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Michael Childs is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Journalism.  He received his Juris Doctorate from South Texas College of Law, with a focus on civil litigation.

Mr. Childs first came to the firm in 1996 as a law clerk and became an associate in November 1996.   He has extensive experience with complex property division, contested custody suits and paternity issues. He has worked with numerous professional athletes and their agents and is well-versed in the complex and sensitive nature of their cases.

Mr. Childs is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, Houston Bar Association, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, Burta Rhodes Raborn American Inns of Court--Family Law, Texas Young Lawyers Association, Houston Young Lawyers Association, and the Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists . Mr. Childs has previously served as a director of the Houston Bar Association-Family Law Section. He has published several articles for continuing education courses.
 In December of 2001, he became board certified in family law by the Texas State Board of Legal Specialization.

Mr. Childs has been named as a Rising Star by Texas Monthly Magazine in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007.

While in college, he was involved in a variety of activities, including both private and community organizations. In addition, he worked for the Texas A&M University Office of General Counsel as a legal assistant and a law librarian.  During law school, he worked with the South Texas Disability clinic, providing free legal aid, and participated in litigation competitions.

He is married with three small children and enjoys playing golf.