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We are a family law boutique meaning that is all that we do. I’m board certified in family law, John Withers is board certified in family law, we have a number of other lawyers that are on the track to getting board certified in family law. So typically, we handle a divorce, which is going to involve child custody if you have kids and it’s going to involved property division. We also are involved, obviously, with modification of orders. Most of the time that’s child custody related and then, it can also, you know you can also be in a child support situation.
What kind of flows from that then are enforcements, right? So if you are entitled to possession and access of your child at a specific time and you’re denied that possession and access that gives rise to an enforcement. Which can also bring about a bunch or other actions to make sure you get the child or children back right at that time. Things like a habeas corpus, a writ of attachment, things of that sort that are really important. So those are the types of areas that are what I would call the bread and butter of our family law practice.
Well, the differentiators for us are really kind of a couple of things. One, we’re a quality practice as compared to a quantity practice. So you have lots and lots of lawyers who handle a ton of files and so, the problem with that is generally, you don’t have the time to button everything up. If you’re responding to discovery you need to make sure that the objections are correct, you need to make sure that your client’s responses are correct, so those folks don’t tend to have enough time to do things the right way, in my opinion.
We are a quality shop. We are going to have fewer files that we take. We make sure that everything is buttoned up. It’s kind of if you think of like concierge type practice, right? So along with that, we’re big enough to handle the biggest family law case out there. I can tell you we’ve got nine figure cases going on so it’s significant. But we’re small enough the folks in the law firm are going to know who you are, which is different than when you’ve got 30 or 40 lawyers. So it’s a very, it’s a much more personal experience.
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Dallas, TX family law attorney Mark Scroggins talks about what makes his firm difference as well as the types of cases they handle. He explains that the firm is a boutique family law practice, specializing exclusively in family law matters. Both the lead attorney and John Withers are board-certified in family law, and several other attorneys at the firm are actively pursuing board certification. The firm primarily handles divorce cases, which typically involve child custody and property division. In addition, the firm manages modifications of existing orders, most commonly related to child custody, as well as child support matters.
Enforcement of court orders is also a core component of the practice. When a parent is denied possession or access to a child at a designated time, the firm can pursue enforcement actions. These may include legal remedies such as habeas corpus petitions or writs of attachment to ensure compliance with court orders. These enforcement measures are central to the firm’s family law practice.
The firm differentiates itself in several key ways. First, it emphasizes quality over quantity. Unlike larger firms that handle extensive caseloads, this firm focuses on a smaller number of cases, allowing for meticulous attention to detail. This ensures that all aspects of a case—from discovery responses to legal objections—are handled thoroughly and accurately.
The practice operates like a concierge service: clients receive highly personalized attention, and every team member is familiar with their case. At the same time, the firm has the capacity to handle high-stakes matters, including nine-figure family law cases, while maintaining the personal, attentive service that larger firms often cannot provide.
