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Jon M. Franks
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Lori Anne Spearman
May 5, 2020
Rating:
10
Excellent lawyer. Knowledgeable, experienced, dedicated and well respected by his peers as well as the judiciary.
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Biography
I have been on the Board of Directors of TRINITY METRO since 2013, served as Secretary 2015-2016 and Vice Chairman 2017-2019. TRINITY METRO operates all transportation services for Tarrant County, Texas, including bus, commuter rail, Zip Zone and Access for handicapped persons.
I have served on the Irving, Texas, Planning and Zoning Commission 1971-1975 and the Southlake, Texas, City Council 1992-1995.
I have been a member of the Grapevine Rotary Club since 1992 and served on their Board of Directors.
TEXAS MONTHLY Super Lawyer 2003 to present.
FORT WORTH MAGAZINE Top Lawyer 2009 to present.
Martindale-Hubbell AV rated & Preeminent Lawyers
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Additional Practice Area
- Custody
Video Conferencing
- Zoom
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- ID Number: 07385000
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Professional Experience
- Special Counsel
- State Bar of Texas & The CommissionFor Lawyer Discipline
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- Represented State Bar and Disciplinary Commission in prosecuting an attorney in East Texas in a Disbarment Suit.
- Municipal Judge
- City of Southlake, Texas
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- Municipal Judge
- City of Irving, Texas
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Education
- University of Texas - Austin
- J.D. | Law
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- Southwestern University
- B.A. (1963) | History and English Literature
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- Honors: Blue Key
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Awards
- Judge Eva Barnes Award
- Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association
- In recognition of outstanding service, leadership and uncommon contributions to family law
- Ted Willhoite Legacy Award
- Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
- Top Attorney
- FORT WORTH MAGAZINE
- 2009 and thereafter
- Business Hall of Fame Recipient
- Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
- Super Lawyer
- TEXAS MONTHLY Magazine
- 2003 and each year thereafter.
Professional Associations
- State Bar of Texas # 07385000
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Child Support and Visitation Guidelines Committee appointed by The Supreme Court of Texas
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- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers # 1665
- Fellow
- - Current
- Activities: Attorneys Fees Committee 1993-1994; Special Concerns of Children Committee 1997-2000
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- Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
- Fellow
- - Current
- Activities: Board of Directors 1988-1991
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- American Bar Association Family Law Section
- Fellow
- - Current
- Activities: Law Practice Management Committee 1993-1994; Certification Committee 1993-1995
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- Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
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- Family Law Section State Bar of Texas
- Member
- - Current
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- Dallas Bar Association Family Law Section
- Member
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- Activities: President 1989; Vice President 1988; Treasurer 1987; Secretary 1986; Board of Directors 1984-1988
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- Irving Bar Association
- Member
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- Activities: Vice President 1969; Secretary-Treasurer 1968
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- North Texas Family Law Specialists Association
- Fellow
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- Activities: President 1985-1987; Vice President 1984; Secretary-Treasurer 1983
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Family Law Revisions of the 79th Legislature
- Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association
- Legislative Changes Relating to Texas Family Law
- Tarrant County Bar Association
- Legislative Changes Relating to Texas Family Law
- Tarrant County Bar Association
- Re-Codification of the Texas Family Code - 76th Legislature
- Tarrant County Bar Association
- Re-Codification of the Texas Family Code - 74th Legislature
- Tarrant County Bar Association
Certifications
- Certified Family Law Specialist
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
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