Greg Beane
Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Family Law & Financial Strategy
Strategic Counsel for Complex Financial & Custody Matters
Greg Beane represents clients in complex divorce, property, and custody matters. Board Certified in Family Law and backed by a background in accounting and finance, he brings analytical insight, practical guidance, and strong advocacy to cases involving substantial assets and high-conflict disputes.
Overview
Who is Greg Beane?
Greg Beane is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has practiced law since 2006. With a background in accounting and finance, he helps clients navigate the financial consequences of divorce while working to protect and preserve their assets for the future.
Greg has litigated complex cases involving property division, business valuations, reimbursement claims, multijurisdictional issues, separate-property trusts, high-conflict custody disputes, and enforcement proceedings. Although recognized for oral advocacy—including the Order of the Barristers—he seeks practical, out-of-court solutions whenever they can best serve the client.
Areas of Focus
Complex Divorce
Strategic representation in contested divorces involving sophisticated financial, property, and child-related issues.
Business Valuation & Property Division
Analysis and advocacy involving business interests, valuation questions, reimbursement claims, and complex marital estates.
High-Conflict Custody
Logical, compassionate guidance through custody litigation, possession disputes, modifications, and other child-related matters.
Separate Property & Reimbursement
Counsel involving separate-property trusts, tracing, characterization, and reimbursement claims in divorce.
Enforcement & Modification
Representation in post-decree enforcement and modification proceedings involving support, possession, custody, and property obligations.
Multijurisdictional Family Law
Guidance in matters involving competing state laws, interstate custody and support questions, and complex jurisdictional disputes.
Credentials
Board Certification
Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Bar Admission
Texas, 2006
Education
SMU Dedman School of Law, J.D., 2006
University of Texas at Arlington, M.B.A., Finance, 2003
East Texas Baptist University, B.B.A., 1999
Recognition
Texas Super Lawyers
Recognized by Texas Super Lawyers, 2022
Order of the Barristers
Recognized for excellence in oral advocacy and courtroom skill
Professional Leadership
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; Texas Family Law Foundation Board of Directors; former President of Collaborative Law Dallas
Leadership & Scholarship
Publications, Presentations & Professional Service
Greg writes and speaks on custody experts, interstate family law, modifications, business entities, client preparation, and the financial dimensions of divorce. He also serves in leadership roles across Texas family law and community organizations.
Published Works & Presentations
- Co-Author and Speaker, “Who Are These People and Why Are They in My Custody Case?” Handling Your First (or Next) Divorce, Austin, Texas (2019)
- Co-Author and Speaker, “UCCJEA, UIFSA, and UPA—Made Easy,” Advanced Family Law, San Antonio, Texas (2019)
- Author and Speaker, “Complications with Trying Modifications,” Advanced Trial Skills, New Orleans, Louisiana (2018)
- Co-Author and Speaker, “Business Entities,” Family Law 101, San Antonio, Texas (2018)
- Co-Author, “Alchemy for Family Law: Tips to Increase Your Bottom Line,” Extreme Family Law Makeover XIII: Keep in Touch with Your Ex, San Antonio, Texas (2015)
- Co-Author, “Client Preparation,” Marriage Dissolution 101, State Bar of Texas (2014)
- Co-Author, “What Every CPA Should Know About Divorce,” CPE Expo, Houston, San Antonio, and Arlington (2014)
Professional Associations & Memberships
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists—Hospitality Committee (2016–present)
- Texas Family Law Foundation—Board of Directors (2017–present)
- Texas Family Law Foundation—Bill Review Committee (2015, 2017, and 2019 legislative sessions)
- Texas Family Law Foundation—Volunteer Lobbyist (2015, 2017, and 2019 legislative sessions)
- Texas Family Law Foundation—Auction Committee Co-Chair (2016–present)
- Texas Family Law Foundation—Membership Committee (2016–present)
- State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section—Legislative Committee (2019–present)
- College of the State Bar of Texas
- Collaborative Law Dallas—President (2013–2017)
- Collin County Young Lawyers Association—Board of Directors (2013–2015)
- Collin County Bar Association—ADR/Collaborative Law Section Executive Committee (2015–2016)
- Young Community Partners of Dallas—Board of Directors (2015), Membership Director (2016), Treasurer (2017), President-Elect (2018), and President (2019)
- Dallas Bar Association—Mock Trial Committee (2013–2014)
- Texas Bar Foundation
- Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Annette Stewart American Inn of Court
- Collaborative Law Basic Training
- Wood County Bar Association—Secretary (2008–2009)
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