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Tyler, TX 75702
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Michael Edward Jarrett 
Tyler, Texas
Shareholder
phone (903) 595-3573
fax (903) 597-7322
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Michael E. Jarrett, shareholder, received his board certification in Family Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1994.  He is a member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, and was a lecturer at that organization's trial institute in 1997.

Michael received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Austin College in 1984.  He received his law degree from the Texas Tech University School of Law in 1987.  While in law school, Michael served on the Law Review and the Board of Barristers.

Michael's family law practice encompasses complex property and custody issues.

Michael has spoken at seminars to attorneys and other legal professionals on a number of topics including parental relocation, domestic violence and protective orders.

In 2002, Michael was appointed by the then President-Elect of the State Bar of Texas to serve on the Administration of Rules of Evidence Committee.  He also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Leadership Challenge, an organization benefitting Tyler school children in a number of ways.

Michael and his wife, Denise, have two children, Mick and Rachel.

Areas of Practice:
Family Law
Litigation Percentage:
99% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Certification/Specialties:
Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1994


Family Law, State Board of of Texes, 1994


Bar Admissions:
Texas, 1987
U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1998
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1994
Education:
Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, Texas, 1987
J.D.
Honors: Board of Barristers - 1986-
Law Review: Texas Tech Law Reiew, Associate Editor, 1986 - 1987


Austin College, Sherman, Texas, 1984
B.A.
Honors: Dean's List
Major:  Political Science


Representative Cases:
In the Interest of Pringle, 862 S.W.2d 727 (12th Ct. of Appeals 1993)
Classes/Seminars Taught:
Board Certified in Family Law, TBLS, 1994


– Defensive Use of Collateral, Witnesses in a Relocation Case, 2001 - 2002


Honors and Awards:
Texas Monthly Super Lawyer, 2005 - Present


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
Member


Family Law Council, 2005 - Present


Administration of Rules of Evidence Committee, 2006 - 2007


Smith County Bar Association


Dallas County Bar Association


Dallas County Bar Association
Past Member


Past Employment Positions:
Tobolowsky, Prager & Schlinger, P.C., Associate, 1990 - 1991


Wright & Associate, P.C., Associates, 1990 - 1991