Dallas divorce attorney Laura Jones has personally witnessed family members attempt to navigate the divorce process, and she is familiar with the emotional and financial destruction it can cause.

She has further seen the difference an attentive and zealous advocate can make in those circumstances. Ms. Jones chooses to practice family law because she wants to be that advocate.

“Most people are not familiar, and have no desire to be familiar, with the complex litigation process,” Ms. Jones said. “However, when it becomes unavoidable, an attentive advocate can make a huge difference on the outcome of the case, and in family law, the outcome of a person’s life for years to come.”

Law can be a complex thing, with rules and deadlines that when overlooked can have serious consequences on the outcome of a case.

In addition to paying attention to those crucial legal requirements, Ms. Jones is attentive to her clients. She helps define their goals, and the various routes that can be taken to accomplish those goals. When necessary, she helps her clients reassess those goals.

“Litigation takes time, but life does not stop to wait,” Ms. Jones said. “Goals that were defined at the beginning of a lawsuit may change, and other important issues may arise. As a family law litigator, I make every effort to pay attention to the legal complexities of my client’s case, but also to the issues that are most important to my client at any given point in the litigation.

“Litigation is a marathon, not a sprint. There will be highs and lows in any case, but patience and attentiveness is key in all litigation.”