Resolve Complex Cases Constructively
I represent goal-oriented individuals who aim to resolve complex matters, including challenging property issues, high-net-worth asset disputes, and mental health or substance abuse problems. They value constructive and creative approaches that protect children, preserve the relationship with their co-parent, and prioritize vital short- and long-term goals. Whether working with parents of children on a customized plan, strategizing with executives on complex property divisions or compensation structures, or developing resolutions for high-wage professionals and their spouses, I guide them through the process to protect them, their interests, and their futures.
Here’s how:
- Create a customized goal-oriented approach that delivers peace of mind and confidence about the future.
- Facilitate good, grounded, well-informed decisions that achieve long-term interests.
- Unwind complex estates without unnecessary financial or emotional costs.
- Apply creative thinking and ideas—from start to finish—to achieve the best possible outcome.
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Professional Credentials
As a board-certified family lawyer and family law mediator, Katie Flowers Samler has a wealth of experience practicing litigation and Collaborative Divorce. She is the President of Collaborative Divorce Dallas, has been named to the 2025 Best Lawyers in America list for Family Law and Family Law Mediation, and is recognized as a Super Lawyer in family law. Katie is known for constructive, strategic, and creative resolution of cases. Her skills include resolving cases that have complex layers, including personality disorders, addiction issues, parental alienation, complex property division, and division of retirement plans. Katie is also passionate about helping clients navigate and understand the adoption process.
Katie has authored numerous articles and presented on family law issues, including collaborative law, custody litigation, high-conflict personality disorders, parental alienation, and commentary on tracing and characterization issues. She is a dedicated volunteer for The Family Place, an organization committed to stopping family violence.
Katie is a Dallas divorce lawyer practicing in both our Dallas/Plano office locations.
Interests
Katie is a parent of two elementary school-aged children. Outside of practicing law, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, traveling, and volunteering in her community and children’s school.
Services
Services
- Family Partner Violence And Divorce
- Divorce
- Collaborative Divorce
- Property Division
- Complex Property
- Child Custody
- High-Conflict Divorce
- Mental Health and Addiction in Divorce
- Child Support
- Visitation Rights
- Parenting Schedules
- LGBT Parenting Rights
- Divorce for Men
- Divorce for Women
- Dividing the Marital Home
- Characterization of Separate and Community Property
- Business Valuation in Divorce
- Becoming a Foster Parent
- Grandparent Visitation and Custody Rights in Texas
- Divorce Mediation
- Paternity
- Adoption
- Modification and Enforcement
- Alimony & Spousal Maintenance
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
- Cohabitation Agreements
- High Net Worth Divorce
- Contested Divorce
- Uncontested Divorce
- LGBT Divorce
- Negotiated Divorce
- Litigated Divorce
- Pre-Divorce Guidance
- Appealing a Divorce Decree or Judgment
- Divorce for Business Owners
Honors & Awards
Honors & Awards
- 20 Under 40, People Newspapers, 2020
- Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine, 2018 – 2020
- Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2018 – 2025
- Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law Mediation, Best Lawyers, 2024 & 2025
- Selected to the Texas Super Lawyer list, Thomson Reuters, 2022- 2024
- Selected to the Texas Rising Star list, Thomson Reuters, 2014 – 2020
- Up-and-Coming 100: Texas Rising Stars List, Thomson Reuters, 2017 – 2020
- Up-and-Coming 50: Women Texas Rising Stars List, Thomson Reuters, 2017 – 2020
Articles
Articles
- Maintaining Dignity, Respect, and Open Communication to Minimize Conflict and Protect Relationships During a Divorce October 16, 2023
- High Conflict Family Law Matters and Personality Disorders March 7, 2020
- Is a 50/50 Possession Schedule Right for Me? May 15, 2017
- Married or Not Married, That is the Question: Common Law Marriage in Texas August 26, 2014
Publications & Speeches
Publications & Speeches
- “Why Collaboration Between Family Lawyers and Mental Health Professionals Benefits Clients,” Law.com, 2023
- “Helping a Child Cope With Divorce and Separation,” Goranson Bain Ausley, 2022
- “How to Draw Clients to the Collaborative Model and Keep Them Satisfied“, Collaborative Law: Avoid Breaking Bad When Breaking Up, State Bar of Texas, 2019
- “Defending the Accused”, Innovations: Breaking Boundaries in Custody Litigation, State Bar of Texas, 2019
- “Navigating Your Family Law Matter When Someone with a Personality Disorder is Involved“, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2018
- Co-Author with Beth Maultsby, High Conflict Family Law Matters and Personality Disorders, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2013
- Direct and Cross of a Tracing Expert, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2016
- Direct and Cross of a Tracing Expert (including Characterization Issues), Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2017
Videos & Podcasts
Videos
- How Is Your Stock Portfolio Divided in a Divorce?
- How Do You Divide Restricted Stock Units in a Divorce?
- Are Increases in Stock Value Community Property in a Divorce?
- What Happens to Unvested Stock in a Divorce?
- Going Through A Divorce? Advice From A Dallas Divorce Attorney
- In-Person Versus Remote Education: What Co-Parents Need to Know
Podcasts
Presentations
Presentations
- “Steering Through Parental Alienation Hurricanes: Myriad Concerns and Mistaken IDs“ with Richard Warshak, Ph.D., Dallas Bar Association Family Law Section Bench Bar, 2021.
- “The Future of Future Support – Alimony and Spousal Maintenance“ with Diana S. Friedman and Sarah Clower Keathley, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2020.
- 35th TAFLS Annual Trial Institute, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, Faculty, 2020.
- “Collaborative Law Practice”, Dallas Area Paralegal Association, Family Law Section, Co-Presenter 2019
- “Evidence 101 for Family Lawyers”, Family and Veterans Advocacy Clinic, Texas A&M University School of Law, 2019
- “High Conflict Family Law Matters, Personality Disorders, and the Effects on Parenting and Children’s Experiences”, Innovations: Breaking Boundaries in Custody Litigation, State Bar of Texas, 2018
- “Family Law for Real Estate Professionals”, 2018
- “Tracing Demonstration”, Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, Advanced Family Law on a Shoestring, 2017
- “Tracing Demonstration”, 43rd Annual Course Advanced Family Law, 2017
- Co-Presenter with Laurel Arnold Clement, Taking Notes and Testifying in Courts, Dallas Metro Counseling Association, 2010
- Co-Presenter with Laurel Arnold Clement, “Legal and Ethical Issues Dealing with Divorced Families and Stepfamilies, Ethics Seminar for Dallas Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, 2009
- Co-Presenter with Laurel Arnold Clement, Eldorado, A Case Study: Duties of an Attorney Ad Litem, Dallas Bar Association and North Dallas Bar Association, 2008
Professional Associations
Professional Associations
- Annette Stewart American Inn of Court
- Associate Member
- Collaborative Divorce Texas (f/k/a Collaborative Law Institute of Texas)
- Member
- Collin County Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Member
- Collin County Young Lawyers Association
- Member
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- Member
- Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Member
- State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section
- Member
- Texas Family Law Foundation
- Member
- Legacy Family Court Foundation
- Grants Committee Chair
Education
Education
- St. Mary’s University School of Law, 2007
- J.D., Law
- Baylor University, 2004
- B.A., Speech Communications
Bar Admissions
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2007
Certifications
Certifications
Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2019
