Chris Meuse

Shareholder | Board Certified

Overview

With extensive experience in cases involving divorce, custody and marital property agreements, Chris is comfortable in the chaos that comes with family law. No issue is too big or too small for Chris and his team to handle. As a skilled litigation and collaborative family law attorney, clients find comfort in knowing that Chris will be there guiding them through each step of their case with the knowledge and expertise needed to achieve the best possible outcome.

Just as no two families are the same, no two family law cases are exactly alike, and Chris zealously works to find creative solutions for each client he represents. And Chris enjoys strongly advocating for his clients, taking the route that best meets that individual client’s needs.

As a recent client of Chris’ put it, “I highly recommend Chris to anyone going through a complex case or going up against an army of lawyers on the other side. His calm demeanor and genuine concern to resolve the issues amicably are beyond compare, and should the issue proceed further, he is absolutely outstanding in delivering a positive outcome.”

Chris also prioritizes keeping his clients regularly informed on their case progress. One of the most important aspects of good representation is effective communication between the lawyer and client. Chris makes a point of ensuring each of his client’s calls and emails are promptly answered and that his client knows exactly what is going on in their case at any given time.

Chris is board certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been regularly recognized by his peers and reviewers as one of the top Texas family law attorneys.

Education & Admissions

  • University of Oklahoma, J.D., 2010
  • University of Oklahoma, B.A. in Political Science, Minor in Spanish, 2007

Accreditations

  • Board Certified, Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Honors & Awards

  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Family Law, 2020-2023
  • Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2016-2020, 2022-2023
  • State Bar of Texas Star of Achievement Award for Best Series of Substantive Legal Articles, 2013

Publications & Presentations

  • Author, “What’s Required When Children Resist or Refuse Possession,” Dallas Bar Association: Headnotes, September 2022
  • Author,So Your Child Thinks They’re a TikTok Star, State Bar of Texas: Family Law Section Report, March 2022
  • Author, “Addiction, Divorce and Child Custody,” Dallas Bar Association: Headnotes, September 2020
  • Author, “Medical Marijuana & Child Custody,” Texas Lawyer, June 2019
  • Presenter, “Bitcoin, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: How it Works,” TexasBarCLE, Advanced Family Law, August, 2018
  • Presenter, “Metadata, The Cloud & Identity Theft”, Advanced Elder Law, April 2018
  • Presenter, “Creative Possession Schedules”, State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, June 2017
  • Presenter, “Managing Your Communication and Documents,” TexasBarCLE, Practical Skills for New Lawyers, March 28, 2017
  • Presenter, “Technology Competence and Update for Paralegals and Attorneys,” 34th Annual Texas Forum Agenda Towards a More Perfect Union: Attorney and Paralegal Team, March 30, 2016
  • Presenter,What the Future of Your Practice May Look Like,” Annual Litigation Update, January 21, 2016
  • Presenter: “Crucial Technologies for Your Law Office,” TexasBarCLE, Advanced Family Law CLE, August 6, 2015
  • Presenter, “Utilizing Tools for Smart Presentations,” TexasBarCLE, Advanced Family Law CLE, August 6, 2015
  • Presenter, “Using Technology in Your Law Practice - The Basics,” TexasBarCLE, 38th Annual Marriage Dissolution Institute CLE, April 10, 2015
  • Author, “Beam Me Up, Lawyer: Current & Trending Technology in the Family Law Practice – What Your Practice Will Need to Look Like to Survive in the Next Millennium,” FAMILY LAW TECHNOLOGY 360, December 2014
  • Author, “Digging up Digital Dirt in Family Law,” Texas Lawyer, April 2014
  • Presenter, “60 Websites in 60 Minutes,” TexasBarCLE, 37th Annual Marriage Dissolution Institute CLE, April 2014
  • Author, “Digital and Virtual Assets in Divorce,” Dallas Bar Association: Headnotes, February 2014
  • Author, “Contractual Alimony Payments to Third Parties,” Docket Call Volume 15 Issue 2, September/October 2013
  • Author, “How to Answer Ten Family Law Questions,” Dallas Bar Association: Headnotes, April 2013
  • Presenter, Family Law for the Non-Family Specialist: How to Master Ten Conversations on Family Law,” State Bar of Texas Litigation Update Institute, January 2012
  • Author, Adultery and Its Impact on Divorce,” Dallas Bar Association: Headnotes, September 2011

Professional & Community Involvement

  • Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, Member
  • Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section Board Member, 2020-Present
  • LeadershipSBOT, Member, 2017-2018
  • RAICES, Volunteer Attorney, 2018-2020
  • Human Rights Initiative, Volunteer Attorney, 2018-Present
  • Collin County Young Lawyers Association, Former Vice President
  • State Bar of Texas, Legal Services to the Poor in Civil Matters Committee, Former Member
  • Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, Volunteer Attorney, 2010-Present
  • Oak Cliff Veggie Project, Volunteer
  • Harvest Project, Volunteer
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