Susannah A. Stinson - Austin, TX
Attorney at Bollier Ciccone Stinson LLP
Family Law Lawyers in Austin, TX
1101 S Capital of Texas Hwy Bldg G, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78746
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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29
Years
Experience
Featured Review
"Susannah is hands down the best Family Law lawyer in the Austin area. Attentive, brilliant, determined and precise. Very easy to work with and I highly recommend."
Austin Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Divorce
- Contested Child Custody
- Child Custody Modification and Enforcement
- Complex Property Division and Valuation
- Premarital and Postnuptial Agreements
- Family Violence and Protective Orders
Attorney Information
Overview
Susannah A. Stinson has successfully handled and favorably resolved hundreds of family law disputes for a wide array of clients.
Her decades of experience range from difficult divorces involving high net worth/complex property issues and emotionally-charged child custody matters, to paternity suits, modifications, protective orders, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements, to the many types of enforcement matters inherent in family law matters.
In addition to being Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Family Law, Susannah is recognized as a Best Lawyer in Family Law, has been listed among various Super Lawyers honors over her years of practice, including as a "Super Lawyer" and "Rising Star," and she was named to the "Top 50 for Central and West Texas" for two consecutive years. In addition, she has also been listed in "Top Women Attorneys in Texas" and Austin Monthly as a "Top Attorney for Family Law," so it is no surprise that Susannah maintains AVVO "Superb" and Martindale Hubbell "Preeminent" ratings.
In everything she does, Susannah makes the time to deliver compassionate and effective representation and results that reflect each client's personal and distinct familial objectives. Susannah knows, from many years of first-hand, honed family law practice, that each client and case is unique. She provides both the sensitivity and candid answers to the many questions her clients ask and the thorough and disciplined approach to problem-solving and advocacy required to navigate beyond the emotional mire when resolving seemingly insurmountable turmoil. Whether through discrete negotiation, mediation, before state and/or federal courts across myriad counties, at trial, or on appeal, Susannah is about getting her clients beyond what is considered one of the most stressful events of their lives.
Clients and colleagues alike appreciate that Susannah gives her all in everything she does. She is described as a top-notch professional who is skilled, thorough, detail-oriented, patient, and someone who clients trust entirely and has been referred to as the best choice (the client had) ever made. Clients also say that Susannah is "a winner in your corner" who can step into a volatile situation and methodically present the case and realize "a favorable outcome." See more reviews below or by visiting her AVVO reviews.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Best Lawyers in America
- “Top Attorney in Family Law”, Austin Monthly Magazine, 2021
- AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, 2014-Present
- Super Lawyers, 2015-2021; Rising Stars, 2008 and 2012; and “Top 50: Central/West Texas,” 2020-21 and 2021-2022
- AVVO “Superb” Rated Attorney, 2014 to present
Other Sources of Feedback About Susannah A. Stinson
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
- 2017 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Texas Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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St. Mary's University School of Law,
San Antonio,
Texas, 1997
J.D.
Law Review: St. Mary's Law Review, Associate Editor, 1996 - 1997
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St. Mary's University School of Law,
San Antonio,
Texas, 1997
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Non Legal Education
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University of Texas,
Austin,
Texas, 1993
B.A.
Major: Sociology
Minor: Spanish
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University of Texas,
Austin,
Texas, 1993
Past Positions
- Stinson Moyle, PLLC, Partner
- The Law Office of Susannah A. Stinson, P.L.L.C, Owner
- Law Office of Becky Beaver, Attorney
- Allensworth and Porter, Attorney
- Honorable John K. Dietz, 250th District Court, Travis County, in Austin, Texas, Staff Attorney
- Office of the Attorney General, Transportation and Elder Law Divisions, in Austin, Texas, Assistant Attorney General
Pro Bono Activities
- Member, Chancellor’s Council, University of Texas System, 2019-Present
- Board Member, Breast Cancer Research Center, 2019-Present
Representative Cases
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Clark v. Clark
Published Works
Articles
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“Demystifying Family Law Cases: A Primer on the Types of Cases in the Greatest Need of Pro Bono Attention,” THE ADVOCATE: Texas Bar Civil Litigation Section Report, 2019
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“Valuation: The Impact of Buy Sell Agreements,” Co-author with Becky Beaver and Rachel Moyle, State Bar of Texas, Advanced Family Law Course, Dallas, Texas, 2009
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“The New Texas Residential Construction Commission,” Austin Construction News, 2003
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“When Is An Agency Action a Rule?” Co-author with the Honorable John K. Dietz, Advanced Administrative Law Seminar, 2000
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1997
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 2003
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2008
Other Affiliations
- Member, Texas State Bar Grievance Committee Panel 9, 2016-Present
- The Robert W. Calvert American Inn of Court
- Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation Fellow, 2012-Present
- Member, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, 2008-Present
- Member, Texas Family Law Foundation
- Member, State Bar of Texas – Family Law Section
- Member, Austin Bar Association
- Sustaining Member, Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association
- Volunteer Attorney, Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Susannah A. Stinson
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2019-2025Susannah is hands down the best Family Law lawyer in the Austin area. Attentive, brilliant, determined and precise. Very easy to work with and I highly recommend.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2024-2025Susannah and her team were professional, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process. They consistently communicated clearly, answered my questions promptly, and helped me feel informed every step of the way. I appreciated their thoughtful guidance, attention to detail, and steady professionalism during a difficult time. It was evident that they genuinely cared about both their clients and the quality of their work. I’m very grateful for their support and would highly recommend Susannah and the firm to anyone in need of strong legal representation.
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Contact
1101 S Capital of Texas Hwy
Bldg G, Suite 200,
Austin, TX 78746
Phone: (512) 477-5796
Email: Send a message
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https://bclawtx.com/
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