Constance A. Mims

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Constance A. Mims: Attorney with Mims Ballew Hollingsworth, PLLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

Constance Mims has over a decade of experience practicing exclusively family law and three years of experience as a family law paralegal. Mrs. Mims is Collaborative law certified, and is a shrewd negotiator, not to mention her experience in contested and agree child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, alimony, prenuptial agreements and divorce issues, both in court and in the appellate arena.

Mrs. Mims graduated from Texas Christian University in 2002 ("Go Frogs") and received her Juris Doctor Degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, which is now knows as Texas A&M University School of Law, in 2007. While at TCU, Mims majored in Political Science and was a May I. Gourley Scholar. Ms. Mims is also a member of the St. Patrick Cathedral Parish of Fort Worth.

Resume

Board Certified - Family Law

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated

Fort Worth Magazine’s 2021 Top Attorneys

Client Distinction Award - Lawyers.com

Platinum Client Champion Award - Martindale-Hubbell

Lead Counsel Rated - LawInfo®

State Bar of Texas Star of Achievement Award

Best Substantive Law Series - Dallas Bar Associate Headnotes

Honors and Activities:

Dean's List - Spring 2005, Fall 2006, Spring 2007

Research Assistant Summer 2005, Summer 2006, Fall 2006, Spring 2007

Working member of the Wesleyan Innocence Project

Intern for Shelly Fowler, Attorney At Law 2006-2007

Speaking Engagements

Property Caselaw Update, 2020 Advanced Family Law on a Shoestring Seminar

Family Law Seminar 2012, Legal Aid of Northwest Texas Equal Justice Volunteer Program, Moderator

Property Caselaw Update, 2021 Advanced Family Law on a Shoestring Seminar

Publications

Child Support & Spousal Maintenance: Knowledge is power, Co-Author, National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, December 2014

Fast Guide to Family Law, Co-Author, Family Law Section, State Bar of Texas, 2016

The importance of Military Divorce Planning, Dallas Bar Association Headnotes, November 2016 Volume 41 Number 11

Recent Trends and questions in Family Law Settlements, Dallas Bar Association Headnotes, September 2018 Volume 43 Number 9

Reported Cases

In Re: Cindy Lynn Rhodes, Relator, 293 S.W.3d 342 (Tex. App. Fort Worth, 2009)

In Re: Cindy Lynn Rhodes, Relator, 2010 Tex. App. LEXIS 305 (Fort Worth, 2010)

In re Richardson, 2012 Tex. App. LEXIS 1518 (Tex. App. 2012)

In the Interest of C.M.J., 2012 Tex. App. LEXIS 10601 (Tex. App. 2012)

Memberships

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

U.S. Supreme Court Bar

Fellow, College of the State Bar of Texas

State Bar of Texas Collaborative Section Council, Treasurer

Lifetime Member, Texas Family Law Foundation

State Bar of Texas

Tarrant County Bar Association

Tarrant County Family Law Bar

Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Family Law
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Areas of Practice (8)

  • Family Law
  • Collaborative Law
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Spousal Maintenance
  • Alimony
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Divorce

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Texas Christian University, B.S., Political Science, Mary I. Gourley Scholar, 2002
Law School Attended:
Texas Wesleyan School of Law, J.D., 2007
Year of First Admission:
2007
Admission:
2007, Texas; 2012, U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
State Bar of Texas; Tarrant County Bar Association.
Certifications:
Board Certified, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Family Law
ISLN:
920530830

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
$150 - $500/hr

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (13 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.6/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/11/22 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/22/22 in Family Law

    Highest quality of Professionalism. Best lawyering abilities in the State of Texas. Excellent communication skills. Able to create strategy for clients. Always able to see the big picture as well as use details to her client's advantage. I giv... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/06/17 in Divorce

    I've had three cases with Ms. Mims where we were opposing counsel. She is knowledgable, pleasant and prepared. She is also very knowledgable about military divorces and retirement issues and willing to share her expertise in this area.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 05/01/17 in Family Law

    Constance was opposing counsel on a case we had together. It was a very complex and difficult case for multiple reasons. Not only did Constance display a high degree of skill in her role as advocate, her professionalism and poise under pressure wer... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/01/17 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 04/28/17 in Family Law

    Constance Mims is an outstanding attorney who passionately advocates for her clients. She is a skilled litigator with an intimate knowledge of the law. I would highly recommend her to any person seeking a Family Law attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/28/17 in Family Law

    An excellent attorney who serves her clients with genuine compassion and expertice!

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Associate/Assistant General Counsel on 05/09/13 in Divorce

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/08/17 in Family Law

    Candace is fairly well known to me. I first knew her when she was in in law school and working for the mediator i regularly used. She has been dedicated to her legal education and the practice of law. I have not seen her in action in the courtroom bu... Read more

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  • 4.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/06/17 in Family Law

    Integrity and honesy.

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Avvo Client Review
4.6/5.0 (18 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Lawyers Client Review
4.5/5.0 (11 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

Wonderful attorney! I highly recommend Constance Mims for quality, caring and overall exceptional service. Constance is a compassionate attorney advocating for the best for her clients.

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