George R. Bienfang
George Bienfang is a creative problem solver. He believes his clients can best be served by exploring a wide range of options - including mediation, collaborative law, and traditional litigation - to help them achieve their goals.
George is a former Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas. While with the Attorney General he worked as a managing attorney in the child support enforcement division. He has served as a Visiting Associate Judge for the Dallas County Family District courts. He has also served on the Dallas Bar Association's Judiciary Committee and Community Service Committee, as well as acting as a mentor for new attorneys handling family law cases. He is active in civic affairs, such as tutoring inter-city school children and building homes with Habitat for Humanity.
George received his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, and his J.D. from Southern Methodist University. He is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Certified Legal Specialties
- Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Certified Family Law Mediator
Education
- Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas
- J.D. - 1979
- University of Notre Dame
- B.A. - 1976
Published Works
- "Reimbursement -- It's Still Around" (Presenter and Co-author), University of Houston Family Law Practice Seminar, 2002
- "Reimbursement /Claims for Economic Contribution" (Presenter and Co-author), University of Houston Family Law Practice Seminar, 2001
- "Reimbursement -- The Good, The Bad, and Now The Ugly" (Presenter and Co-author), University of Houston Family Law Practice Seminar, 1999
- "Dealing with the Impaired Client" (Presenter and Co-author), Advanced Family Law Course, 1997
Classes/Seminars
- Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation, State Bar of Texas
Honors and Awards
- Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine, 2005
- Volunteer Attorney Program, Family Law Mentor
Professional Associations and Memberships
- State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section
- State Bar of Texas, Litigation Section
- Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Dallas Bar Association, Judiciary Committee, Member of Judicial Evaluation Sub-Committee
Past Employment Positions
- State of Texas, Assistant Attorney General
- Dallas County Family District Courts, Visiting Associate Judge
Pro Bono Activities
- Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
- Hearts and Hammers Volunteer
- Notre Dame Club of Dallas Inner City Tutoring Program
