Atty. Laura Roach
Laura Roach joined McCathern as a partner in 2019, working in the firm’s family law practice from its office in Frisco, Texas. Laura’s practice primarily focuses on mediation but she also handles a select number of litigation cases as well.
Divorce & More Attorney · Serving Frisco, TX · 30+ Years Experience
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About Laura Roach at a Glance
Laura Roach is a Partner based in Frisco, Texas, practicing at McCathern, PLLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Texas (1996), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1998), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (2000). Educated at St. Mary's University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of Arizona (BS Political, 1993). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Dallas and Collin County Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Collin County Association of Young Lawyers. Serves clients in Frisco, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Laura Roach
- Laura Roach joined McCathern as a partner in 2019, working in the firm’s family law practice from its office in Frisco, Texas
- Laura’s practice primarily focuses on mediation but she also handles a select number of litigation cases as well
- Laura’s philosophy on handling family law cases is to resolve the case as efficiently and as cost-effectively as possible
- Having handled thousands of such cases, Laura understands and sympathizes with the emotional and financial cost of a divorce
- She strives to balance the best interest of her client with the cost of continuing the fight
- Her expertise at this balancing act has helped a multitude of clients get a good result at a reasonable cost
- Prior to joining McCathern, Laura led the family law section at Albin Roach, PLLC, where she honed her family law practice in Collin County for 20 years
- She began her career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office
- As a partner at a successful law firm and a mother of three energetic and busy boys and the wife of a very energetic husband, Laura has little time to sit still
- You can often hear her say, “You can rest when you’re dead.” Laura has a knack for seeing the big picture, having little desire to focus on the minutia
- Her focus on the big picture and her high energy let clients know they are in good hands when she is on their case
- She has the necessary knowledge of the law, the ability to think outside the box, the confidence to calm fears and the sense of humor to provide a break from the stress of divorce
- If Laura Roach is on your case, as your attorney or mediator, you are going to get the best attributes and professionalism you can find in an attorney
- Laura loves a challenge and that is why she was born to mediate family law cases
- She is most satisfied when she settles a case when neither the lawyers or the parties believe there is no chance of settlement
- She has mediated thousands of cases and has settled most of them
- Laura has been recognized as D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas in 2013, 2014, 2016-2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023, and as a Thomson Reuters Texas Super Lawyer from 2013 - 2023
- In addition, Laura earned the remarkable achievement of being named to the 2023 Texas Top 100 Super Lawyers list, the 2021 - 2023 Dallas/Fort Worth Top 100 Super Lawyers list, and the 2021 - 2023 Texas Top 50 Women Super Lawyers list
- Additionally, Laura was named to: Best Lawyers The Best Lawyers in America - Family Law in 2022, 2023 and 2024 and Family Law - Mediation in 2024, “Plano’s Best Attorney” in Plano Profile magazine as far back as 2013, Top 21 to Lead Collin County into the 21st Century by Inside Collin County Business, and her favorite recognition, Texas PTA lifetime member
- When she is not at work, she loves her quality time with her three boys and her husband and two dogs
- As a family they spend a lot of time working out together (5am every morning), traveling all over the globe, being involved in Special Olympics and enjoying life in the Dallas Ft. worth area
- And if her kids and work weren’t enough, she and her Husband wrote a book together called “Divorce in Peace”
- Laura’s husband, John, is a State District Judge who presides over family law cases
- Laura and John were fed up with the destruction often caused by the adversarial, family law court system
- Their book is their effort to let divorcing couples know there is a better way to divorce than going to court
- Purchase a copy of “Divorce in Peace” at Barnes & Noble
- Honors and Awards •St
- Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio, TexaS •University of Arizona Education •2013 - 2021 Thomson Reuters Texas Super Lawyer2013, 2014, 2016 - 2019, 2021 D Magazine Best Lawyers in Dallas •One of “21 Persons Leading Collin County into the 21st Century,” Inside Collin County Business •Named “Rising Star” for Attorneys in Texas age 40 or younger by Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers, 2011 •Best Plano Attorney in Plano Profile Magazine •Texas PTA Lifetime Member Guest Appearances •Spilling the LTea by Lawyers Title DFW (Episode 21): Discussion with Laura Roach and mortgage loan officer Angela Deaton about how divorce affects the home buying process, the situations to avoid when buying a home during a divorce, and some surprising information on how to amicably separate housing at such a delicate time. •Spilling the LTea by Lawyers Title DFW (Episode 4): Discussion with Laura Roach and her husband, Judge John Roach, about the intersection of divorce proceedings and real estate
Practice Areas Explained
Laura Roach's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Laura Roach handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Frisco.
Divorce in Frisco
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Family Law in Frisco
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Civil Litigation in Frisco
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Mediation & Arbitration in Frisco
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Frisco
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Frisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Frisco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Frisco-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Frisco Choose Laura Roach
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Laura Roach's practice in the field of divorce, family law, litigation, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Laura Roach brings 30+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, Laura Roach can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, family law, and litigation, Laura Roach can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Frisco
A Frisco-based practice means Laura Roach attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Laura Roach Handles in Frisco
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Laura Roach has experience with under Texas law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Laura Roach directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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