Richard C. Price

Some people facing divorce seek a fair settlement that respects both parties, without unnecessary expenditure of time and money. Others prefer to keep their personal and financial matters confidential. Many wish to make their own decisions about asset division and parent-child relationships, rather than leaving these choices to a judge unfamiliar with their situation. For these people, I recommend Collaborative Law.

Although Collaborative Law is a relatively new field, I have been practicing it since 2001. In Tarrant County, I am one of only two attorneys who hold a "Master Credentialed" status from Collaborative Divorce Texas. Collaborative Law has been, and remains, the primary focus of my practice.

The Collaborative process starts with an agreement to not go to court. The parties each have their own attorneys. We usually bring in a neutral communication specialist and a neutral financial professional. There is a series of meetings with the parties, attorneys and other professionals. The communication specialist helps manage the meetings and helps create parenting plans when there are children. The financial professional directs the gathering of the relevant financial information and organizes onto a spreadsheet. We follow a step-by-step process, focused on the needs of each party. It is almost always successful.

With over 45 years of experience, I understand the challenges people face when dealing with family law issues. I am also aware that almost every case will settle before reaching a final trial, so my approach concentrates on developing solutions through negotiation. I suggest the use of Collaborative Law in most situations. However, there are rare instances where it may not be suitable, or the opposing attorney may not be trained in the process. In such cases, we can pursue litigation as necessary. Since becoming a Board-Certified Specialist in Family Law in 1984, I have resolved numerous cases using Collaborative Law, mediation, and negotiation.

University of Texas - Austin

J.D (1976) | Law

1973 - 1976

Texas Christian University

M.S | Speech Communication

1972 - 1973

University of Texas - Austin

B.A. | Government

1970 - 1972

Butler Community College

A.A. | Liberal Arts

1968 - 1970

Owner/Attorney

The Price Law Firm

2005 - Current

The law firm is limited to family law with an emphasis on Collaborative Law.

Owner/Attorney

Law Office of Richard C. Price

1989 - 2005

The law firm handled primarily family law matters, but also handled a substantial amount of criminal law cases.

Partner/Attorney

Price& Swander

1976 - 1989

This was a general civil and criminal law firm, handling family law, criminal law and other civil litigation.

Bridging the Gap, The Advanced Collaborative Law Conference, Dallas, TX

February 26, 2016

State Bar of Texas and the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas

Master Credentialed Collaborative Professional

Collaborative Divorce Texas

2018

Family Law

Texas Board Of Legal Specialization

Super Lawyer: 2001,2005, 2006, 2009-2011, 2013-2023

Texas Monthly Magazine

2001,2005, 2006, 2009-2011, 2013-2023

Top Attorney: 2003, 2005-2023

Fort Worth Magazine

Collaborative Law Section, Tarrant County Bar Assoc.

Co-founder, Former Chair, Member

2013 - Current

Tarrant County Association of Mediators

Member, Former Board Member

2012 - Current

Collaborative Law Section of the State Bar of Texas

Former Chair of the Collaborative Law Section

2011 - Current

International Association of Lawyers for Divorce over 50

Co-Founder, Officer

2010 - Current

American Bar Association

Member

2009 - Current

Texas

Since 1976

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• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  My fees are generally $400 per hour. We also have a retainer payment which is set based on the facts of the case and the expectations of what work is to be done. With Collaborative cases, retainers are usually $4,000.00. Each month, we bill against the retainer and the amount of the bill must be replenished to our trust account. Consultation Fees: We do charge for the initial consultation. We charge our usual hourly rate because the consultation is not a superficial meeting. We discuss the facts of the case, possible options and often recommend a course of action. We provide a lot of practical information at the consultations. Mediation fees are normally a flat fee per side, which is paid in advance. You can call our office to discuss what the cost might be in your case.

• Collaborative Law
• Mediation
• Negotiated Divorces
• Prenuptials and Postnuptial Agreements