J. Lindsey Short Jr.
Work in Short Carter Morris, LLP
Top Rated Family Law Attorney with 56 years of experience
Family Law, Child Custody
1177 West Loop South, Suite 700, Houston, TX 77027
About J. Lindsey Short Jr.
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Child Custody
Education
- The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas, 1967J.D.
- Honors: Phi Delta Phi
- Washington & Lee University, 1965B.A.
- Honors: Delta Tau Delta
Classes and Seminars
- Over 75 Speaking Engagements, including:
- New Frontiers in Family Law, State Bar of Texas, 2007
- Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 1983, 1984, 1987-1992, 1994-2002, 2007
- Annual Trial Institute, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, 1989-1991, 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999
- Marriage Dissolution Institute, State Bar of Texas, 1980, 1987, 1989-1994, 1996, 1997, 1999
- Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists, 1998
- Texas Marital Property Institute, University of Texas Law School, 1998
- Family Law Symposium, University of Texas Law School, 1997
- Annual Convention, American Bar Association Family Law Section, 1987-1990, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1997
- Family Law Practice Seminar, University of Houston Law Foundation, 1991, 1993, 1994, 2003
- Advanced Evidence and Discovery, State Bar of Texas, 1994
- Psychology and Family Law Seminar, Houston Bar Association Family Law Section and Houston Psychological Association, 1990
- Course Director, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 1993
- Course Director, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, Trial Institute, 1990 - 1991
- Course Director, Continuing Legal Ed., American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1998
- Course Director, Divorce Taxation, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1987
- Course Director, Divorce Taxation and Retirement for Lawyers Seminar, AAML, 1986
- Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, Annual Trial Institute, 1989-1991, 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999
- Ultimate Trial Notebook, State Bar of Texas, 1994
- Galveston County Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1993
- Advanced Family Law Drafting Course, State Bar of Texas, 1990, 1991, 1993
- Annual Meeting, State Bar of Texas, 1990
- State Bar of Texas Convention, 1976, 1990
- Family Law for the Experienced General Practitioner, State Bar of Texas, 1989
- Family Law Section and Houston Certified Public Accountants Seminar, Houston Bar Association, 1989
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1989
- Utilizing Experts in Litigation Seminar, State Bar of Texas, 1989
- Federalization of Family Law Seminar, 1989
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Seminar, Dallas, Texas, 1989
- Continuing Legal Education Satellite Network, New York, New York, 1989, 1990
- Law Education Institute, Scottsdate, Arizona, 1989
- Family Law Short Course, South Texas College of Law, 1988, 1991
- Advanced Family Law Short Course, University of Houston, Law Foundation, 1988, 1991
- Family Law: A Team Approach for Attorneys, Legal Assistants, Paralegals and Secretaries, State Bar of Texas, 1988, 1990
- General Paralegal Skills: Selected Subjects in Law and Case Management, State Bar of Texas, 1988
- Family Law Team Approach, South Texas College of Law, 1988
- Advanced Institute of Matrimonial Law, 1987
- The Ad Litem Program, 1987
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Oklahoma Chapter, 1987
- Divorce Taxation and Retirement for Lawyers Seminar, AAML, 1985, 1987
- Spring Seminar, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Key West, Florida, 1985
- Family Law, Houston Young Lawyers Association, 1982, 1984
- Family Law Section Seminar, Houston Bar Association, 1981
- Advanced Family Law Course, Adjunct Professor, University of Texas School of Law, 2001
- Advanced Family Law Course, Adjunct Professor, Washington & Lee School of Law, 1998
- Family Law Seminar, Adjunct Professor, University of Houston Law Center, 1989
- Visiting Law Professor, University of Texas School of Law
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1967
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Other Affiliations
- International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1986 - Present (Founding Fellow)
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1982 - Present (Fellow)
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Texas Chapter, 1987 (President)
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1990 - Present (National Board of Governors)
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1994 (Council)
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1995 - 1999 (Vice President)
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1999 - 2000 (First Vice President)
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2000 - 2001 (President-Elect)
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2001 - 2002 (National President)
- American College of Family Trial Lawyers (Diplomat, Founding Member)
- Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Layers, 1986 - 1990 (Board of Editors)
- Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1988 - 1990 (Editor-in-Chief)
- Family Law council of Community Property States, 1986 - 1990 (Founding Member)
- American Association for Justice, 1980 - 1989
- State Bar of Texas, Family Law Council, 1985 - Present (Member)
- State Bar of Texas, Family Law Council, 1991 - 1993 (Treasurer)
- State Bar of Texas, Family Law Council, 1993 (Secretary)
- State Bar of Texas, Family Law Council, 1994 (Vice-President)
- State Bar of Texas, Family Law Council, 1995 (Chair-Elect)
- State Bar of Texas, Family Law Council, 1995 (Chair)
- State Bar of Texas, 1967 - Present (Member)
- State Bar of Texas, 1990 - 1992 (Director)
- State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee, 1988 - 1991 (Member)
- Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists, 1981 - 1989 (Member)
- Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists, 1989 (Director)
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 1980 - 1987 (Member)
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association Family law Committee, 1987 (Chairman)
- Family Law Forum, 1986 (President)
- Texas Association of Certified Family Lawyers, 1976 - 1985
- Texas Bar Foundation, 1977 - Present (Life Fellow)
- Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1976 - Present (Member)
- Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1983 - 1987 (Director)
- Houston Trial Lawyers Association, 1980 - 1989
- Houston Bar Foundation, 1967 - Present (Member)
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Family Law Advisory Commission, 1987 - 1998
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Family Law Advisory Commission, 1991 - 1992 (Vice-Chairman)
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Family Law Advisory Commission, 1993 - 1998 (Chairman)
- Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, 1985 - Present (Member)
- Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, 1989 - 1990 (Secretary/Treasurer)
- Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, 1990 - 1991 (Vice President)
- Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, 1991 - 1992 (President)
- Family Law Advisory Commission (Chair)
Past Positions
- United States Navy, Lieutenant
Fraternities and Sororities
- Delta Tau Delta
- Phi Delta Phi
Articles
Published Works
- Enforcement of Fees Family Law Advocate, Fall, 1988
- Strategy of a Custody Case New Jersey Law Journal, Fall, 1988
- Extra Benefits From Hearings For Temporary Orders Fairshare, Winter, 1988
Office Info
Other Colleagues
- 21 years of experienceAdoption, Child Custody, Guardianship, Family Law, Domestic Violence
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