Stephen F. (Buddy) Luce

Stephen F. (Buddy) Luce is a Texas family law and civil trial attorney at Luce Law Firm who represents clients in divorce, child custody, child support, property division, enforcement, modification, relocation, and related disputes. He is Board Certified in both Family Law and Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, credentials he has held since 1990. His practice combines negotiation, strategic planning, and courtroom advocacy for clients facing difficult family transitions and contested domestic relations matters throughout North Texas family courts.

Luce earned his J.D. from St. Mary’s University School of Law and his B.S. in Finance from the University of Texas at Arlington. He was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1978 and to the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas in 1980. His finance background supports his work in cases involving property characterization, tracing, business valuation, separate property claims, and other financial issues that frequently arise during divorce proceedings and complex marital asset disputes.

Luce has practiced law for decades and has handled family law matters ranging from negotiated settlements to contested trials. His work includes disputes involving divorce, custody, visitation, child support, enforcement of court orders, property division, and relocation. He has also served as a speaker for State Bar of Texas programs and the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists and has coached law students in trial advocacy, reflecting long-standing involvement in litigation training and family law education and complex evidentiary issues.

Stephen F. (Buddy) Luce has held leadership roles in the legal and local communities. He served as president of the Irving Bar Association and was a member and later president of the Carroll Independent School District Board of Trustees. He has also participated in the Carroll Educational Foundation, Southlake Teen Court, and Bob Jones Nature Center. His professional affiliations include the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association, and State Bar of Texas professional sections.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney at Law, Luce Law Firm
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association
• Member, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
• Former President, Irving Bar Association
• Member, Fort Worth Bar Association, Family Law Section

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• St. Mary’s University School of Law San Antonio
  Juris Doctorate (JD)
• University of Texas at Arlington
  BS in Finance

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