Elisa Maloff Reiter

Elisa Maloff Reiter provides value-added legal representation throughout the entire divorce process. Our firm combines the skills you would find at a boutique firm with efficiency in handling your case.

Whether you are enjoying your golden years or facing division of complex assets that include a business, you need an attorney who works expediently and effectively. Need help with parental alienation issues? Mrs. Reiter can help. LGQBT issues? Mrs. Reiter can help. Navigating a divorce for those in their golden years? Mrs. Reiter can help. Navigating a divorce at the height of your earning power? Mrs. Reiter can help. Modifying an old Decree regarding access, powers or child support? Mrs. Reiter can help. Enforcing a Decree or Modification Order? Mrs. Reiter can help.

When you come to The Law Offices of Elisa Maloff Reiter, you meet with the founder of our law firm. You will work with a compassionate and caring attorney. When you enter the courtroom, you will witness firsthand a skilled and successful litigator who will employ all resources to secure the best possible results. In mediation and collaborative law settings, she will skillfully navigate you through the process.

Prior to opening her law firm, Elisa Maloff Reiter worked for Ike Vanden Eykel, one of the top family law litigators in Dallas. She truly learned from the best while building a network of respected experts. Whether you are dealing with the division of large estates or small, or are grappling with parental alienation, she will call upon her colleagues in industries that range from mental health to forensic accounting, as needed, to move you forward toward resolution. The right choice? Elisa Reiter.

Southern Methodist University

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1983

Southern Methodist University

B.A. (1980) | English

1977 - 1980

Honors: Cum Laude, Departmental Distinction

Activities: President, English Club

Southern Methodist University

B.S. (1980) | Political Science

1977 - 1980

Honors: Cum Laude

Solo Practitioner

Law Offices of Elisa Maloff Reiter

1990 - Current

Associate, Family Law Section

Seeligson, Douglass, Falconer, Vanden Eykel, Steinberg and Solomon

1988 - 1989

Associate

Bedsole & Bird

1985 - 1988

Associate

Law Offices of John J. Diggins

1984 - 1985

My Yiddishe Mama: Paralegal Extraordinaire

Jewess Magazine

September, 2017

Are You a Pro or a Rookie?

Dallas Bar Association Family Law Newsletter

April, 2014

Practicing Practically as an Amicus Attorney

Dallas Bar Headnotes

March, 2007

Amicus Attorney: Practicing Practically Under the New Statute

Marriage Dissolution Institute

April, 2005

In Search of the Holy Cow

Mediation Monitor Quarterly

March, 1998

Empowering Effective Expert Testimony

TCA Journal

September, 1997

Have Patience: Your Patients May Have More Privacy Rights Than You

TCA Journal

April, 1996

Nuts and Bolts: Roles and Responsibilities of Participants in a Child Abuse Case

Guardian Ad Litem Series

October, 1995

Dealing with Governmental Entities, or The DA's on First, CPS is on Second and ICPC is on Third

21st Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar

August, 1995

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Practice: Some Legal, Ethical and Practical Considerations for the Prudent Mental Health Professional

TCA Journal

April, 1995

But Mom, I Don't Have to Go, Do I?

TCA Guidelines

April, 1995

Can You Rely on Tape Recordings?

TCA Guidelines

November, 1994

Psychologist =1, Disgruntled Dad = 0

TCA Guidelines

June, 1994

Is Texas Law Chomping, Stomping and Chewing Up Mental Health Professionals?

TCA Guidelines

December, 1993

Isn't It True, Doctor? The Art of Cross Examination

Progress Notes, TMHCA

April, 1993

Legal Consultation: Know the Facts .. . And the French

Progress Notes, TMHCA

April, 1993

The Power of Privilege: The Mental Health Professional's Obligation to Juggle Confidentiality and Protection in the Era of AIDS

Monograph published by Texas Mental Health Counselors Association

February, 1993

The Counselor as Journalist

Progress Notes, TMHCA

December, 1991

And Where Did You Matriculate? How To Present Testimony on Your Credentials

TMHCA Progress Notes

November, 1991

What To Do When You Are Served With A Subpoena

Progress Notes, TMHCA

September, 1991

Conservatorship: Case Strategies

Advanced Family Law Course

August, 1989

PJC V: Life After Pattern Jury Charge V

Marriage Dissolution Institute

May, 1989

Psycological Testing: An Update

Marriage Dissolution Institute

May, 1989

What Every Woman Should Know About Family Law, Northlake College Noon Forum, Dallas, Texas

October 16, 1991

Northlake College

The Power of Privilege, Allied Staff Forum, Grapevine, Texas

October 23, 1991

Charter Hospital, Grapevine

Family Law in the 90s: A Warrior's Perspective, 17th Annual Free Inquiry Convention, Kansas City, Missouri

November 1, 1991

Free Inquiry

The Power of Privilege, Psychiatry Forum, Dallas, Texas

January 17, 1992

Green Oaks Hospital

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Being an Expert Witness, Psychiatric Services, Dallas, Texas

June 28, 1991

St Paul Hospital

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Being an Expert Witness, Grand Rounds, Dallas, Texas

September 4, 1991

Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Being an Expert Witness, Clinicians Luncheon, Grapevine, Texas

March 10, 1992

Charter Hospital, Grapevine

Falling Through the Cracks: Child Abuse Seminar, Grand Rounds, Grapevine, Texas

November 1, 1994

Charter Hospital, Grapevine

The Joys of Elder Law, Grand Rounds, Dallas, Texas

September 5, 1995

Presbyterian Hospital Grand Rounds

The Joys of Elder Law, Guardianship Forum, Dallas, Texas

October 5, 1995

Jewish Family Service

Nuts and Bolts: Roles and Responsibilities in a Child Abuse Case, Guardian Ad Litem Series, Dallas, Texas

October 17, 1995

304th and 305th Courts

Dealing with Governmental Entities, 21st Annual Advanced Family Law Course, Dallas, Texas

August 7, 1995

Texas Bar Association

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Practice: What Every Prudent Mental Health Professional Should Know, Texas Marriage and Family Therapists Annual Seminar, Ft Worth, Texas

February 1, 1992

TMCHA

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Practice: What Every Prudent Mental Health Professional Should Know, CPC Capitol Hospital, CPC Capitol Hospital

May 29, 1992

CPC Capitol Hospital

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Practice: What Every Prudent Mental Health Professional Should Know, Charter Hospital, Kingswood, Kingswood Texas

June 5, 1992

Charter Hospital

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Practice: What Every Prudent Mental Health Professional Should Know, 36th Annual Texas Counseling Association Convention, San Antonio, Texas

November 5, 1992

TCA

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Practice: What Every Prudent Mental Health Professional Should Know, 37th Annual Texas Counseling Association Convention, Galveston, Texas

November 2, 1993

TCA

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Practice: What Every Prudent Mental Health Professional Should Know, National Association of Social Workers' Ethics Forum, Dallas, Texas

October 26, 1994

American Heart Association

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Practice: What Every Prudent Mental Health Professional Should Know, Law and Psychiatry Symposium, Dallas, Texas

October 26, 1994

Southern Methodist University

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Practice: What Every Prudent Mental Health Professional Should Know, Law and Psychiatry Symposium, Dallas, Texas

March 3, 1995

Southern Methodist University

Ignorance of the Law is No Excuse, 40th Annual Texas Counseling Association Annual Convention, Ft Worth, Texas

November 6, 1996

TCA

Mediating with the Irascible, Presbyterian Hospital Grand Rounds, Dallas, Texas

March 4, 1997

Presbyterian Hospital Department of Psychiatry

Family Law and You, SMU Liberal Arts Program, Dallas, Texas

February 19, 1998

Southern Methodist University

Advanced Family Law Concepts for the Prudent Mediator, Northlake College, Dallas, Texas

November 15, 1997

Northlake College

Advanced Family Law Concepts for the Prudent Mediator, Northlake College, Dallas, Texas

April 18, 1998

Northlake College

Family Issues in the Millenium, Henry D. Schlinger Ethics Symposium, Dallas, Texas

October 14, 1998

Temple Emanu-el

Risk Management for the Prudent Mental Health Professional, Psychology Seminar, Denton, Texas

February 22, 2002

University of North Texas

Pre-emption, Privacy and the Mental Health Professional, Psychology Seminar, Dallas, Texas

October 10, 2003

Southern Methodist University

Family Law Symposium, Dispute Resolution Program, Plano, Texas

October 15, 2003

Southern Methodist University

Avoiding Crises at the Courthouse, Suicide Crises Center Forum, Dallas, Texas

September 27, 2002

Suicide Crises Center

Avoiding Crises at the Courthouse, Graduate Student Forum, Denton, Texas

October 16, 2003

CFRC, University of North Texas

Avoiding Crises at the Courthouse, Green Oaks Hospital, Dallas, Texas

January 14, 2003

Dallas Metro Counselors Association

Avoiding Crises at the Courthouse, Faith and Liberty Place, Dallas, Texas

May 21, 2004

Faith and Liberty Place

Domestic Relations Seminar, Dispute Resolution Program, Plano, Texas

October 18, 2005

Southern Methodist University

Amicus Attorney, Marriage Dissolution Institute, Galveston, Texas

April 13, 2005

Texas Bar Association

Amicus Attorney, DVAP, Belo Mansion, Dallas, Texas

May 15, 2005

Dallas Bar Family Section

Family Law SOS/101, Child Abuse Prevention Center, Dallas, Texas

April 10, 2007

Child Abuse Prevention Center

Family Law

Texas State Bar

Lifetime Fellow

Texas Bar Foundation

2018

TOP LAWYER

Global Directory, Who's Who

2018

Member

Lawyers of Distinction

2018

Honorary Chair, Legends and Lights Gala

Family Compass

2017

Spirit of Compassion Award

Family Compass

2016

Member

Super Lawyers

2006

AV Rated - 2001 to present

Martindale Hubbell

2001

New York State Bar

Member

1999 - Current

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bar

Member

1998 - Current

District of Columbia Bar

Member

1998 - Current

Texas State Bar # 12871950

Member

1985 - Current

Family Compass

Member, Board of Directors

1999 - 2016

Board of Directors, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Director

2013 - 2015

Board of Directors, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Director

2009 - 2011

Texas Family Law Exam Commission

Chairperson

2005 - 2007

Texas Family Law Exam Commission

Member

2002 - 2007

District of Columbia

District of Columbia Bar

Since 1999

Massachusetts

Since 1998

New York

Since 1999

Texas

Since 1985

5th Circuit

Since 1988

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 1991

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• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  My rate is $375/hour. I set retainers at consultations. Consultations are charged, based on time incurred.

• Divorce
• Family Law
• Elder Law