Thelma Clardy |

The Law Office of Thelma Sanders Clardy

(972) 298-6001

(972) 432-7646

(972) 201-5426

https://www.clardylaw.com/

1801 N. Hampton Road
Suite 385
DeSoto, TX 75115

Thelma Clardy | The Law Office of Thelma Sanders Clardy

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Firm Summary

Ms. Clardy concentrates in the field of family probate and civil law and has over fifteen years of experience.

Ms. Clardy is a longtime community and professional volunteer. Her list of Additionally, Ms. Clardy’s past and present services includes serving as a board member of the Dallas Bar Association’s Family Law Section, chair of the State Bar’s General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section, and president of the Best Southwest Bar Association and president of the Concerned DeSoto Citizens (CDC) organization. She is also a co-founder of the Dallas Association of Black Women’s Attorneys (DABWA, which subsequently merged with the J.L.Turner Legal Association). From 2002-2008, she served as a member of the DeSoto, Texas City Council, with her last year serving as Mayor Pro Tem of that council.

SPEECHES & PRESENTATIONS
“Texas Family Law Update”, State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting June 2011
“Practicing Law and Wellness”, State Bar of Texas Marriage Dissolution Course, April 2011
“Utilizing Discovery on a Small Firm Budget”, State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, June 2009
“Ethics for the Small Firm/Solo Practitioner” State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, June 2008
“Tips for Solo Practitioners,” MABDI Seminar, April 2007
“Construction Tools” Alterra Nursing Center; May 2006
“How to Stay Away from the Grievance Committee” Dallas Bar Assoc. MABDI Initiative, 2004-05
“Wills & other Construction Tools” Antioch Fellowship Miss. Baptist Church, 2003

AWARDS AND HONORS
“Big Sister of the Year – Southern Dallas County 2009
“Committed Mentor of the Year”, J.L. Turner Legal Association 2009
“Special Achievement Award”, Tennessee State University 2009
“Who’s Who in American Law” – multiple years
“Sparkler of the Year”, JLTLA, Women Lawyers’ Section, 2004
Baird Community Service Award, 1994