Eric A. Navarrette
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Eric Navarrette is an experienced litigation and collaborative family law attorney who is well-versed in the practice of complex family law cases, including divorce, child custody, division of property, characterization of property, relocation, grandparent and non-parent rights, premarital and postnuptial agreements, and protective orders. Eric primarily serves clients in Denton, Tarrant, Collin and Wise Counties.
Understanding the emotional and the business aspects of family law, Eric concentrates his efforts on helping to prosecute, defend and protect his clients’ interests, as well as the interest of their children. He concentrates his Collaborative Law practice on resolving clients’ individual and mutual goals through interest-based negotiations with the opposing party. In his trial practice, Eric is committed to providing zealous and aggressive representation in the courtroom, while helping educate his clients throughout the litigation process.
Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Eric has earned recognition on the Texas Rising Stars listing of the state’s top young lawyers 2013-2015. He was also listed among the Best Lawyers in America several years in a row. He graduated from Texas Tech University School of Law in 2006 after earning his BA in criminal justice from St. Mary’s University in 2003. He is fluent in Spanish. In his spare time, Eric is a proud board member of DFW Angels and Hope’s Door New Beginning Center.
Bar Membership
State Bar of Texas, May 2007
Certifications
Board Certified – Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2013
Education
Texas Tech University School of Law, Doctor of Jurisprudence, December 2006
St. Mary’s University, Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, May 2003
Honors
Avvo Rating – 10.0: Top Attorney
Super Lawyers – Top 100 Rising Stars: 2013-2020
Texas Super Lawyers – Rising Stars Edition: 2017-2020
Super Lawyers: 2021-2024
Best Lawyers in America 2016-2025
Best Law Firms®️️️️️️ Rankings 2025
Community Leadership
Vice President, Board of Directors, DFW Angels (Organization Supporting Foster Care Families)
Board Member, Hope’s Door New Beginning Center
National Affiliations
Chi Phi Fraternity
Gamma Sigma Alpha National Greek Academic Honor Society
Order of Omega Leadership Honor Society
Phi Alpha Delta International Law Fraternity
Professional Affiliations
Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, 2014 – Present
College of the State Bar of Texas, 2011 – Present
Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, 2011 – Present
Dallas County Bar Association, 2010 – Present
Dallas County Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2010 – Present
Denton County Young Lawyers Association, 2010 – Present (President Elect, 2013-2014)
Denton County Bar Association, 2010 – Present
Denton County Collaborative Professionals, 2012 – Present (Director, 2013-2014)
Texas Family Law Foundation, 2009 – Present
State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section, 2008 – Present
Lubbock County Bar Association, 2007 – 2010
Lubbock County Young Lawyers Association, 2007 – 2010
Lubbock County Bar Association, Collaborative Law Section, 2009 – 2010
Publications
Agreements Between Counsel and Parties: Rule 11, MSA’s and Other Settlement Agreements, Contributing Author, 36th Annual Advanced Family Law Course (2010)
Lexis Family Code Update, Statutory Update to Lexis Family Code, Contributing Author (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)
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Navarrette Family Law
Family Law Focused
We are experienced litigators and collaborative divorce family law attorneys.
Top-Notch Legal Knowledge
Our founding attorneys are Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
A Boutique Firm
We are devoted to providing unparalleled family law representation.
Committed to Our Clients
We will work with you to protect and defend you and your children’s best interests.