Brian Douglas Walters

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Brian Douglas Walters

also known as Brian Walters, Brian D. Walters

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

3811 Turtle Creek Blvd., Suite 1000, Dallas, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

About Brian

Biography

Board Certified Divorce & Family lawyer with a strong reputation for helping his clients.

Divorce is very hard. Having the right Board Certified lawyer on your side will make a difference.

Board Certified Divorce & Family lawyer with a strong reputation for helping his clients.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 75%

Divorce is the hardest life event you will ever go through. I have been through it myself. I've guided thousands of people through this and can help you too.

31 years | 2,498 cases

75%
Family 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 850-850 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2018 2017
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Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2014 2013

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 29 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1996

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Walters Gilbreath, PLLC

3811 Turtle Creek Blvd., Suite 1000, Dallas, TX, 75219

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Walters Gilbreath, PLLC

440 Louisiana Street, Suite 2450, Houston, TX, 77002

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Walters Gilbreath, PLLC

316 W. 12th Street, Ste. 110, Austin, TX, 78701

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Brian Douglas Walters's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

115 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 32 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Virginia | September 12, 2013 | Family

Brian D. Walters Law Firm Is the Best In Austin!!!!

i had some issues with my daughters father, drug use and family violence. once i found out he had hit my daughter i called Brian and started the process to get sole custody and supervised visitation. We 1st tried to move the case in to the county that i now live in but that was taking for ever (nothi...ng on Brian's part) so he advised to stop the transfer and proceed in the county it was in. once we stopped that we had a court date set in a matter of 2 weeks and was granted sole custody with NO visitations. I'm so happy with this out come way more then i expected. i will use Brian again if i need to and will be telling every one i know about what he has done for me and my family!!!!

Posted by Jake | August 23, 2013 | Family

Brian Walters is the Best Family Law Attorney in Houston in my book!

My title says it all! Brian Walters is a great attorney and a good person. I came across Brian after I fired my first attorney. I was really behind an eight ball due to my first attorney. I called Brian on Sunday and he actually answered the phone and had a lengthy conversation with me regarding my... case. He didn't brush me off nor ask me to call during business hours. Turns out he is like that even after you pay him his retainer. Imagine that, an attorney who still works hard after a retainer is given. Yes Brian, you're a rare gem! I was very leery of any attorneys due to what my first attorney had done. Brian erased my fears in our first conversation. It was refreshing to hear the truth on the possible outcomes of my divorce. Brian explained the family law code to me gave me the best case scenario and the worst case scenario.. He used his 17 years in the field to give me what he thought may happen. He didn't make any crazy promises. In fact the only promise he made was that he would work hard on my case. The process of getting a divorce is not a pleasant experience. I believe when there is a child or children are involved as in my case, it is a especially hard, stressful and at times frightful, even more so when you are a guy. Brian was completely honest about what to expect. He was very informative. Fear is caused typically by the unknown as much of a divorce is just that unknown. He knew the family law code inside and out and filled me with information which really helped me understand the options he was giving me and helped make logical decisions not emotional ones. Brian went out of his way to answer any question I had and at times he calm my nerves and settled me down when the other side did something to make me mad. He got me through the emotional roller coaster that a divorce is. He took time out of his vacation to answer my calls, texts and emails. Brian even spoke to me for 30 minutes on the 4th of July. He was able to speak and negotiate with my wife's attorney which helped lower my costs by staying out of the court room. He also caught a few things they were trying to sneak in where my previous attorney would of screwed me. Brian and his office staff are up to date on technology. They use an awesome web portal that allows discussions, uploading documents and has a your account statement right there. It was truly an awesome experience being able to have so much information regarding my case right there. His office is just as great as Brian is. They are very kind and sensitive to you when you call the office or they call you. They are quick to respond to questions with truthful and legit answers. They do not blow you off. I felt that the cared about each individual and didn't just peg you as another case number. Halfway through our divorce, my wife and I started to communicate something my previous attorney absolutely told me not to do. I spoke to Brian regarding communication with my wife and he supported it as long as I didn't give out any vital information and to mainly listen. I can see why most attorneys tell you NOT to talk to the other half during a divorce because it might cost them some billing fees. My wife and I ended up going to dinner and we've not been apart since! We ultimately asked to have our divorced tossed out. Brian was happy for us and even helped do that. I know that each divorce is different and may not be savable, I just wanted to point out that Brian was tough when he needed to be for my legal protection and he was able to switch gears and help both my wife and I when we decided to resume our marriage. At the end of the day, Brian Walters is a great attorney and person. I typically don't do online reviews however I would be doing Brian and those who are in need of a great family law attorney a disservice by not sharing my great experience with a terrific attorney. As a business owner, I sure wish he did business law!

Posted by Stella | July 14, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

THE BEST FAMILY ATTORNEY

Mr. Walters is currently handling my divorce case. He is amazingly dedicated to his client. I first e-mailed him at 4 am in the morning to ask for an immediate divorce and requested for protective orders (from an abusive spouse). At 7 am, he e-mailed me to be prepared to go to his office and got t...he paper work started. At 10 am I arrived at his office. His assistant Haylee is great and awesome. With Mr. Walters and Haylee's help, all of the paper works were ready within 2 hours of arrival to his office. Within a couple hours afterward, the protective orders were approved by the judge and divorce paperwork was filed in court. All of those were taken care of in less than 24 hours. The children and I are very grateful for the quick process since our safety is on the line. Really, Mr. Walters is a great Attorney. He is responsive to answer the e-mails and questions through the process, even on the weekends. If he is not in his office, he always has someone else who is reliable and knowledgeable to take care of you while he's gone, so you don't have to wait in agony. Our case is still pending, and I am looking forward to give more reviews when the divorce is settled.

Posted by Maria | July 02, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

Brian Walters has your back!

When I hired an attorney to represent starting my divorce, I was hung out to dry at the first mediation. This other attorney did nothing to protect me or my interests. It was obvious to everyone especially the other counselor and my husband my attorney was intimidated. After a grueling 8 house of ...mediation and I ended up homeless, with no financial support, and no vehicle. Coming out of the meeting my attorney told me she wanted to hire my DAUGHTER (who knows nothing about the law) who helped her in the mediation I almost hit the floor, I cried and had nightmares all night. After I pulled myself together and found Brian on the legal advice web site he offered to help me right off the bat. Brian called me immediately, I explained the situation to him and within minutes he explained that in his years of experience he has seen this happen to many times. He took the time to explain things to me and was completely understanding about my cash flow situation and worked with me to secure his ratiner. Even with my hesitation, and changing my mind almost a hundred times about hiring a new attorney, he agreed to represent, basically a crazy woman. Honestly he and his team are priceless. After meeting with Brian and Haylee I had my first good nights sleep in months. My husband blindsided me with a divorce, this was my first and only marriage, I was dumbfounded, confused and totally caught off guard. In a matter of a week Brian leveled the playing field, both he and Haylee talked me through some really out of the blue circumstances and never, ever wavered. I am in need of a good probate attorney now and my only wish is I find one at least 1/2 as good as Brian and his awesome support team. Do not waste your money or take any chances, If you want an attorney strong and smart from or the get go, you want Brian. If you need an attorney you can trust, hire Brian. You will sleep peacefully knowing you're in good hands, I know I did. I promise you Brian is an attorney with a HEART! My only regret is that I did not hire Brian Walters and Haylee from the word go!

Posted by George | June 23, 2013 | Child Custody

Very professional attorney

I hired Brian literally less than 24hrs from a court hearing. He took quick action along with his staff. He was very well prepared for such short prep time. He, and his staff have been dependable, and always very professional. They have always responded promptly to our request or questions. Ours... is an ongoing custody case, and we greatly appreciate all Brians dedication, and help.

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Brian Douglas Walters's Lawyer Endorsements

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Benjamin Carrasco

Family lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian Walters is an exceptional trial attorney. I have had the privilege of observing him in court and can attest to his poise, professionalism, and preparation. He has a good rapport with judges and is respected by his peers in the family law bar. He is also a tireless worker. No matter the hour, he will respond to my emails--and I'm not even a client. Finally, Brian is just plain smart. If you have a contested family law case that will likely go to court, I encourage you to hire Mr. Walters."

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Marshall Thompson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have gone up against Brian as opposing counsel several times. He knows the law, is always well prepared in the courtroom and is an aggressive advocate for his clients."

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Richard Harris

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is an outstanding family law attorney. He is a consummate professional, and practices with the highest levels of integrity and skill. I would without hesitation refer anyone in need of family law representation in the greater Houston, Austin, or Dallas areas to Brian and his firm."

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Bryan Fagan

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We are part of the same lawyer educational group. Brian Walters always has valuable information to share on the group. We have also worked on opposite sides of divorce he is very professional."

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Robert Tsai

Family lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Azhar Mamdani

Unknown lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert McInvale

Family lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer heartily.I had a case on the opposite side of Brian Walters. He is a very hard-fighting lawyer who looks after the best interest of his clients at all times. We ended up settling the case after a contentious court hearing wherein Brian fought hard and effectively for his client. I heartily recommend Brian as a family law attorney""

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Matthew Tyson

Family lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Brian is an attorney who I respect greatly. His greatest strength is his work ethic. He will not be outworked and arrives at the office at 6am. All of his clients are treated with respect, whether they have multimillion dollar estates or considerably less. As a young lawyer, I am constantly learning something new from Brian. Whether it's how to be conduct a deposition or be a true professional, Brian is a mentor and a lawyer I trust."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Other

"Highly skilled and respected in the community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert von Dohlen

Family lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Child custody lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hilton Moore

Family lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kacy Dudley

Family lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Brian. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Sean Cleary

Child custody lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Child custody lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to annyone needing legal representation."

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Lennea Cannon

Family lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Mr. Walters in a divorce case with child custody at issue. Mr. Walters has always been prepared and extremely professional to deal with. I endorse him as a family law attorney."

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Rachel Leinen

Family lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian Walters is an experienced family law attorney. He is analytical and compassionate. I've seen his work ethic and it can't be beat."

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James Evans

Family lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a very smart family law attorney and a good strong advocate for his clients. We've worked on several cases together and he's very sharp and works hard for his clients."

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Brian King

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Richard Harris

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Gregg Dasher

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Elizabeth Ayala

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Elecia Wilson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jason Wright

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Robert McInvale

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Matthew Tyson

Family lawyer

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Lennea Cannon

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Rachel Leinen

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Robert Frazer

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Megan Fescenmeyer

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Eric Willie

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Holly Davis

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Client Choice Award, Avvo

2013

Client Choice Award, Avvo

2013

Top Contributor Award, Avvo

2005

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2003

Board Certification in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Managing Partner, Walters Gilbreath, PLLC

1997 - 2008

Partner, Walters & Turquand, LLP

1996 - 1997

Associate, Davis & Davis, PC

1994 - 1994

Law Clerk, Texas State Board of Medical Examiners

1994 - 1996

Law Clerk, Davis & Davis, PC

1993 - 1993

Law Clerk, Office Of The Attorney General Of Texas

Associations

2016 - Present

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Member

2013 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2005 - 2007

Young Lawyers Club

Officer

2003 - 2019

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

Member

2003 - 2008

Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Member

2000 - 2008

Williamson County Bar Association

Member

1996 - 2006

Texas Young Lawyers Association

Member

1996 - 2014

Austin Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

ITIO B****r Child

Victory for my client, the mother.

ITIO I**** Children

Victory for my client, the father.

In the Interest of DCF

Victory for my clients, the paternal Grandparents.

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Education

1996

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Texas A&M University

B.B.A.

1991

University of Copenhagen (Denmark)

Study Abroad

1988

Patch American High School, Stuttgart, West Germany

High School Diploma

Speaking Engagements

2002

University of Texas Mock Trial

Mock Trial Tactics

2000

University of Texas

Opportunities in the Legal World

1996

University of Texas School of Law

Family Law Updates

Publications

2004

Texas Attorney General Publications A Guide to Texas Child Support Law

Languages

English

German

Activity

Top Contributor

Brian earned significant contribution points in 2014.

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