Leigh de la Reza - Austin, TX
Attorney at Bryant, Colletti, Kaplan, Kinsler, & De La Reza, LLP
Family Law Lawyers in Austin, TX
2600 Via Fortuna Terrace 1 Suite 440 Austin, TX 78746
- 1 Super Lawyers®
-
21
Years
Experience
Austin Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 04/03/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Child Custody
- Collaborative Law
- Divorce
Attorney Information
Overview
Leigh is devoted to her clients and always strives to reach a favorable resolution, whether through trial, settlement conference or mediation. As a child of divorce, Leigh understands the emotional and financial difficulty that families face and she brings a unique talent for problem solving complex issues.
Leigh has a special knack for high conflict cases and difficult property issues. Leigh has successfully litigated intellectual property disputes, business valuations, and reconstituted estates due to the waste of assets. She has even won Daubert challenges excluding expert witnesses from testifying for the opposing party. Additionally, Leigh has successfully tried several family law trials to a jury.
Leigh is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She is a member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialist and a Fellow of the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. She is a member of the Family Law Council of the State Bar of Texas, a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas, as well as the Past-President of the Austin Bar Association Family Law Section. Leigh is a frequent speaker at family law courses and seminars, and the author of numerous family law articles and publications.
Leigh’s husband, Andre is a Captain in the Austin Fire Department and founder of the Emergency Service Pipes and Drums Association. Leigh is able to use her knowledge and skill with public safety and pension issues to gain advantage in family law cases for fire, police and EMS service members when faced with divorce.
Leigh is also the Girl Scout leader for her twin daughter’s troop and an occasional volunteer with the Austin Yacht Club. In her free time, Leigh enjoys sailing, writing, and painting.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Pro Bono Achievement Award, St. Mary’s University, School of Law
- Best Speaker, Moot Court Competition, St. Mary’s University, School of Law
Other Sources of Feedback About Leigh de la Reza
Included on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Texas Super Lawyers list
Education
-
Legal Education
-
St. Mary's University School of Law,
San Antonio,
Texas, 2005
J.D.
-
St. Mary's University School of Law,
San Antonio,
Texas, 2005
-
Non Legal Education
-
University of Texas at San Antonio, 2002
B.A.
-
University of Texas at San Antonio, 2002
Current Employment Position(s)
-
Attorney | Partner
Past Positions
- Law Office of Leigh de la Reza, P.C, Shareholder
- Texas Juvenile Probation Commission, Attorney
- Travis County Juvenile Public Defender, Attorney
Classes and Seminars
-
2007 Special Legislative Issue, Juvenile Law Section Report, 2007
-
Legislation Impacting Sex Offenders and Victims, Annual Post-Legislative Conference, 2007
-
Juvenile Alcohol Violations, and Juvenile Expunctions, Justice and Municipal Court Judges Conference, 2007
-
Juvenile Law Overview, Justice Court, 2007
-
Parental Rights and Responsibilities, Juvenile Law Conference, 2007
- Recent Case law, Juvenile Law Conference, State Bar of Texas, 2006
Published Works
Articles
-
Summary Judgments in Divorce, 38th Annual Advanced Family Law Course, Houston, Texas, August, 2012
-
Dawson Texas Juvenile Law, 7th Edition, Legal Advisor and Editor, 2010
-
Intercounty Transfer, Juvenile Law Nuts and Bolts, July, 2010
-
Know When to Hold 'Em, Know When to Fold 'Em: Settlement Agreements, Rule 11 Agreements, Informal Settlement Agreements and Mediated Settlement Agreements, State Bar of Texas 36th Annual Marriage Dissolution Seminar, April, 2013
-
What We Have Here is a Failure to Communicate: Attacking and Defending Settlement Agreements, State Bar of Texas 39th Annual Advanced Family Law Course, August, 2013
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of Texas, 2005
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2013
Other Affiliations
- Austin Bar Association, Family Law Section (Member)
- State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section (Member)
- Williamson County Bar Association (Member)
- Bell County Bar Association (Member)
- Vaught Law Firm, P.C (Shareholder)
- Council for At Risk Youth (Board Member)
- International Academy of Family Lawyers
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Leigh de la Reza
-
Verified ClientHired Attorney 2015Having worked for Leigh de la Reza, I have witnessed first-hand her high level of integrity and dedication to achieving the best results for her clients. When I found myself needing representation to modify a child custody order, I could think of no one I would want to advise and represent me more than her. She handled an extremely high-conflict opposing side in my case with grace and dignity. Most importantly, she made my child's safety and welfare a priority throughout the case and helped to ensure that would continue after the case was over through our final settlement agreement. I will forever be grateful for her and would highly recommend her to any of my friends or family members with a family law issue.
-
Verified ClientHired Attorney 2014I've had issues dealing with my ex-wife for years and could get no help from the court system. I've used other attorneys and mediators but managed to get nowhere. The first time I spoke to Leigh I thought there might be something different, I was right. She went right to work reviewing my case and found several things that no one ever noticed before. We started seeing changes from the very first hearing. She never let up and I started seeing some real progress with the relationship with my children. I quickly realized that without the assistance of Leigh and her entire team I may never have had that again. I will always be grateful for her help. I would recommend her and her law firm to anyone looking for a family law attorney.
Photo
Contact
2600 Via Fortuna
Terrace 1
Suite 440
Austin, TX 78746
Phone: 512-480-9777
Fax: 512-480-0074
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.nems-law.com
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Disclaimer
Your Profile? Update Now
When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative communications restrictions.