Overview

Calabrese Budner LLP is a Dallas-based boutique family law firm focused on complex, high-stakes divorce and custody matters. The firm represents clients in cases involving significant financial, business, and personal interests, bringing a strategic, disciplined approach to every stage of the process.

The firm is known for treating divorce as more than a legal dispute—it is a series of decisions that shape long-term outcomes. Whether through litigation or negotiated resolution, the team emphasizes clarity, preparation, and thoughtful strategy to protect what matters most.

With experience handling high-asset property division, business ownership issues, and emergency court intervention, Calabrese Budner combines financial sophistication with strong advocacy. The firm also offers Collaborative Divorce, helping clients resolve matters privately and efficiently when appropriate.

The firm has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2008, with multiple attorneys honored across key areas of family law, including Family Law, Family Law Mediation, Family Law Arbitration, Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation, and Collaborative Law: Family Law. This recognition reflects consistent peer acknowledgment for professional excellence and depth of experience.

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Best Lawyers Recognized:
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Rankings

Regional

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tier
2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Family Law
Tier
3
Dallas/Fort Worth
Family Law Mediation

Rankings

Regional

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tier
2
Dallas/Fort Worth
Family Law
Tier
3
Dallas/Fort Worth
Family Law Mediation

Practice Areas

Calabrese Budner LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 2 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Adoption
  • Child Custody
  • Collaborative Law: Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Family Law
  • Family Law Arbitration
  • Family Law Mediation
  • Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation
  • Family Litigation
  • High Asset Divorce
  • Paternity
  • Post-Nuptial Agreements
  • Pre-Nuptial Agreements

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Calabrese Budner LLP proudly has 1 lawyer recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Firm News

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August 27, 2026
Why Prenups and Postnups Matter for High-Net-Worth Couples — Calabrese Budner On Benefits of These Agreements
Read Article Why Prenups and Postnups Matter for High-Net-Worth Couples — Calabrese Budner On Benefits of These Agreements
July 17, 2026
Prenups in The Modern Era
Read Article Prenups in The Modern Era
March 6, 2026
Dallas Attorneys at Calabrese Budner Talk How Family Disputes Turn Urgent — and Why Experience Matters
Read Article Dallas Attorneys at Calabrese Budner Talk How Family Disputes Turn Urgent — and Why Experience Matters
February 27, 2026
Is There a Better Way to Divorce? Inside the Collaborative Divorce Process
Read Article Is There a Better Way to Divorce? Inside the Collaborative Divorce Process
February 26, 2026
6 Things to Expect in the First 60 Days of Divorce with Expert Lee Budner
Read Article 6 Things to Expect in the First 60 Days of Divorce with Expert Lee Budner
January 8, 2026
High Conflict Divorce No One Wants — But Many Face
Read Article High Conflict Divorce No One Wants — But Many Face
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Dallas, TX
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