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Christopher M. Kirker
Trial Attorney for Complex Divorce, Family, Estate and Business Matters
Chris M. Kirker is a Texas trial lawyer handling highly contested divorce and custody matters. Chris has been successfully handling divorce and custody cases for years and places intense focus and attention on every client he works with. While most cases do not go to trial, Chris knows the importance of being ready for trial should it become necessary.
After successfully handling many divorce and custody matters Chris has received numerous awards related to his prior clients’ satisfaction with his work. He has been named a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the State of Texas by the National Trial Lawyers (2014-2023). Further, he has consistently been named one of the Top Ten Texas Family Law Attorneys under 40 by the National Association of Family Law Attorneys (2012-2019).
Chris frequently handles highly contested property matters, including but not limited to claims of separate property and divorces involving business interests.
For custody matters, Chris has successfully represented fathers, mothers and even grandparents in highly contested cases. As a father himself, Chris takes seriously a parent’s most precious gift: time with their child.
Chris graduated with honors from Baylor Law School, was a member of the Baylor Law Review, and finished in the top 10% of his graduating class.
Chris clerked at the international law firm of Norton Rose Fulbright (formerly Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP) in San Antonio as well as Scott, Douglass, & McConnico, LLP located in Austin, Texas. Chris also interned for Federal Judge Walter S. Smith in Waco, Texas and Valero Energy Corp., the largest refiner in the United States.
Chris’ areas of practice include Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Family Violence, other Family law matters, Business Litgation, and Estate Planning.
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
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- Credit Cards Accepted
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- English: Spoken, Written
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- Kirker Davis LLP
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- www.kirkerdavis.com
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- Zinda & Davis, PLLC
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- Contract Attorney
- Vinson & Elkins LLP
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- Baylor Law School
- J.D. (2010) | Law
- Activities: cum laude; Baylor Law Review
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- Syracuse University
- B.A. (2006) | Psychology
- cum laude
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- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers
- 2014-2023
- Best Family Lawyers in Frisco
- Expertise.com
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- 2017-2023
- Best Child Support Lawyers in Austin
- Expertise.com
- American Association for Justice
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- Activities: Family Law Section
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- Austin Young Lawyers Association
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- Williamson County Bar
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- Capital Area Trial Lawyers Association
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- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
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- Texas Young Lawyers Association
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- State Bar of Texas
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- Austin Bar Association
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- American Bar Association
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- Travis County Bar Association
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- Activities: Family Law Section
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- Four Steps in Divorce
- Kirker Davis eBook
- I Was Just Served Divorce Papers. Now What?
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- Should I Change My Will After a Divorce?
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- Can I Collect Arrearages for Out-of-State Alimony?
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- Court-Ordered Spousal Maintenance in Texas
- Family Law Monitor
Kirker Davis Origin Video
About Kirker Davis LLP
Can I Meet With A Divorce Lawyer And Not Go Through With Divorce Proceedings
Can I Meet With A Divorce Lawyer And Not Go Through With Divorce Proceedings
Does Simply Meeting With An Attorney Start The Divorce Process
Does Simply Meeting With An Attorney Start The Divorce Process
How Does A Business Get Valued And Split In A Divorce
How Does A Business Get Valued And Split In A Divorce
Kirker Davis - Austin Family Attorneys Providing Concierge Level Services
Kirker Davis - Austin Family Attorneys Providing Concierge Level Services
Possession schedules for very young children
Possession schedules for very young children
What Are The Chances Of My Divorce Going To Court
In this video, Austin Divorce Lawyer Chris Kirker addresses the circumstances and likelihood of divorce going to court. https://www.kirkerdavis.com/
What does primary conservatorship mean
What does primary conservatorship mean
What is community property
What is community property
Will My Divorce Require A Trial
Will My Divorce Require A Trial
Will My Spouse Have To Reimburse My Attorney Fees For My Divorce
Will My Spouse Have To Reimburse My Attorney Fees For My Divorce
