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Francesca Blackard

Item: McClure Law Group
Rating: 5
Author: Jade Nguyen

Managing Partner

fblackard@mcclure-lawgroup.com
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214.692.8200

8115 Preston Rd #270
Dallas, Texas 75225

*Fluent in Spanish

I pride myself on getting to know each client on a personal level to really understand their goals whether it be in a divorce suit, child custody case, or in negotiating a pre-marital agreement. As abstract as those goals may be, it is important for an attorney to never lose sight of them in the heat of litigation/negotiation/mediation/collaboration.

Education

New York Law School, J.D.
DePaul University, B.A. Political Science
Ursuline Academy of Dallas
Christ the King School of Dallas

Representative Work

Obtained favorable long-distance possession for NFL player to accommodate busy schedule.
Assisted NBA player in avoiding common law marriage issues.
Assisted CEO in protecting partnership interest in hedge fund from division in court.
Secured primary possession for a grandparent seeking custody of a grandchild.
Negotiated a 50/50 possession schedule for a parent who had previously signed away custody rights in the heat of a divorce.
In first month at firm, briefed the Court on complex division of a medical practice leading to favorable judgment.
Negotiated post-marital agreement to save marriage; marriage ultimately ended in amicable divorce a few years later with no disputes.
Negotiated pre-marital agreement for prominent surgeon, saving him millions when he caught wife in adultery in first year of marriage.
Assisted Highland Park stay-at-home mom with obtaining no overnights for physically abusive dad.
Negotiated confirmation of premarital agreement for prominent NBA player to avoid costly litigation and hurt/embarrassment to his children.
Participated in jury trial resulting in primary possession for dad after previous termination of his rights.
Negotiated 50/50 possession for oil and gas CEO dad even though wife was stay-at-home mom.
Secured above-guideline child support for mom whose CEO husband at major worldwide enterprise had recently been let go.
Litigated suit for famous musician securing him millions of dollars despite heavily commingled estate.

Awards and Accolades

2024 "Best Lawyer in America" by U.S. News & World Report
2024-2017 "Best Lawyer in Dallas" by D Magazine
2024-2018 "Best Lawyer Under 40" by D Magazine
2024-2016 "Texas Rising Star" by Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2024-2018 "Top Family Lawyer" by Fort Worth Magazine
2023-2017 "Power Player" by Modern Luxury Magazine
2022-2021 "Best Law Firms" by U.S. News & World Report
2022-2016 "Dynamic Women" by Modern Luxury Magazine
2022-2021 Top Ten Ranking by The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
2022-2020 "Top 10 Blog Posts" by Texas Bar Today
2022-2018 "Top Attorney" by Fort Worth Magazine
2020 International Advisory Experts Award Winner
2019 Dallas Top Women in Law Award by the National Diversity Council

Memberships and Affiliations

State Bar of Texas
National Society for Collegiate Scholars
Saint Anne's Society Member at Christ the King Church
Preston Hollow Early Childhood Association Past Board Member
St. Michael's Parents Association Past Board Member

Publications

Co-Authored “Stopping Abuse & Changing Your Life” with Kirk Blackard, 2022

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Texas Court May Classify Attorney's Fees Awarded in Divorce as Non-Dischargeable in Bankruptcy "Domestic support obligations" as defined by the U.S. Bankruptcy Code are generally exempt from discharge in bankruptcy. Therefore, child support or…
Reconstitution of Community Estate Due to Waste or Fraud in Texas Divorce A court dividing property in a Texas divorce may consider a number of factors, including fraud or waste of community assets by a party. A spouse may…

★★★★★

"McClure Law Group was very professional and responsive. They listened to my concerns and desires as it pertains to the service requested and I'm very pleased." Jade Nguyen

"Kelly and her team are always a pleasure to work with, and their work product always exceeds one’s expectations." George Tamke

"When I most needed professional, good quality responses McClure Law Group was there. Thank you for the service that I have received from everyone!" Norma Charles

"McClure Law Group’s team is very responsive! I have very much appreciated their communication. They are always on top of what is happening and return my calls or emails quickly." Brie Cherry

"Kelly McClure has been representing me for the past several years and has been an amazing advocate, confidant and sounding board. She is always available by phone, even when she is on vacation. She has answered my questions on weekends and always given me an honest opinion. I highly recommend this group to anyone." Heather Bell

"The McClure Law Group helped me through a very difficult divorce and they definitely had my back every step of the way. I couldn’t recommend the team enough!" Shell A.

"I could not be happier to have had McClure Law. I truly appreciate their accessibility and patience. I can tell they are very knowledgeable, and I trust their guidance. I am SO thankful I went with great lawyers to handle my family case." Victor Lollar

"Kelly is detailed oriented and she truly cares about her clients. Her knowledge of the laws and her ability to get a case resolved make her stand far above others. I highly recommend McClure for your family law needs!" Peter Morgan

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