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a skilled trial attorney with a proven track record.

committed, experienced legal advocates on your side

Ruth Lavada Vernier

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  • Managing Partner

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Areas Of Practice

  • Family Law
  • Adoption
  • Child Support
  • Custody & Visitation
  • Divorce
  • Collaborative Law
  • Juvenile Law
  • Visitation Rights
  • Paternity
  • Mediation
  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Guardianships

Certified Legal Specialties

  • Certified Mediator, 1994
  • Certified Negotiator, 1985

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, 2001
  • Michigan, 1995
  • New York, 1985
  • Ohio, 1983

Education

  • University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, Ohio
    • J.D. - 1983
  • University of Cincinnati
    • B.S. - 1980
    • Major: Psychology

Honors and Awards

  • Best Lawyers – Htexas, 2007 Family Law Expert
  • Best Lawyers – Htexas, 2022 Family Law Expert
  • American Institute of Family Law Attorneys – Client Satisfaction Award, 2015, 2016, 2024
  • Top Lawyers – Htexas, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
  • Top Rated Lawyer – AVVO, 2020, 2021, 2023
  • Constable’s Commendation – For Outstanding generosity and support of The Montgomery County Precinct #3 Constable’s Office
  • New York Times Power Lawyers, 2022, 2023
  • Lawyers of Distinction – Excellence in Family Law, 2021, 2022
  • American Most Honored Lawyers – American Registry, 2011, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
  • Client Champion – Martindale-Hubbell, 2021, 2022
  • Attorney & Practice Magazines Top 10 Family Law Attorneys, 2023
  • American Association of Attorney Advocates Top 10 Family Law Attorney, 2023
  • The Rotary Club of The Woodlands Foundation, 2013
  • The Chamber Member, 2023, 2024, 2025
  • Proud Serving The Community Since 1983
  • America’s Best Advocates, 2024
  • Elite Lawyers, 2025
  • Attorney and Practice Magazine’s Top 10 Family Law Attorneys, 2023
  • Society of Legal Scholars Texas Bar College, 2024

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Ohio State Bar Association, Member
  • State Bar of Michigan, Member
  • State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section, Member, 2001 to 2001
  • College of the State Bar of Texas, Member
  • State Bar Faculty Member, 2007 to 2007
  • International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Member
  • Gulf Coast Collaborative Law Network, Member
  • Alliance of Collaborative Family Law Attorneys, Member
  • Texas Lawyers for Children, Member
  • Collaborative Law Institute of Texas, Member
  • Montgomery County Bar Association, Member, 2001 to 2001
  • South Montgomery County Woodlands Chamber of Commerce, Platinum Level, Member, 2001 to 2009

Pro Bono Activities

  • Member, Rotary Club of The Woodlands, Texas, 2001 to 2001
Attorney Ruth Lavada Vernier
Ruth Lavada Vernier
has nearly 40 years of experience in family law and is well-known throughout the Houston legal community.Read Biography

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