Texas
- Member
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Fellow
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section
- Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
- Board of Directors
- The Annette Stewart American Inn of Court, 2003 - Present
- Southern Methodist University, 1993
- ATLA Mock Trial Team Coach
- Dallas Inn of Court LVI, 1993 - 1994
- Family Law Practice Manual Committee, State Bar of Texas, 1993 - 1994
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, 1995 - 1997
- Chair, CLE Committee
- District 6-A Grievance Committee, 1996 - 2002
- State Bar Mentoring Program
- American College of Barristers, 2001
- Dedman School of Law at SMU
- Alumnae Steering Committee
- Past Employment Positions:
- McCurley, Kinser, McCurley & Nelson, Partner, 1992 - 2001
- Webb, Kinser & Luce, P.C., 1991
- Fraternities/Sororities:
- Delta Zeta
