A Divorce Litigation Attorney represents a clients interests both in and out of court during the entire divorce process. Litigation attorneys are sometimes also referred to as trial lawyers because they specialize in the ability to argue highly-contested divorce cases at trial.

Navigating divorce is complicated. In the normal course of their duties, litigation attorneys handle a wide range of case details for their clients including dividing property assets, creating child custody plans, understanding estate planning and more.

Some of the most common tasks performed by litigation attorneys include the following:

• Pre-trial Discovery
• Creating drafts of pleadings, complaints and counterclaims
• Answering interrogatories, complaints and counterclaims and requests for documentation
• Taking depositions and interviewing clients and witnesses
• Performing an investigation into the facts of the case
• Consulting with expert witnesses
• Engaging in jury selection procedures
• Creating a strategy for pursuing their case or defending their clients in court
• Negotiating with attorneys on the other side to reach settlements
• Appearing in court to argue on behalf of their clients
• Appeals if necessary

Why do you need an expert Divorce Litigation Attorney?

Working with a qualified litigation attorney can provide you with the most effective and assertive representation for your case and can help you feel more confident throughout the legal process. 

As a divorce litigation lawyer, Bob Leonard is a highly-qualified, skilled and experienced, board certified family law attorney. Ready to successfully litigate, he is also an accomplished negotiator and is willing to look at the best possible options for your divorce with or without a child custody case.

With more than triple the required number of hours of continuing legal education each year, Fort Worth Divorce Lawyer Bob Leonard knows litigation law. In addition, as a Board Certified Attorney in Family Law, he is one of a very small number of extremely knowledgeable and skilled divorce lawyers. Most important, he requires the same level of commitment to excellence and education from the entire legal team.

Whether you have a highly contested divorce or a simple divorce, we are here to provide expert services to our clients. Contact us today for your divorce needs.