Reviews from Our Clients

“To Dennis and his entire staff, our family will be forever indebted.”
Rebecca D.
“I promise you won't be disappointed!”
Angela
“If you want to walk into the court room and get the real results that you deserve, then make the drive to Deer Park and hire Slate Law!”
David
“Dennis owns the court room and demands justice.”
Happy Client
“It was a relief to be able to place my situation in capable hands.”
Cheryl
“He was a hard fighter for us.”
David
“I will never forget your dedication, kindness and support.”
Suzi C.
“Look no further because Dennis Slate is the best attorney in the Houston area.”
Karen B.
“Epitome of integrity and awesome.”
Kerry
“Do yourself a favor, trust Dennis Slate and his team to represent you in your time of need.”
Ranjithkumar
“I recommend your life in the hands of Mr. Slate.”
Happy Client
“A voice for our family.”
Melissa

Lauren F. Durso

Lauren F. Durso is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She was named a Super Lawyer in Family Law by Texas Monthly Magazine in 2014 and 2015. Prior to that, Lauren was named as a Rising Star in Family Law by Texas Monthly Magazine in 2005 and from 2007-2014.

In 1998, Lauren earned her Bachelor of Arts in History and English from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. After returning to Houston, Lauren received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Houston Law Center. As a law student, Lauren served as the Associate Chief Justice and then Chief Justice of the student Honor Court. Pursuing her life-long interest in family law, Lauren completed a judicial internship in the 311^th Family District Court and then went on to work as a law clerk and then paralegal for the family law firm of Short Jenkins Kamin.

After working full-time and attending law school full-time, she was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2002. She worked as an associate attorney for the family law firms of Short Jenkins Kamin from 2002-2008 and then for Short Carter Morris from 2008-2017. She has co-authored multiple continuing legal education articles for the State Bar of Texas. Lauren is also a member of the Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas, and the Family Law Section of the Houston Bar Association.

Although she is a strong advocate for her client, Lauren believes in the benefits of alternative dispute resolution methods. She has completed her mediation training through the A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center and has successfully mediated hundreds of cases. Lauren has also completed the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Arbitration training. She is also trained in Collaborative Law and has successfully completed many cases through the Collaborative process.

Lauren and her husband have 3 beautiful children and are proud residents of Friendswood, Texas.

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Over 100 Years of Combined Legal Experience
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Attorney Slate Served in U.S. Military for 25 Years

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