Fred Adams

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Fred Adams has practiced family law in Dallas for over 30 years and has extensive experience in all types of family law matters. Listed among The Best Lawyers in America^© in family law as recognized by Best Lawyers, LLC, Adams is also certified as a mediator and family law arbitrator. “I have a knack for finding resolution with even the most complex family matters. Developing a partnership with my clients is something I take pride in. My approach is simple; we are in this together and my goal is to help you get the best possible outcome.”

Mr. Adams is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and a Member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists. Mr. Fred Adams is Board-Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Presentations

• Speaker, “Federal Firearms Law Related to Family Law.” Presentation at Dallas Bar Association Family Law Section Meeting, Dallas, TX, June 8, 2011.
• Speaker, “Family Law Essentials.” Presentation at the State Bar of Texas Family Law Section Pro Bono Committee Meetings, Laredo, TX, 2004; Plainview, TX, 2010; and Waco, TX, 2011.
• Speaker, “Civil and Criminal Ramifications of a Family Violence Protective Order.” Presentation at the State Bar of Texas Advanced Family Seminar, San Antonio, TX, August 2010.
• Speaker, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialist Trial Institute.
• Speaker, “Child support Workshop: UIFSA, Above Guideline Child Support, Effective Use of Financial Documents, Utilization of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders & Child Support Liens; Enforcement Techniques.” Presentation at the State Bar of Texas Advanced Family Law Seminar, August 2009.
• Speaker, “Characterization of Marital Property.” Presentation at the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, June 25, 2009.
• Speaker, “The Supreme Court and the Second Amendment: the Impact on Texas Gun Law.” Presentation via webcast in Austin, TX, August 20, 2008.
• Speaker, “Enforcing the Property Division.” Presentation at the State Bar of Texas Advanced Family Seminar, Dallas, TX, August 2005.
• Speaker, “Beyond Contempt – Innovative Enforcement.” Presentation at the State Bar of Texas Marriage Dissolution Institute, Galveston, TX, April 21, 2005.

Publications

• Author, “Three Key Considerations for Texas Gun Owners in Divorce.” TexasDivorceBlog.com, March 25, 2019.

Honors/Accreditations

• Honoree, Texas Super Lawyers (2003-19)
  • Top 100 DFW (2019)
• Recognized, Elite Lawyer by Elite Lawyer (2018)
• Legal Leaders: Top Rated Lawyers in Texas (2019)
• The Best Lawyers in America^© in family law as recognized by Best Lawyers, LLC (2016-20)
• Board-Certified, Family Law – Texas Board of Legal Specialization