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Milissa Christina Barrick

A Tyler Divorce Attorney

21 years of experience
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family Law ...
Texas

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Milissa C. Barrick is a 2001 graduate of the Regent University School of Law, in Virginia Beach. A member of the Texas Bar Association, she is also active in the family law section of the American Bar Association, as well as the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas. She also belongs to the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and is a contributing member of the Better Business Bureau. Milissa Barrick is licensed in the state of Texas, in the United States District Court Eastern District of Texas and the United States District Court of Northern District of Texas.

Practice Areas:
Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law
Child Custody & Modification
Child Support
Spousal Support

?Milissa currently practices in Smith County and surrounding counties.

Practice Areas

Divorce: Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Estate Planning: Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Family Law: Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Domestic Violence: Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights

Military Law: Veteran's Benefits

Fees

Free Consultation
30 minute free consultation
Credit Cards Accepted

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Texas
Since 2001

Federal Circuit
Since 2002

Federal Circuit
Since 2014

Languages

Spanish

Professional Experience

Attorney: Law Office of Milissa C. Barrick, P.C.; 2013 - Current; Began representing clients in Tyler and surrounding areas in all aspects of litigation in divorce, contempt, modification, child support, and paternity actions in Family Court (including motion/trial practice and mediation resolution). Prepare and review pleadings and discovery; conduct depositions; attend hearings; research legal issues; draft motions and prepare for mediation in course of representation of clients. Prepare wills and health care documents for clients.

Attorney: Law Office of Milissa C. Barrick, P.C.; 2006 - 2013; Represent clients in Wichita County and surrounding counties in all aspects of litigation in divorce, contempt, modification, child support, and paternity actions in Family Court (including motion/trial practice and mediation resolution). Prepare and review pleadings and discovery, conduct depositions, attend hearings, research legal issues, draft motions and prepare for mediation in course of representation of clients. Represent clients for all aspects of criminal defense litigation in County Court at Laws and District Court (from arraignment through trail). Prepare and review documents for real estate transactions. Prepare wills and health care documents for clients. supervised and delegated duties to staff members.

Attorney: Law Office of Milissa C. Barrick; 2003 - 2006; Represent clients in Wichita County and surrounding counties in all aspects of litigation in divorce, contempt, modification, child support, and paternity actions in Family Court (including motion/trial practice and mediation resolution). Prepare and review pleadings and discovery, conduct depositions, attend hearings, research legal issues, draft motions and prepare for mediation in course of representation of clients. Represent clients for all aspects of criminal defense litigation in County Court at Laws and District Court (from arraignment through trail). Prepare and review documents for real estate transactions. Prepare wills and health care documents for clients. supervised and delegated duties to staff members.

Assistant District Attorney -- Civil Division: Wichita County District Attorney's Office; 2001 - 2003; Managed and litigated all aspects of Bond Forfeitures, Class C Misdemeanors, Protective Orders, Guardianships, Mental Health Cases, Truancy Cases, and Federal Cases Filed against Wichita County. Advised and represented Wichita County Bail Bond Board. Conducted legal research on issues pertaining to Wichita county. Worked on special projects for the Wichita Commissioner's Court Drafted pleadings on Federal Cases while representing Wichita County.

Graduate Assistant: Regent University School of Law; 1999 - 2001; Provided assistance to Law Professors. Researched and wrote memos on various subjects. Performed administrative duties. Assisted other law students. Provided backup for Legal Secretary.

Intern: Wichita County 30th District Court; 2000 - 2000; Researched special issues and wrote memos. Prepared documents for the Judge. Served as acting judge in Teen Court of Wichita County Analyzed impact of nude dancing regulations of First Amendment rights for District Attorney's Office. Attended Court hearings

Law Clerk and Extern: American Center for law and Justice; 1999 - 2000; Researched and wrote memos regarding Title VII issues, Religion in School, Religion in the Workplace, and Zoning Issues. Wrote demand and informational letters regarding workplace discrimination issues, religious literature distribution at school and Bible club issues. Facilitated communication between attorney and the client. Performed research on two Supreme Court cases: Sante Fe v. Doe and Colorado v. Hill. Drafted complaints, pleadings, and answers to motions.

Education

Regent University: Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.); 2001

Midwestern State University: B.S. (1994) | Criminal Justice; 1989 - 1994; Honors: Recipient, the Bruce Redwine Scholarship for academic excellence, 1992-93. Recipient, the Greg merkle Award, 1994.; Activities: Secretary, Pre-Law Society, MSU 1992-93. Vice President, Pre-Law Society, MSU 1993-94.