I received my law degree from the University of Texas at Austin, after which I began my legal career in Houston with a large international law firm. I have spent my entire career as a trial lawyer representing plaintiffs and defendants in divorce and family law matters, personal injury, toxic tort, professional malpractice, and business cases.
I have a broad and varied business background having practiced as a CPA with an international accounting firm, served as Chief Financial Officer of a small closely-held business, and worked as a securities broker for two national firms.
I am Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I am also AV peer review rated, the highest rating possible, by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, rated Superb by Avvo, and designated a Texas Super Lawyer (2018-2022).
I also am a Texas Certified Family Mediator and maintain an active family mediation and collaborative law practice. For more information, please see my dedicated mediation website, www.texasfamilymediator.com.
Admissions
- All Texas Courts
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Professional and Bar Associations
- State Bar of Texas
- State Bar of Texas – Family Law Section
- College of the State Bar of Texas
- Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
- Texas Family Law Foundation (Life Member)
- Jefferson County Bar Association
- Houston Bar Association
- Houston Bar Association – Family Law Section
- Fort Bend County Bar Association
Community Service
- Family First Contributors (2009 – 2016)
Live at Five (KFDM-TV, Channel 6) - Symphony League of Beaumont
President (2008-2009)
Board of Directors (1999-2011)
Third Vice-President (2006-2007)
Debutante Chair (2005-2006)
Symphony Ball Chair (2004) - Junior League of Beaumont (1994-present)
Lagniappe Chair (2000-2001) - Julie Rogers Gift of Life
Board of Directors (2000-2010)
Volunteer of the Year (2005)
Kickoff Chair for Breast Cancer Awareness (2004) - Neches River Festival
Board of Directors (2007-2011)
Invitations Chair (2007)
Reservations Chair (2006) - Beaumont Community Partners for Children (Rainbow Room)
Board of Directors (1995-2004) - CASA of Southeast Texas
“Casas for CASA” Chair (2002) - All Saints Episcopal School
Parents’ Association Treasurer (2004-2005)