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PRINCIPLES
Strive for the perfect balance
between form and function.
Question standard norms before
choosing to obey them.
Communicate with clarity, be complex
but never complicated.
Embrace the difficult decision
that drive creativity forward.
Constructive collegiality is key
to the stimulation of ideas.
Trust in collaboration
the hallmark of our work.
Team
Vanessa Sheppard
Vanessa has developed a practical understanding of a wide range of issues and disputes related to family law and she uses her experience, resolve, and sound judgment to craft effective solutions for her client’s complex problems. She has worked on a variety of family law cases including divorce, child custody, paternity, modification of custody and visitation, post-divorce enforcement issues, annulments, and common law marriages. Vanessa believes one of the most important aspects of her practice is seeing the “big picture” and knowing that every person and every case is unique. Vanessa will effectively represent the individual interests of every client to help them achieve their legal goals.
Vanessa earned her law degree from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law where she graduated cum laude. Before that, she graduated magna cum laude from Southern Methodist University. Vanessa enjoys volunteering in her local community and spending time with her husband and dachshund.
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Marianne Howland
Marianne Howland, a partner at Duffee + Eitzen, has been practicing family law for over ten years. She graduated from Texas A&M University School of Law in 2006. Since graduating, she has handled cases ranging the entire spectrum of family law from adoptions, custody battles, pre and post-nuptial agreements, to divorces and post-divorce modifications and enforcement. She is very comfortable in the courtroom litigating her client’s case. However, she encourages clients to settle their issues amicably when possible. Prior to joining Duffee + Eitzen, she had her own law practice for 10 years.
She has two small children and has personally been through a divorce. She brings these experiences to every case and has compassion and knowledge that assists her in her representation of each of her clients. This experience allows her to give her clients the kind of attention and advocacy they deserve.
Experience
Family Law Attorney, Law Office of Marianne Howland
October 2007-2018
A sole practitioner representing clients in divorces, custody matters, child support matters, termination of parental rights, and protective orders in Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Denton County.
Staff Attorney at Legal Aid of Northwest Texas
December 2006-October 2007
Worked as the onsite attorney at Genesis Women’s Shelter. Represented women in divorces, custody disputes and protective orders.
Education
Texas Wesleyan University School of Law
- J.D. 2003-2006
The University of North Texas, Denton, Texas
- B.A. History – 2003 (with Distinction)
- Honors: Dean’s List
Professional Associations and Memberships
- State Bar of Texas, Member
- Family Law Section
- Trial Section
- Dallas Bar Association, Member
- Attorneys Serving the Community
- Member of Oak Cliff Women and Business
George Shake
George Shake, a partner with Duffee + Eitzen, L.L.P., has been practicing law in the Dallas/Fort Worth area since graduating from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. He practices family law and special education law. George received undergraduate degrees in English Literature and Business from the City University of New York. George received a Master’s degree in School Psychology from the University of North Texas and became licensed to practice school psychology.
He worked with families directly for several years, assessing children and helping parents and schools to create educational programs for those children. George developed specialties in ADHD and Autism and has participated in countless special education meetings, discipline meetings, and teacher conferences. He has held administrative positions in several local public schools. He has written policies and trained school personnel to comply with federal and state regulations for serving children with special needs.George has been working on behalf of individuals with disabilities for twenty-five years and training professionals throughout the Dallas area for fifteen years. George’s work in family law often involves families with children with disabilities.
