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Tomekia Lee-Chaney
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Tomekia Lee-Chaney

1.3
2 reviews

13727 Noel Road, Suite 1050, Dallas, TX 75240

Adoptions, Annulment, Child Abuse & Neglect and 14 more

About Tomekia Lee-Chaney

Growing up, Tomekia Lee-Chaney experienced firsthand the effects of a divorce. She vowed to become a family law attorney at first thinking divorce attorneys help reconcile marriages. But as the years progressed she learned lawyers are actually there to minimize the effects of a divorce.

“I chose to remain steadfast in my dreams to practice family law, but to do so in a manner that would cause the least amount of change and hardship for children who are now like I was once before,” Ms. Lee-Chaney said.

She is a trial attorney by nature and loves being in the courtroom.

“Anytime I have the ability to try a contested family matter, I never miss the opportunity,” Ms. Lee-Chaney said. “I am a trial litigator who advocates for my client without any hesitation.”

Associations

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, 2018 to Present

Barrister, Curt Henderson Inn of Court, 2018 to Present

Voted Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star- 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Texas Monthly Magazine

Cordell & Cordell, A Domestic Litigation Firm, Top Regional Attorney, 2017 and 2018Member, Texas Bar College, 2015 to Present

Barrister, The Annette Stewart American Inn of Court, 2015 to Present

Sponsor, Student Internships, 2009-2012, 2014 to Present

Volunteer Judge, Collin County Teen Court, 2013 to 2020Family Law Section Member, Collin County Bar Association, 2012 to Present

Family Law Section Member, Texas State Bar Association, 2005 to Present

Member, Texas Young Lawyers Association, 2005 to Present

President-Elect/Board Member, McLennan County Dispute Resolution Center, 2010-12

Bylaws Committee/Member, Rotary Club of Waco, Texas, 2009 to 2012

Judge, Baylor University Moot Court, Mock Trial, Client Counseling Competes, 2009-12

Attorney of the Year, The Carlson Law Firm (30+ Attorneys), 2009

Awards

Ms. Lee-Chaney was recognized in 2016-2019 as a Texas Rising Star in the family law practice area by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service of outstanding lawyers.

Publication

Ms. Lee-Chaney has delivered the following speeches:

Waco Paralegal Association Continuing Legal Education, E-filing Speaker

The Carlson Law Firm’s Quarterly PowerPoint Presentation Training on The Basics of Family Law, 2010 PowerPoint Presenter/Speaker

The Carlson Law Firm Employee New Year Rally PowerPointPresenter/Speaker: 2010, 2011, 2012

Presented Oral Arguments and Trial Briefs to Texas 5th Court of Appeals and Texas Supreme Court: In the Interest of J.N., L.N., K.N., and M.N., Children, No. 05-20-00695-CV, 2022 WL 1211200 (Tex. App.-Dallas, April 25, 2022)

Ms. Lee-Chaney has also contributed articles to MensDivorce.com.

 

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 07, 2012
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Having her for a lawyer was a waste of money in my opinion. We had a special case involving alzheimer and she had no knowledge of the disease nor did she want to learn. I feel like we did all the leg work as far as bank statements and money. We payed an extra fee for what they called DISCOVERY so that we could find out about all the finances. It was to go back 10 years. My own paperwork went back farther than what she presented us. We are heartbroke after spending the money we wasted on her.

 
Child Support
Posted by Stu
August 05, 2025
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This attorney doesn't seem to have any knowledge the law. She appears to give her clients false hope, so that they'll keep paying her. She left our important things in a divorce decree. She also doesn't see to know how child support works, yet she's a "family attorney."

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 7
    • Adoptions
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Divorce
    • Domestic Violence
    • Military Divorce
    • Visitation Rights
  • Annulment
  • Child Abuse and Neglect 1
    • Child Abuse & Neglect
  • Fathers Rights
  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Guardianship & Conservatorship
    • Wills-Trusts-Probate
  • Leases and Leasing 1
    • Landlord & Tenant
  • Wills and Probate 2
    • Wills
    • Probate
  • Other 2
    • Family
    • Juvenile

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2005, Texas
    2005, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
    2006, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
    Memberships
    McLennan County Bar Association
    State Bar of Texas (Member, Family Law)
    Texas Young Lawyers Association
    McLennan County Dispute Resolution Center (Board Member).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law
    Class of 2004
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
    Class of 2001
    B.A.
    magna cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1979
    Alabama, March 23, 1979

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Senior Litigation Partner at Cordell & Cordell
1.3
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13727 Noel Road, Suite 1050Dallas, TX 75240U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Tomekia Lee-Chaney was admitted in 2005 to the State of Texas.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Tomekia Lee-Chaney is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas and United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Cordell & Cordell has 218 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Tomekia Lee-Chaney attended Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law.
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    Cordell & Cordell was established in 1990.

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