William B. Doonan - a Midland, United States Divorce Lawyer

Midland Divorce Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Divorce
Custody
Adoption
Child Support
Enforcement
Probate
Guardianship
Wills

Attorney Information

Overview

William B. Doonan is the founder of the law firm. Mr. Doonan made a decision early on in his practice of law to focus on family law and further strengthened that decision by becoming Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He saw the need for excellent representation in matters dealing with children, divorces and all the intricacies involved with such matters of the heart. Every situation is different, vital and deserving of detailed attention as the results of family cases have far reaching, life-changing effects on families and children. With offices in both Keller/Ft Worth and Midland, Mr. Doonan is able to provide representation in all areas of family law to select clients throughout Tarrant and Denton Counties and the Permian Basin. Mr. Doonan was admitted to practice law in Texas in 2009, and has also been admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.

Mr. Doonan's client base is largely comprised of people who are dealing with family law issues. These include divorce, child custody, modification, adoption, enforcement and all other family law related issues. During this process, Mr. Doonan assists his clients with child custody and possession rights, the division of community property, the preservation of separate property, the allocation of marital assets and debts, along with child support, spousal support and alimony. He brings personal attention to every case in advocating zealously for his clients' best interest. With a forceful and knowledgeable courtroom presence, he skillfully guides and represents his clients through courtroom litigation when negotiations have broken down and mediation has not been successful.

In an effort to ensure that his clients are adequately prepared for the future, Mr. Doonan prepares and reviews wills and other estate planning documents. These documents often need to be revised after a divorce or life changing events. He represents his client through the administrative process of probate filings, and also assists with guardianship proceedings when necessary. Highly regarded by his colleagues, Mr. Doonan has received a 10.0 Superb peer review rating through
Avvo along with the honorable SuperLawyers designation. He attended The University of Texas of the Permian Basin and received a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Arts in History, both cum laude, and further he earned a Juris Doctorate from the Texas Tech University School of Law.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

William B. Doonan included in a Super Lawyers® list

Other Sources of Feedback About William B. Doonan

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

Education

Legal Education
- Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, Texas, 2009
  Doctor of Jurisprudence
  Honors: Dean's List
Non Legal Education
- University of Texas of the Permian Basin, 2004
  B.A.
  Honors: cum laude
  Major: History
- University of Texas of the Permian Basin, 2004
  B.S.
  Honors: cum laude
  Major: Mathematics

Past Positions

Law Office of Roy L. Scott, 2012 - 2017
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas from 2010 - 2012
Department of Family and Protective Services, Special Litigation Attorney, 2012

Classes and Seminars

Speaker, Family Law Essentials CLE, 2015.
Adjunct professor at Midland Community College for Family Law (Present)

Pro Bono Activities

Employed by Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas from 2010 - 2012.

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 2010
Texas, 2009

Specialties and Certifications

Attorney and Counselor at Law, State of Texas, 2009
Certified Family Law Specialist, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2014

Other Affiliations

Board Certified in Family Law
Super Lawyers
Texas Bar College
Top 40 Under 40
Top 10 Under 40
Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
National Academy of Family Lawyers
National Advocates
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Midland County Bar Association
Tarrant County Bar Association
State Bar of Texas
5th Circuit of Appeals
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
Christian Legal Society
Deans List - Texas Tech University School of Law
International High IQ Society
Best Family Lawyers Fort Worth 2020
Top 3 Divorce Lawyers in Midland
Top 10 Family Law Attorney 2020
Top 10 Family Law Attorney and Practice Magazine's
Received recognition due to pro bono assistance., Pro Bono Certificate of Appreciation, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT), 2017

Contact

Midland, TX

1120 N. Big Spring
Midland, TX 79701

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Phone: 432-570-9949

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.wdoonanlaw.com

Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-5:30pm, Friday: 9:30am-12:00pm

Credit Cards Accepted

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