Dorothy K. Lawrence

The founder of the Dorothy Butler Law Firm, Dorothy K. Lawrence focuses her practice largely on consumer bankruptcy matters. Located in Dripping Springs, Texas, she represents clients in Hays and Travis counties and the surrounding areas. In addition to her bankruptcy practice, Ms. Lawrence has extensive experience in federal income tax matters. Admitted to practice in Texas since 2010, she is additionally admitted to practice in Louisiana and before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas and the U.S. District Courts for the Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of Louisiana.

In her bankruptcy practice, Ms. Lawrence assists people who are overwhelmed by their seemingly insurmountable financial obligations that include credit card debts, medical bills, certain tax obligations, unsecured and secured loans, and judgments. She explains the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, outlines the eligibility and other requirements for each, and proceeds to assist them with the required filings and other paperwork. Ms. Lawrence’s tax practice is informed by her possession of a Master of Laws in taxation that she received in 2009 from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. It encompasses the preparation of income, gift, and estate tax returns, as well as payroll taxes, assistance with audits, tax opinions, the tax effect on certain types of transactions and related divorce matters such as property division.

Ms. Lawrence holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Louisiana State University, and prior to obtaining her LL.M., she attended the Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center and received her Juris Doctor in 2008. Her professional affiliations include the Travis County Women Lawyers Association and the Austin Bar Association. She holds a 10.0 "Superb" peer-review rating through Avvo for the high quality of her work.

Dorothy Butler Law Firm is a debt relief agency. The firm helps people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.