Dallas family lawyer Larry L. Martin focuses his efforts and skills toward achieving the goals of his clients through negotiating agreements when possible, and litigating when satisfactory agreements cannot be reached. Agreements and settlements preserve relationships, lower stress and lower costs. The know-how, experience and willingness to litigate actually facilitate reaching agreements.
Larry believes that one of his most important tasks is to advise and assist family law clients while they are experiencing some of the most difficult periods of their lives. He believes in being accessible when he is needed - day or night. He routinely provides his cellular telephone number to clients.
One of the first questions he will ask you is to let him know the goals that you seek. The next step is to analyze the facts and law to plan the best means to accomplish realistic goals. Larry considers one of his most important jobs to fully inform his client so that the client may make excellent decisions. He is candid, but understanding. He is a staunch advocate for achieving the goals of his clients, but realistic.
He has provided representation in a multitude of complex cases. He is one of the few Texas divorce and family law attorneys who can truly master all the moving parts of high-dollar, multiple-asset, document-intensive cases.
Because of his tenacity and attention to detail, Larry is often brought into complex cases. His knowledge, ability and approach have thrust him into the top ranks of Texas family lawyers. He is routinely asked to write and speak at continuing legal education seminars. Larry has been Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1996. Larry has been selected to the list of Texas Super Lawyers published in Texas Monthly magazine every year since 2003 (Thomson Reuters) and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America(Woodward White, 2008-2017).
Larry is a past President of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, an organization restricted to about 450 board certified Texas family law attorneys. He is one of only approximately 125 Texas lawyers admitted as a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and is a past President of the Texas Chapter. He is a Master in the Annette Stewart American Inn of Court and served two terms on the Board of that organization.
Larry Martin is available to speak to nonprofit groups and company gatherings all across North Texas. To check availability, please contact Mr. Martin directly at 972-349-2240.
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Awards & Honors
Board Certified in Family Law
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Texas Super Lawyers
Thomson Reuters, 2003-2024
Texas Super Lawyers - 21 Years of Recognition
Thomson Reuters
Best Lawyers in America
Woodward White, 2008-2025
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell, 2020
Articles and Publications
• Speaker/Co-Author - State Bar of Texas, 47th Annual Marriage Dissolution Institute: “ Depositions - The Practical Aspects and Tips for Effective Depositions” Galveston, Texas (April 2025)
• Speaker/Author - UCCJEA, UIFSA and Selected Related Issues, 2025 Family Law Master Class, San Antonio, Texas (March 2025)
• Speaker/Co-Author - 48th Annual Advanced Family Law Course: “ OMG - I Did Not Know That! - The Third Edition” San Antonio, Texas (August 2022)
• Speaker/Panel Moderator - New Frontiers In Marital Property Law, “ No-You Can't Have It -Trusts and Third-Party Transactions Used to Circumvent Community Property Rules” Austin, Texas (October 2021)
• Speaker/Co-Author - 47th Annual Advanced Family Law Course: 'Enforcement Demonstration - The Right Way to Do It and Mistakes Not to Make” San Antonio, Texas (August 2021)
• Speaker - San Antonio Family Law Bar Association: “ Overview of 2021 Rule Changes' San Antonio, Texas (January 2021)
• Speaker/Co-Author - American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Webinar: 'Inflicting Maximum Damage in Depositions - Tips for Effective Depositions' Austin, Texas (January 2020)
• Speaker - State Bar of Texas Webinar: “ Effective (and Ethical) Promotion of Your Law Practice” Austin, Texas (November 2019)
• Speaker/Co-Author - 45th Annual Advanced Family Law Course: 'Inflicting Maximum Damage in Depositions - Tips for Effective Depositions' San Antonio, Texas (August 2019)
• Speaker/Co-Author - State Bar of Texas, 42nd Annual Marriage Dissolution Institute: “ OMG - I Did Not Know That (The Sequel)” Galveston, Texas (April 2019)
• Speaker/Co-Author - American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2019 Midyear Meeting, 'Inflicting Maximum Damage in Depositions - Tips for Effective Depositions' Quintana Rio, Mexico (March 2019)
• Speaker/Author - Family Law 101 Course, “ Best Practices: Fee Agreements, Setting Retainers, Billing and IOLTA” San Antonio, Texas (August 2018)
• Speaker/Co-Author - State Bar of Texas, Advanced Family Law Drafting Course, “ Discovery Objections/Responses & Motions to Compel” Fort Worth, Texas (December 2017)
• Speaker/Author - State Bar of Texas, Paralegal Division, TAPS - Unmasqued Knowledge Awaits, “ Walking the Tightrope: Diligence in Electronic Investigation Without Crossing the Line” Addison, Texas (October 2017)
• Speaker/Co-Author - 43rd Annual Advanced Family Law Course: “ OMG - I Did Not Know That” San Antonio, Texas (August 2017)
• Speaker/Author - Family Law & Technology Course: “ Walking the Tightrope: Diligence in Electronic Investigation Without Crossing the Line” Austin, Texas (December 2016)
• Speaker/Co-Author - Marriage Dissolution 101 Course: “ But I changed My Mind - Settlement Agreements” Galveston, Texas (April 2016)
• Speaker/Co-Author - State Bar of Texas, Advanced Family Law Drafting Course, “ Drafting Time Slips, Fee Agreements and Billing Statements” Dallas, Texas (December 2015)
• Speaker/Author - 41st Annual Advanced Family Law Course: “ Proper Tools for Internet Divorce Searches” San Antonio, Texas (August 2015)
• Speaker/Co-Author - 40th Annual Advanced Family Law Course: “ Often Overlooked, Mis-Characterized or Mis-Valued Employee Benefits - Contracts, Bonuses, Vacation Pay, Golden Handcuffs, and Survivor Annuities” San Antonio, Texas (August 2014)
• Co-Course Director - University of Texas School of Law and The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Texas Chapter: 2014 Innovations - Breaking Boundaries in Custody Litigation, Dallas, Texas (June 2014)
• Speaker/Co-Author - State Bar of Texas, Advanced Family Law Drafting Course, “ Cough It Up - Compelling Discovery and Discovery Sanctions” Dallas, Texas (December 2013)
• Co-Author/Speaker - 39th Annual Advanced Family Law Course: “ Everything You Wanted to Know About Golden Handcuffs and Employment Contracts” San Antonio, Texas (August 2013)
• Speaker/Co-Author - University of Texas School of Law and The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers - Texas Chapter: 2013 Innovations - Breaking Boundaries in Custody Litigation: “ Who Are You and What Do You Do? - Ethics and Standards in Child Custody Evaluations” Austin, Texas (January 2013)
• Speaker/Co-Author - State Bar of Texas, Sex, Drugs & Surveillance: “ Electronic Surveillance, Harassment and Email Tampering” Houston, Texas (January 2013)
• Author/Speaker - 38th Annual Advanced Family Law Course: “ Using the Internet to Obtain Information for Your Case (Without Getting into Trouble)” Houston, Texas (August 2012)
• Speaker - Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists 2012 Trial Institute - Las Vegas, Nevada (February 2012)
• Speaker/Co-Author - Dallas CPA Society Four Hour Member Appreciation Series: “ Texas Marital Property Law” (February 2012)
• Author/Speaker - 37th Annual Advanced Family Law Course: “ Securing Agreements and Judgments” San Antonio, Texas (August 2011)
• Author/Speaker - 36th Annual Advanced Family Law Course: “ More Money and Less Stress - Law Office Management and Technology” San Antonio, Texas (August 2010)
• Author/Speaker - University of Texas School of Law, Family Law on the Front Lines: “ Bizarre Facts and Creative Solutions” Austin, Texas (July 2010)
• Author/Speaker - University of Texas School of Law, 2010 Parent-Child Relationships: Critical Thinking for Critical Issues, “ When Standard Doesn’t Fit - Custom Tailored Possession Orders” Austin, Texas (January 2010)
• Speaker - Pro Bono Family Law Seminar “ Characterization and Tracing” El Paso, Texas (October 2009)
• Author/Speaker/Moderator - 35th Annual Advance Family Law Course, “ Advance Property Division Workshop - Getting a Disproportionate Division, What is Fair and Equitable, Creative Property Division, Finding the Money” Dallas, Texas (August 2009)
• Program Chairman, 2009 Collin County Bench/Bar Conference, Rockwall, Texas (May 2009)
• Co-Author, W.V. Dorsaneo, III, Texas Litigation Guide, Chapter 360A-“ Temporary Orders”, published by Mathew Bender & Company, Inc. (release May 2009)
• Speaker/Author - 32nd Annual Marriage Dissolution Institute: “ Tracing” Fort Worth, Texas (April 2009)
• Speaker/Author - University of Texas School of Law 2009 Parent-Child Relationships: Critical Thinking for Critical Issues, “ Relocation Update” Austin, Texas (January 2009)
• Co-Course Director, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists 2009 Trial Institute - Trial Treasures in Tampa, Tampa, Florida (January 2009)
• Speaker - Pro Bono Family Law Seminar: “ Characterization and Tracing” Texarkana, Texas (May 2008)
• Speaker/Author -San Antonio Bar Association Extreme Family Law Makeover: “ Child Support and Spousal Maintenance” San Antonio, Texas (February 2008)
• Planning Committee Member and Participant, 22nd Annual Trial Institute, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, Santa Fe, New Mexico (January 2008)
• Speaker/Co-Author - 33rd Annual Advanced Family Law Course, Family Law Boot Camp: “ Hearing and Witness Preparation” San Antonio, Texas (August 2007)
• Speaker/Author - State Bar of Texas Family Law Section - Texas Divorce - A World of Options: “ Property and Debt Division - Creative Alternatives” San Antonio, Texas (June 2007)
• Speaker - Pro Bono Family Law Seminar: “ Relocation” Marshall, Texas (May 2007)
• Speaker - Pro Bono Family Law Seminar: “ Enforcement by Contempt” Waco, Texas (March 2006)
• Co-Author and Panelist - 31st Annual Advanced Family Law Course: “ Evidence and Discovery” Dallas, Texas (August 2005)
• Speaker/Co-Author - Dallas CPA Society CPE Day: “ An Overview of Marital Property Law in Texas” Dallas, Texas (February 2005)
• Co-Author - Annette Stewart American Inn of Court: “ Commonly Encountered Family Law Evidence Issues” Dallas, Texas (February 2004)
• Speaker/Co-Author - Annette Stewart American Inn of Court: “ Daubert and the Dallas Family Courts” Dallas, Texas (November 2003)
• Speaker - Pro Bono Family Law: Domestic Violence Seminar, “ Enforcement by Contempt” Waco, Texas (April 2002)
• Speaker/Co-Author - Houston Law Center’s Family Law Practice Seminar: 'Characterization and Tracing' Houston, Texas (October 2001)
• Speaker/Author - Dallas Bar Civil Discovery Evening CLE: 'Discovery Update' Dallas, Texas (1994)
• Co-Author - 3rd Annual Advanced Family Law Drafting Course: 'Written Discovery in Property Cases -- What You Love to Dish Out and Hate to Receive' Houston, Texas (December 1993)
• Speaker/Co-Author - A Focus on Family and Criminal Law: 'Asset Valuation' Dallas, Texas (1993)
• Co-Author - 19th Annual Advanced Family Law Course: 'Sophisticated Means of Dividing a Family Business' San Antonio, Texas (January 1993)
• Speaker/Author - Dallas Bar Family Law Night: 'Selected Recent Developments in Procedure and Discovery' Dallas, Texas (1993)
• Co-Author - Marriage Dissolution Seminar: 'Asset Valuation', 1993, reprinted in Texas Family Law Service News Alert, Vol. V, Nos.5-6, Oct.-Dec., 1993
