Ruth Lavada Vernier - The Woodlands, TX
Attorney at Vernier & Associates, PLLC
Family Law Lawyers in The Woodlands, TX
2441 High Timbers Drive Suite 110 The Woodlands, TX 77380
The Woodlands Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 10/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Adoption
- Child Support
- Custody & Visitation
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law
- Juvenile Law
- Visitation Rights
- Paternity
- Mediation
- Wills
- Guardianships
Litigation: 75%
Attorney Information
Overview
With over 40 years of combined experience, the lawyers at Vernier & Associates PLLC of The Woodlands, Texas, are dedicated to offering zealous, full-service representation in family law cases.
When it comes to your family and legal issues, you need experienced, competent attorneys possessing a keen awareness of your sensitive situation. With a high level of integrity and passion, Ruth Lavada Vernier approach each case with a thorough understanding of family law. Our lawyers are people oriented, giving special attention to the complexities within your case.
Our family law firm, serving the cities of The Woodlands, Houston, spring, Conroe and across the state, is staffed with some of the most experienced paralegals in the state that are very familiar with family law matters. We also feature a network of highly skilled accountants, appraisers, investigators and mental health professionals.
We are well versed in the intricacies involving all aspects of the law affecting families, including high net worth divorce, divorce involving professional practices and family businesses, child custody and visitation, child support, complex property division, pension plans, IRAs, 401(k) plans, alimony and spousal support, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, marital torts, family violence and protective orders, grandparents' rights, paternity and parent-child relationship, termination of parental rights, adoption and mediation. Vernier & Associates PLLC is also one of the few law firms containing the experience and knowledge needed to handle cases involving the Hague Convention on international child abduction.
Ruth Lavada Vernier was listed in the Top Family Lawyers in H Texas Magazine in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011. Additionally, Ruth Lavada Vernier is a certified mediator and negotiator.
Please call for more information. We have a 24-hour live answering service and we make appointments upon request. We also offer translation services and we accept all major credit cards.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- 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
Education
Legal Education
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University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1983
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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University of Cincinnati, 1980
B.S.
Major: Psychology
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Partner
Past Positions
- Textron, Attorney, 1983 - 1994
Pro Bono Activities
- Member, Rotary Club of The Woodlands, Texas, 2001 - 2025
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2001
- Michigan, 1995
- New York, 1985
- Ohio, 1983
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Mediator, 1994
- Certified Negotiator, 1985
Other Affiliations
- Ohio State Bar Association (Member)
- State Bar of Michigan (Member)
- State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section (Member - 2001)
- College of the State Bar of Texas (Member)
- State Bar Faculty Member - 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)
- South Montgomery County Woodlands Chamber of Commerce, Platinum Level, 2001 - 2009 (Member)
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Contact
2441 High Timbers Drive
Suite 110
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Phone Number: 281-882-3271
Fax Number: 832-585-0955
Email: Send a message
Hours: Available 24 Hours
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