About
Lisa S. Zahn
Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, licensed in Texas since 1994 and admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.
Knowledge, with compassion
Over the past 30 years, Lisa Zahn has served families in her community by providing guidance for their legal needs. She approaches each case with knowledge, compassion, thorough preparation and an effective strategy.
Lisa understands the difficulties and hardships that come with the divorce process. She knows how to handle cases involving children to ensure the best outcomes for each child’s future. When it comes to family law, she has the knowledge clients are looking for, with the compassion they need most. She is not afraid to take any case to court, and she is committed to zealously representing her clients through the entire legal process.
Lisa doesn’t rely on being “mean” or “tough” in the courtroom. She knows that it is more important to be effective and thorough than to posture, and that each client deserves a lawyer who truly cares about their needs and goals.
Her practice
Lisa represents clients in Dallas, Collin and Denton counties in divorce, custody, child support, paternity, adoption, modification and enforcement cases, premarital agreements, protective orders and mediation.
She earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of St. Thomas in 1984 and a Juris Doctor from the Texas A&M University School of Law in 1994.
Credentials
- Board Certified, Family LawTexas Board of Legal Specialization
- Licensed in Texas since 1994Also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court
- The Best Lawyers in America2012 to 2023, every year
- Super Lawyers2013 to 2024, every year
Mission
Committed to our clients
In all we do, we are committed to our clients. We believe in working effectively to achieve our goals, and reacting compassionately to fill the needs of our clients. We aim to guide our clients through the tumultuous legal process with care, because we understand how tough a divorce, child custody battle or any family law matter can be.
We refuse to be intimidated by cheap tactics, because we are confident in our abilities and our knowledge. We believe in helping our clients’ voices be heard and making them feel empowered to strive for what they deserve. Our clients are the most important thing to us, and we work every day to be there for them.
We are Zahn Family Law, and we are committed to our clients.
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023
- Super Lawyers: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Expertise.com, Best Divorce Lawyers in Carrollton, 2022
Education
- Juris Doctor, 1994Texas A&M University School of Law
- Bachelor of Arts, 1984University of St. Thomas
Organizations
- Dallas Bar Association
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- Collin County Bar Association
- State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section
- Texas Family Law Foundation
- Texas State Bar Pro Bono College
- Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee
Community
- Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
- Executive Toastmasters
- Executive Women’s Forum
- Provisors Dallas 8
From clients
In their words
A true blessing
“It’s rarely a good time in life when you have to find a lawyer but our unexpected need left us little time to research lawyers. Lisa was highly recommended by a friend of ours and I’m here to say she was a true blessing to our family.
We had no real clue how to proceed with our situation and Lisa walked us through the process. She quickly assessed our case and got an understanding of our needs, then proceeded to get it worked out to our satisfaction quickly and without having to appear in court. I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone who needs a family attorney.”
A great experience
“I had a great experience with Lisa. She was very attentive to my case the entire time and was very knowledgeable about the aspects of family law that involved my case.
Lisa always kept me up to date as to what was going on and what communication was taking place between she and the courts and opposing counsel. I appreciate Lisa’s communication and the way she was so diligent in staying on top of my case. I would recommend Lisa to anyone needing a great family law attorney.”
Talk it through with Lisa
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