Duffee + Eitzen is proud to announce the selection of firm partners, veteran family law attorneys Lisa Duffee, Melinda Eitzen, Marilea Lewis, T. Hunter Lewis and Jodi Bender to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Family Lawyers list of the top family law attorneys in the U.S.

Selection by Lawdragon is based on a rigorous process that includes submissions and journalistic research, as well as vetting by peers, clients and others knowledgeable in the area. The honors reflect Duffee + Eitzen’s deep expertise across a range of legal practice areas related to family law.

The following Duffee + Eitzen partners are recognized in the 2025 edition of Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Family Lawyers:

“These lawyers specialize in ‘private client’ or ‘high-net worth’ divorce, meaning headline names or massive assets and business interests to be parsed,” Lawdragon CEO Katrina Dewey notes in a preface to this year’s Family 500 guide. “But they also specialize in everything from Collaborative Divorce to Christian Divorce, LGBTQ+ family matters” and other areas of family law.

Veteran Family Law Attorneys with Deep Expertise

With a team of highly respected veteran lawyers, Duffee + Eitzen has developed a reputation in Dallas and across North Texas for utilizing creative and effective strategies to handle high stakes family law cases. The legal team has special expertise handling matters involving complex financial assets, pre-nup and post-nup agreements, custody, collaborative divorce, appellate cases, and a range of complex disputes that often test the boundaries of case law. 

“We understand that a divorce is often the largest legal issue our clients may deal with in their lifetimes, and each of us is motivated by a real drive to achieve the best possible outcome for them,” said firm co-founder Lisa Duffee. “That devotion is reflected in the reputation this firm has earned among peers and national honors like these from Lawdragon.”

Duffee + Eitzen attorneys work to uphold the highest professional standards and frequently take on active leadership roles in the legal industry. In addition to recognition from Lawdragon, the Duffee + Eitzen team has earned some of the profession’s highest honors, including recognition by Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America.

About Duffee + Eitzen

The experienced attorneys at Duffee + Eitzen represent clients in a range of high-stakes divorce and custody matters, including family law disputes with complex business and economic components.