Elisa Maloff Reiter

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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.

Education

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

Professional Experience

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

Publications

Articles & Publications

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

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Speaking Engagements

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

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Certifications

Family Law: Texas State Bar

Awards

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

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Professional Associations

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

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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

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

Fees

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

Practice Areas

Divorce
Family Law
Elder Law

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

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Merit Tower 12222 Merit Drive

Dallas, TX 75251

Telephone: (469) 513-1899

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