Todd M. Frankfort
Partner
With over 28 years of experience, Todd M. Frankfort handles all types of divorce/family law matters with experience in litigation, arbitration, and mediation. With a background in real estate, he specializes in complex divorce litigation, complex property settlements, asset tracing and characterization, employee benefit plans, business valuation and division, child custody/support, paternity, marital agreements, and other family law related matters. While Todd has experience in negotiating the best possible agreement for his clients, he understands that the best settlements come from aggressive representation. He is not afraid to litigate and has successfully represented clients in court throughout Texas, including the Greater Houston area, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, El Paso, and San Antonio. He has also successfully litigated the return of children from Mexico and complex property division involving Vietnamese companies.
An active member of the Bar and legal community, Todd has been a frequent lecturer on family law matters, and currently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Domestic Relations at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. His experience, intellect, and enthusiasm allow his clients to feel confident and reassured that their matter is being handled with the utmost attention.
Todd understands that family law disputes can be difficult for the parties involved – both emotionally and financially; communicating with your lawyer should not be. Open, honest, and clear communication with clients is one of the most important elements in a successful client representation. Todd strives to maintain open lines of communication with clients regarding all issues relating to their family law matter.
Todd has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer 2012 through 2022, a Thomson Reuters business publication in Texas Monthly Magazine. When not working, Todd enjoys spending time with his family and dogs, cooking, volunteering with the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, and watching the Boston Red Sox try to win the World Series.
Licenses/Certification:
- Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2007. Recertified in 2022
- Admitted to Texas State Bar, 1994
Special Licenses/ Certifications
- Board Certified – Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Awards/ Honors
- Selected to “Super Lawyers” (2012 through 2022), a Thomson Reuters business publication in Texas Monthly Magazine
- Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
- Merit Award, Houston Bar Association, 2002-2003
- President’s Award for Outstanding Service, Houston Bar Association.
Practice Areas
- Divorce and Divorce Planning
- Complex Marital Estates and Property Division
- Separate Property Tracing
- Business Valuation
- Retirement Plans
- Per and Post Marital Agreements
- International and Cross- Jurisdictional Issues
- Child and Family Matters
- Custody, Support and Visitation
- Post- Divorce Modifications
- Paternity
- Enforcement
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Credentials
Education
- J.D.
- South Texas College of Law- Graduate School 1994
- B.A.
- University of Texas- Undergraduate School 1990
- J.D.
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Memberships
Memberships
Houston Bar Association - Board of Directors
Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists
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