Anita Savage, ADR Attorney in Dallas, Texas
Over 30 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Child Custody, and Divorce
Managing PartneratWilson, Lake & Savage, PLLC
Dallas, TX
Practicing adr in Dallas since 1996.
- 30+
- Years practicing
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Anita Savage is a managing partner based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on ADR, Child Custody, and Divorce. Anita has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wilson, Lake & Savage, PLLC.
- Based in
- Dallas, TX
- Experience
- over 30 years
- Known for
- ADR · Child Custody · Divorce
- Handles ADR, Child Custody, and Divorce matters from Dallas, TX.
- Over 30 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Anita Savage: Anita Savage is a managing partner based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on ADR, Child Custody, and Divorce. Anita has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wilson, Lake & Savage, PLLC.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Anita takes on
Anita concentrates on adr, child custody, divorce, family law, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Anita handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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Child Custody
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Divorce
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Family Law
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General
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Prenup
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Real Estate
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ADR cases in Dallas, Texas
Anita takes adr matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Anita agrees to represent you.
Child Custody cases in Dallas, Texas
Anita takes child custody matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Anita agrees to represent you.
Divorce cases in Dallas, Texas
Anita takes divorce matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Anita agrees to represent you.
Family Law cases in Dallas, Texas
Anita takes family law matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Anita agrees to represent you.
General cases in Dallas, Texas
Anita takes general matters in Dallas, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Anita agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Anita Savage — adr lawyer in Dallas
Anita Savage is a managing partner based in Dallas, TX. The practice focuses on ADR, Child Custody, and Divorce. Anita has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wilson, Lake & Savage, PLLC.
Anita helps parents stay focused on their children and on protecting them from the trauma that contested and prolonged litigation brings with it. “I believe every child deserves the freedom to continue to love both parents even if they don’t live together anymore,” says Anita, “and every parent deserves to maintain a close, loving relationship with their child despite living apart from the other parent.”
As a seasoned litigator, Anita believes her clients benefit most when their divorce or custody matter is resolved by agreement, outside of a courtroom. When that is not possible, however, she’s the first to roll up her shirtsleeves and fight the good fight.
“Sometimes, no matter how much my client hopes to stay out of court, it simply can’t be avoided,’’ Anita explains. “This can happen when the other party refuses to compromise, thinking they will ‘win’ if they go to court. Unfortunately, going to court can be necessary when mental health issues or addiction cause an impasse or a safety concern that requires more protection than the affected party is willing to agree to.”
In and out of the courtroom, Anita pours all of her energy, knowledge and experience into understanding each client’s unique needs. She works hard, advocating with passion and compassion, to help each client achieve the best possible resolution of their case.
Anita began her legal career more than two decades ago, first in Georgia and then in Colorado. In 2003, she limited her practice to family law exclusively when she began working at one of Denver’s most preeminent family law firms. “That is where I found my calling helping families through crisis.” In 2008, Anita began practicing in Texas and she has called Dallas home ever since.
Anita is the immediate past-President of Collaborative Divorce Dallas. She currently serves as Vice-Chair of the State Bar of Texas’s Collaborative Law Section and as Chair of the Dallas Bar Association’s Collaborative Law Section. In 2020, Anita was selected to Lawdragon’s Top 500 Leading Family Lawyers in the United States and has as a Best Lawyer in America for her work in Family Law every year since 2018, and in Collaborative Law since 2019. Texas Monthly consistently lists her as one of the Top Women Attorneys in Texas and she has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer every year since 2015. Anita is a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and the Colorado Bar Foundation, which recognize individual attorneys who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to their clients and to the legal system.
HONORS & AWARDS
• Board Certified in Family Law, 2023
• The Best Lawyers in America©, Family Law, Woodward and White Press, 2018-current
• The Best Lawyers in America©, Collaborative Law, Woodward and White Press, 2019-current
• Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2015-current
• Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers in the United States
• Top Women Attorneys in Texas, Texas Monthly, 2020-current
PUBLICATIONS
• 15 Tips Divorce Attorneys Use To Strengthen Their Own Marriages, Women’s Health, 2017
• 5 Important Questions to Ask Your Family Law Attorney About Custody & Divorce, Custody X Change, 2017
• Collaborative Divorce in Texas, Avvo, 2009
• How do I calculate child support if living in Texas?, Avvo, 2009
PRESENTATIONS
• “Collaborative Law Practice”, Dallas Area Paralegal Association, Family Law Section, Co-Presenter 2019
ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS
• Collaborative Divorce Dallas, immediate past-President
• Dallas Bar Association, Collaborative Law Section, Chair
• State Bar of Texas, Collaborative Law Section, Vice-Chair
• Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section, Past Board Member
• The College of the State Bar of Texas, Member
• Annette Stewart American Inn of Court, Barrister Level Member
• Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
• Colorado Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
Anita's approach to adr cases
Anita helps parents stay focused on their children and on protecting them from the trauma that contested and prolonged litigation brings with it. “I believe every child deserves the freedom to continue to love both parents even if they don’t live together anymore,” says Anita, “and every parent deserves to maintain a close, loving relationship with their child despite living apart from the other…
The kind of cases Anita takes
Anita reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, child custody, and divorce matters in Dallas and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Georgia State University
J.D. · 1994
University of Toronto
B.A. Criminal · 1990
Jurisdictions
Anita's state bar admissions
Texas
2008 · ACTIVE
Colorado
1997 · ACTIVE
Georgia
1996 · ACTIVE
Anita studied at J.D. in Georgia State University and B.A. Criminal in University of Toronto.
Law school and academic background
Anita completed J.D. in Georgia State University and B.A. Criminal in University of Toronto. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Anita runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Anita Savage's office in Dallas
Anita's primary office is at Campbell Center South Tower, 8150 N. Central Expressway, Suite 260, Dallas, TX, 75206. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Wilson, Lake & Savage, PLLC
Campbell Center South Tower, 8150 N. Central Expressway, Suite 260
Dallas, TX 75206
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How to hire Anita Savage — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Anita usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Anita charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Anita's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Anita will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in Dallas, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Anita
Anita discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Anita confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Anita's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Anita Savage
How much does it cost to hire Anita for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Anita walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Anita offer a free consultation?
Anita charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Anita's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Anita's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in Texas typically take?
Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Anita gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Anita take my case if I'm outside Dallas?
Anita is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Anita will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Anita?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Anita will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Anita accepting new adr clients right now?
Anita's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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