Practice Description

Mr. Carlson represents financial institutions in litigation arising from residential loans and real property transactions. His practice also includes employment law litigation, commercial litigation and transactional work.

Admitted to Practice

State Bar of Texas, 2016

Community Involvement, Affiliations and Memberships

Member, Dallas Bar Association
Member, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers

Awards & Honors

Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2024)

Practice Description

Ms. Caston dedicates her family law practice to crafting creative, client-focused strategies both in and out of the courtroom. She represents clients in a wide range of matters including divorce, complex property division, contested custody disputes, adoption and termination suits, enforcement and modification of child and property-related issues, and family law appeals. Recognizing that each family is unique, Ms. Caston tailors her approach to achieve resolutions that meet the specific needs and goals of each client.

Publications, Seminars, and Cases

Author, “Winning Your Motion for New Trial: 5 Traps of a Default Judgment.” DBA Headnotes, September 1, 2021.
Co-Author, “Characterization of Intellectual Property in Divorce.” DBA Headnotes, March 1, 2021.
Author, “Contractual Protections for Postponed Nuptials.” DBA Headnotes, September 1, 2020.
Co-Author, “Victims of Family Violence Are Asking: Is It Really Safer to Stay Home?” Local Profile, April 9, 2020.
Moderator, “What You and Your Client Need to Know About Direct Communications with Opposing Parties” DBA Ethics Fest 2019, May 2, 2019.
Author, “Alternatives to Reimbursement Claims for Minors.” State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section Report, Volume 2018 (Fall 2018).
Author, “What Do I Do When I Suspect Child Abuse or Neglect?” DBA Headnotes, September 1, 2018.
In the Interest of C.R.G., a Child, No. 05-17-00717-CV (Tex. App.—Dallas 2017, pet. denied) (mem. op.).

Community Involvement, Affiliations and Memberships

Member, State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section (2014–present)
Member, Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section (2014–present); Legal Ethics Committee (2018–present)
Sustaining Fellow, DAYL Foundation; Member, Grant Committee and Finance Committee (2020–present)
Associate, Annette Stewart Inn of Court (2019–present)
Participant, Communities Foundation of Texas Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy (2022)
Member, Richardson Chamber of Commerce (2020–present)
Advisory Board Member, Leadership First, First United Methodist Church of Richardson (2018–present)

Awards & Honors

Texas Rising Star, Thomson Reuters (2021)
Texas Super Lawyers – Rising Stars (2021–2023)
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America (2024)

Practice Description

Mr. Lautin is a commercial litigator representing clients on both sides of the docket. The majority of his practice consists of representing and advising insurance companies and their insureds in a variety of litigation matters, including complex coverage disputes.

Community Involvement, Affiliations and Memberships

Member, Dallas Bar Association

Member, American Bar Association

Member, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers