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Michael C. Childs

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2012.
515 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 800 Houston, Texas 77027
(713) 624-4100
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Firm: Fullenweider Wilhite
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Fullenweider Wilhite


Years In Practice


Phone Number (713) 624-4100

Michael Childs is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Journalism. He received his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law, with a focus on civil litigation.

Mr. Childs first came to the firm in 1996 as a law clerk and became an associate in November 1996. He has over fourteen years of extensive experience with complex family matters. As a litigator, his representation has included divorce, disputed property valuations and divisions of property, contested custody and child support matters, paternity issues, grandparent rights and common law marriage. He has worked with numerous professional athletes and their agents and is well-versed in the complex and sensitive nature of their cases.

Mr. Childs is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, Houston Bar Association, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, and the Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists . Mr. Childs has previously served as a director of the Houston Bar Association-Family Law Section. He has published several articles for continuing education courses.

In December of 2001, he became board certified in family law by the Texas State Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Childs has been named as a Rising Star by Texas Monthly Magazine in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009.

While in college, he was involved in a variety of activities, including both private and community organizations. In addition, he worked for the Texas A&M University Office of General Counsel as a legal assistant and a law librarian. During law school, he worked with the South Texas Disability clinic, providing free legal aid, and participated in litigation competitions.

He is married with three children and enjoys playing golf and other outdoor activities.

Areas of Practice:
Family Law
Litigation Percentage:
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Certification/Specialties:
Family Law, Texas State Board of Legal Specialization, 2001
Bar Admissions:
Texas, 1996
Education:
South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas
Juris Doctorate
Honors: Worked With the South Texas Disability Clinic

Texas A & M University
Bachelor of Science
Honors: Legal Assistant, Texas A&M University Office of General Counsel
Honors: Law Librarian, Texas A&M University Office of General Counsel
Major:  Journalism
Professional Associations and Memberships:
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
 
American Bar Association
State Bar of Texas

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists , 2009 - 2010
Director

Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists
 
Houston Bar Association
 
Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2006 - 2009
Director

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Family Law
How is this lawyer compensated?
Hourly
This lawyer is compensated by clients, often based on an hourly fee.
Retainer Fees
This lawyer is compensated by clients, often based on a retainer fee.
Awards
  • "Rising Star" by Texas Monthly Magazine (2004-2010)
  • "Super Lawyer" by Texas Monthly Magazine (2011-2015)
Education
South Texas College of Law, J.D.
Graduated 1996
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (713) 624-4100
515 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 800
Houston, Texas 77027
Houston, Texas 77027
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