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Kate Mataya

Partner
kmataya@mcclure-lawgroup.com
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214.692.8200

8115 Preston Rd #270
Dallas, Texas 75225

My approach to each case is compassionate, strategic, and creative. I listen to truly understand each client’s priorities, and then work efficiently to achieve a resolution that best meets their needs.

Education

Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D.
University of Texas, B.B.A. Marketing

Representative Work
  • Represented a stay at home mother to negotiate co-ownership of a quarter billion-dollar real estate transaction during a divorce.
  • Represented an executive of a Fortune 500 company to obtain a family violence protective order and ultimately a favorable property division in contested litigation.
  • Represented a working dad and helped him obtain primary possession of his toddler and impose supervised possession and necessary alcohol testing and treatment standards on his spouse.
  • Represented a CEO of a multi-million-dollar company to protect his business entities and estate through a premarital agreement and secured a swift division of his valuable assets in a subsequent divorce.
  • Excluded the expert report of child custody evaluator who demonstrated bias and errors at trial and in the evaluation methods.
  • Represented a mother in lifting a geographic restriction to enable her to relocate with her child to South Texas where she had family support.
  • Empower clients who value efficiency, speed, and a positive coparenting relationship to negotiate informally and achieve optimal outcomes.
Awards and Accolades
  • 2023-2019 “Texas Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
  • 2019-2018 “Top Attorneys” by Fort Worth Magazine
  • 2022-2018 “Dynamic Women of Dallas” by Modern Luxury
  • 2019-2017 “Power Players” by Modern Luxury
  • 2022-2021 “Power Players” by Modern Luxury
Memberships and Affiliations
  • State Bar of Texas
  • National Society for Collegiate Scholars
Publications
  • Mutual Misunderstanding: How Better Communication Will Improve the Administration of the Indian Child Welfare Act in Texas, 16 Tex. Admin. L. J. 423 (2014).
  • Case Law Update, 15 Tex. Admin. L.J. 1 (2014).
Client Reviews
★★★★★
"McClure Law Group was very professional and responsive. They listened to my concerns and desires as it pertains to the service requested and I'm very pleased." Jade Nguyen
★★★★★
"Kelly and her team are always a pleasure to work with, and their work product always exceeds one’s expectations." George Tamke
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"When I most needed professional, good quality responses McClure Law Group was there. Thank you for the service that I have received from everyone!" Norma Charles
★★★★★
"McClure Law Group’s team is very responsive! I have very much appreciated their communication. They are always on top of what is happening and return my calls or emails quickly." Brie Cherry
★★★★★
"Kelly McClure has been representing me for the past several years and has been an amazing advocate, confidant and sounding board. She is always available by phone, even when she is on vacation. She has answered my questions on weekends and always given me an honest opinion. I highly recommend this group to anyone." Heather Bell
★★★★★
"The McClure Law Group helped me through a very difficult divorce and they definitely had my back every step of the way. I couldn’t recommend the team enough!" Shell A.
★★★★★
"I could not be happier to have had McClure Law. I truly appreciate their accessibility and patience. I can tell they are very knowledgeable, and I trust their guidance. I am SO thankful I went with great lawyers to handle my family case." Victor Lollar
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"Kelly is detailed oriented and she truly cares about her clients. Her knowledge of the laws and her ability to get a case resolved make her stand far above others. I highly recommend McClure for your family law needs!" Peter Morgan