Alexander Adewunmi
"Knowing that access to justice is sacred, I founded Adewunmi Law Firm to provide growing businesses and clients with meaningful access to legal services. When the source of the information matters as much as the information itself, choose Adewunmi Law." - Alex.
Alexander ("Alex") is the founding partner and managing attorney of Adewunmi Law Firm, PLLC. With his wealth of experience and a passion for excellence in legal practice, Alex has distinguished himself as a skilled litigator and trusted advisor in the heart of the DFW Metroplex. His legal expertise spans complex commercial litigation, arbitration, and a plethora of civil disputes, where he has adeptly represented clients in cases related to breach of contract, fraud, tortious interference, breach of fiduciary duty, and real estate disputes, both residential and commercial. Alex's commitment to justice is also evident in his work in family law matters, where he provides compassionate and robust representation.
Alex's legal acumen extends to supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, guiding them through entity formation, crafting business operating agreements, and navigating employment and contractor agreements, ensuring their legal foundations are solid and poised for success.
In recognition of his exceptional contributions to the legal community and his unwavering commitment to promoting diversity within the profession, Alex was included in The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in 2020. This accolade underscores his role as a champion of African American legal excellence.
A proud alumnus of the University of North Texas Dallas College of Law, the nation's leading law school for diversity, Alex has consistently demonstrated his dedication to legal scholarship and advocacy. During his tenure at UNT Dallas College of Law, he served as a Staff Editor for the College of Law Review and Accessible Law Journal, led as President of the Board of Advocates, and gained valuable experience as a law clerk in the 101st and 193rd Civil District Courts. Alex showcased his prowess in legal argumentation at national Mock Trial competitions, where he earned the titles of Best Advocate and Finalist in the 2018 National Employment & Labor Law Mock Trial Competition.
Practice Areas
- Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Modification, and Qualified Domestic Relations Orders
- Business Law and Litigation
Education
- UNT Dallas College of Law (J.D., 2018)
- Texas Christian University (B.S., 2014)
Professional Memberships
- Dallas Bar Association
- Tarrant County Bar Association
- Tarrant County Family Law Bar Association
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- State Bar of Texas Solo and Small Firm Section
- Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
Bar Admissions
- Texas
Professional Awards/Honors
- The National Black Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40 (2020-2021), (2021-2022), (2023-2024)
- Texas Christian University, Young Chancellor's Advisory Council (2020-2024)
- Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters (2022-2023), (2023-2024)
Administrative staff
Liz Paulson
Liz Paulson is the firm's paralegal. Liz has 7+ years of experience in various law firms and is essential to the efficiency of daily operations. Liz is proficient in drafting pleadings, contracts, and various other legal documents tailored to your needs. Liz is the main point of contact for daily updates and constant client communication.
Liz has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from The University of Texas at Tyler and participated in their first Mock Trial as part of the prosecution team. Liz is a mom of 3 children and a wife to a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and current police officer. With 3 small children, extra time is hard to come by, but when it does, she loves to be at the lake!