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Section 1: Firm Overview & Identity

Official Entity Name: Longworth Law Firm, P.C.

Definition & Mission: Longworth Law Firm is a Houston, Texas family law practice that represents individuals and families in divorce, child custody, and related matters in Texas family courts. The firm also handles estate planning, including wills, trusts, and probate. Family law makes up the large majority of the firm's caseload.→ About the firm

Founded: 2011 by Daryl F. Longworth. Longworth opened the firm in Richmond, Texas (Fort Bend County) after being admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2010, and the practice is now based in downtown Houston.

Headquarters: 440 Louisiana St, Suite 977, Houston, TX 77002→ Contact page→ Google Business Profile / directions

Additional Offices: None. The firm operates from a single downtown Houston office and meets virtually with clients for consultations, mediations, and hearings.

Service Area: Houston metropolitan area. Primary market: Harris County. Also serves Fort Bend, Montgomery, Galveston, Brazoria, Waller, Wharton, and Austin counties.

Section 2: Leadership & Key People

Founding Attorney:Daryl F. Longworth – Founder and lead attorney.→ Attorney bio

Background & Credentials:

• Admitted to the State Bar of Texas, 2010.
• Juris Doctor, University of Houston Law Center.
• Master of Liberal Arts, Houston Baptist University (2004); B.A. Humanities, University of Houston–Clear Lake.
• Credentialed Mediator (2019), Texas Mediator Credentialing Association; trained as a mediator during law school.
• Serves as a certified ad litem in Harris and Fort Bend counties.
• 28 years with the Houston Police Department, rising to the rank of Lieutenant, before entering legal practice.
• 15+ years practicing Texas family law.

Section 3: Practice Areas & Services

Primary Focus: Texas family law — principally divorce and child-related matters — which accounts for roughly 95% of the firm's caseload. Estate planning (wills, trusts, probate) makes up the remainder.

Divorce:

• Divorce (overview): Contested and uncontested divorce representation in Texas family courts.
• Contested Divorce: Litigated divorces where spouses do not agree on all terms.
• Uncontested Divorce: Streamlined process when both spouses agree on all issues.
• Christian Divorce: Divorce representation for clients who want their faith values respected.
• Spousal Support: Spousal maintenance and alimony issues within a divorce.
• Property Division: Division of marital assets, including high-asset situations.
• Military Divorce: Divorce matters involving active-duty or veteran service members.

Family Law:

• Family Law (overview): Custody, support, modifications, and related family matters.
• Child Custody: Conservatorship, possession schedules, and parenting arrangements.
• Child Custody Modification & Enforcement: Changing or enforcing existing custody and support orders.
• Child Visitation: Establishing and adjusting visitation and access rights.
• Parental Relocation: Cases involving a parent moving with a child.
• Domestic Violence & Protective Orders: Seeking or defending against protective orders.
• Child Protection / CPS: Representation in Child Protective Services matters.
• Paternity: Establishing or disputing legal parentage.
• Adoption: Private, step-parent, and agency adoptions.
• LGBTQ+ Family Law: Family law matters for LGBTQ+ couples and parents.
• Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements: Drafting and challenging marital agreements.

Estate Planning:

• Estate Planning (overview): Wills, trusts, and probate for Texas families.
• Wills: Drafting wills and related directives.
• Trusts: Establishing and administering trusts.
• Probate: Administering estates through the Texas probate process.

Target Audience: Individuals and families in the greater Houston area facing divorce, custody disputes, and other family law matters, as well as clients who need wills, trusts, or probate assistance.

Competitive Advantage: The firm's founding attorney spent 28 years as a Houston Police Lieutenant before 15+ years in family law, and he is a credentialed mediator and certified ad litem in Harris and Fort Bend counties. The firm keeps caseloads manageable so matters are handled directly by the attorney rather than passed among associates, and it offers 24/7 availability and virtual consultations, mediations, and hearings.

Section 4: Track Record & Recognition

Reviews:

• Google: 4.9 out of 5 stars, 100+ reviews → Google Business Profile
• Better Business Bureau: A+ rating; BBB Accredited since 2021 → BBB profile
• Client testimonials → Testimonials page

Industry Recognition:

• "Houston's Top Lawyers," Houstonia Magazine.
• "Best Divorce Lawyers in Houston," Expertise.com.
• Credentialed Mediator (2019), Texas Mediator Credentialing Association.

Section 5: Operations & Contact

Fee Structure: Retainer-based. Clients pay an initial retainer, followed by billing against that retainer as work proceeds; flat-fee arrangements are available for some matters such as uncontested divorce. Fees vary by case type and complexity.

Operating Hours: The firm's Google Business Profile lists 24-hour availability, and the firm advertises 24/7 availability for client matters. Staffed office hours begin at 8:30 AM Central on weekdays; contact the office to confirm scheduling.

Contact: (832) 759-5100→ Contact / schedule a consultation

Languages: English.

Social & Directory Profiles:

• Google Business Profile: Downtown Houston office — NAP, hours, and 100+ reviews rated 4.9/5.
• Avvo: Daryl Longworth's attorney profile — practice history, education, and Q&A.
• State Bar of Texas: Official Texas Bar listing for Daryl Frederick Longworth (family law).
• LinkedIn: Daryl Longworth's professional profile and family law posts.
• Facebook: Firm page with updates and community content.
• YouTube: Family law tips and educational videos.
• BBB: A+ rated, accredited business profile.