Rachel N. Rizzieri

Moving Forward, with Skill and Compassion I recognize that divorce and other family law issues can have a lasting impact on clients and work to create a best-possible new normal for their lives moving forward. By listening carefully and finding solutions, I help clients feel more in control of the process. My clients include young families, working parents, and professionals who value finding a creative solution with dignity. I have assisted numerous clients in complex property division, custody matters, same-sex divorce, and paternity suits and have extensive experience providing support in contested trials, court hearings, and mediation. Heres how: Achieve a settlement in a way that does not create unnecessary pain and minimizes the destruction for families, even with cases that seem intractable and headed for trial. Build trust by focusing on my clients situation, listening in a non-judgmental way, and simplifying matters to relieve anxiety. Explain options along the way and offer cost-benefit analysis so clients can make informed decisions. Execute a constructive, organized, and detail-oriented approach, preparing agendas for meetings, addressing all concerns, and planning and communicating next steps. Advocate fiercely in the courtroom as a tenacious litigator when the situation requires, but do not take litigation casually and will use it as a necessary means to an end. Featured Video <img src=https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ID/hqdefault.jpg alt= width=480 height=360><iframe width=560 height=315 src=https://www.youtube.com/embed/hn MXdrh L2EI?rel=0 frameborder=0 allowfullscreen></iframe> Experience and Professional Credentials Rachel has significant experience in all aspects of family law and passionately advocates for her clients best interests through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. A graduate of SMU Dedman School of Law, Rachel served as an intern with family court judge Dennise Garcia, presiding judge of the 303rd Judicial District Court of Dallas County. She also gained hands-on experience working with Dallas area family law clients as Chief Student Counsel with the SMU Van Sickle Family Law Clinic. Had Rachel not pursued law, her next choice would have been mental health and counseling because of her affinity for listening to peoples stories and passion for helping them through difficult and emotional times. Interests Rachel grew up in Plano. When she is not practicing law, Rachel loves adventuring outdoors, especially traveling to Colorado to hike or ski. At home, she enjoys spending time with her husband, sweet baby boy, and their two dogs.