About Brad M. LaMorgese
Brad M. LaMorgese is a Board Certified family law attorney whose practice is focused on complex, high‑stakes family law matters involving substantial assets, difficult legal issues, and long‑term consequences. Licensed to practice law in Texas since 1996 and Board Certified in Family Law since 2001, Brad represents clients throughout Texas, while remaining based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.
Brad’s practice is intentionally concentrated on sophisticated family law disputes that demand advanced legal analysis, strategic planning, and experienced judgment. He regularly represents individuals in high‑net‑worth divorce cases, disputes involving business and professional practice ownership, complex property characterization and tracing issues, interstate and international custody matters, jurisdictional conflicts, and appellate family law proceedings. Many of the cases he handles involve legal questions that extend well beyond routine trial litigation and require careful statutory interpretation, preservation of error, and long‑term strategic planning.
Brad has been Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2001, a distinction held by only a small percentage of Texas attorneys. Board certification reflects substantial experience, peer recognition, and a high level of demonstrated skill in family law litigation. Brad’s certification highlights more than two decades of focused work handling complex family law matters where outcomes carry significant personal and financial impact.
Large Estates and Complex Property Matters
Brad has extensive experience handling divorce and family law matters involving large estates and complex property structures. These cases often include closely held businesses, professional practices, layered investment portfolios, real estate holdings, trusts, retirement assets, deferred compensation, and substantial separate‑property claims.
His work frequently involves complex characterization and tracing issues, valuation disputes, and strategic coordination with financial professionals, valuation experts, and forensic accountants. Brad approaches these matters with a deep understanding of Texas community property law and an appreciation for how financial decisions made during litigation can affect clients long after a case concludes.
In high‑asset cases, Brad focuses not only on immediate division issues, but also on protecting long‑term financial stability, liquidity, tax considerations, and future planning. His experience in both trial and appellate courts allows him to structure property cases with an eye toward durability and defensibility.
Appellate Experience and Strategic Perspective
In addition to his trial practice, Brad is one of the few family law attorneys in Texas with extensive appellate experience. He has represented clients before Texas courts of appeals, the Supreme Court of Texas, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in cases involving custody, relocation, property division, jurisdiction, and post‑judgment relief.
Brad’s appellate background informs how he approaches cases at every stage. He routinely evaluates how trial‑court rulings, evidentiary decisions, and procedural issues may be reviewed on appeal and structures litigation strategy accordingly. This perspective is particularly valuable in complex matters where early decisions may determine whether issues are preserved, how discretion is exercised, and whether a ruling will withstand appellate scrutiny.
Because of this experience, Brad is frequently sought out by other attorneys to serve as co‑counsel or consulting counsel in complex family law cases. Trial lawyers across Texas involve Brad when matters present unsettled legal questions, significant financial exposure, jurisdictional complexity, or appellate risk. He is widely regarded as a “lawyer’s lawyer”—valued for issue‑spotting, strategic insight, and advanced family law analysis.
International Family Law and Hague Convention Experience
Brad has substantial experience in international family law matters, including cases arising under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. These cases often involve urgent proceedings, competing jurisdictions, and complex treaty interpretation, requiring swift action and precise legal strategy.
His work in international custody disputes includes cases involving wrongful removal or retention allegations, cross‑border enforcement issues, and jurisdictional challenges involving foreign courts. Brad’s experience in this area has been recognized at the national level, including receipt of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Award of Merit for his work in a Hague Convention appeal.
This international experience allows Brad to navigate cases involving multi‑country considerations with a clear understanding of jurisdictional frameworks, procedural urgency, and the long‑term implications of international custody rulings.
Marital Agreements and Long‑Term Asset Planning
Brad has a long and established history of drafting, negotiating, and litigating premarital (prenuptial) and postmarital agreements for individuals with significant assets or complex financial circumstances. For decades, he has worked with business owners, executives, professionals, and high‑net‑worth individuals to develop agreements that address asset protection, business continuity, and long‑term planning.
His experience includes agreements involving closely held businesses, professional practices, trusts, inherited assets, executive compensation, and substantial separate‑property estates. Brad also represents clients in disputes concerning the interpretation, enforceability, and litigation of marital agreements in divorce proceedings.
Because of his litigation and appellate background, Brad approaches marital agreements with a practical understanding of how these documents are examined by courts when challenged. He views marital agreements not simply as planning tools, but as legal instruments that must be carefully structured to withstand future scrutiny.
Recognition and Professional Leadership
Brad has been consistently recognized for professional excellence throughout his career. He has been named a Texas Super Lawyer every year since 2004 and has been listed in Best Lawyers in America since 2016. He has also been recognized among the Top 100 Lawyers in Texas and the Top 100 Lawyers in Dallas–Fort Worth, and has been selected for D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas list.
Brad is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, an organization that recognizes family law attorneys who demonstrate the highest levels of skill, integrity, and professionalism. He has authored numerous articles and frequently lectures on advanced family law topics, including appellate practice, jurisdiction, complex property division, marital agreements, and international custody matters.
Technology‑Forward, Client‑Focused Practice
Brad embraces technology as a means to improve both legal outcomes and the client experience. In complex family law matters—where financial records, expert reports, and filings can be extensive—he uses modern systems to enhance communication, streamline case management, and provide clients with clarity and accessibility throughout the process.
This approach allows Brad to manage sophisticated litigation efficiently while remaining responsive and transparent with clients facing high‑stress, high‑stakes situations.
Background, Public Service, and Practice Philosophy
Brad practices with a highly regarded litigation firm and has spent decades handling complex family law matters at both the trial and appellate levels. He also brings meaningful public service experience to his practice, having served on the Irving City Council, including as Mayor Pro Tem and chair of key municipal committees.
Brad is a husband and father of two and remains actively involved in his community. He values a thoughtful, disciplined approach to both professional and personal life.
At LaMorgese Family Law, Brad aims to provide focused, strategic representation tailored to complex family law matters. The firm’s practice shines best in cases where experience, judgment, and preparation genuinely matter—whether at trial, on appeal, or behind the scenes as strategic co‑counsel.
Board Certified. Respected. Results-Driven.