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From high-asset divorce matters to shepherding clients through the court process, Ms. Bourne resolves complex divorce issues for individuals and families in and around Houston, Texas.
In 1981, Martha began practicing law under the direction of Burta Rhoads Raborn, a renowned woman pioneer of litigation and founding member of the Association of Women Attorneys in Houston.
Honing her skills learned with Raborn, Martha went on to become a Board Certified Family Law Attorney by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1987.
Today, she is a member of the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists (TAFLS), a small distinguished group of roughly 700 selected lawyers who provide exceptional legal representation. She is also recognized by Super Lawyers, a peer award given for attaining a high level of professional achievement, and she has maintained an AV Preeminent* rating by Martindale-Hubbell, a rating provided to attorneys who have displayed superior knowledge and ethical standards in the practice of law.
Martha offers clients a nonadversarial approach, utilizing alternative dispute resolution methods to resolve family disputes.
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Acquired: 1981
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4265 San Felipe, Suite 1100, Houston, TX, 77027
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Posted by Cindy | October 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Classy, fabulous and tough as nails.
Coco Chanel said that a woman should be two things: classy and fabulous. Martha Bourne is both of these things with added dimensions. She is tough as nails and a wise mentor when it comes to guiding her clients through a very challenging and emotional process. Martha has an inner compass that inn...
Posted by Joseph | October 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Exceptionally attentive and thorough.
Martha Bourne was my representative in a divorce. She shepherded me through a collaborative with strength and sensitivity. She was extremely attentive to details and always quick to respond with clarity and precision to my needs and questions. I recommend her to anyone who needs exceptional legal ass...
Posted by anonymous | September 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Experience with Martha
Martha and her legal assistant, Susan, were absolutely amazing to work with. They were diligent and handled the process beautifully. Martha and Susan made a difficult situation easier to deal with.
Posted by Brandi- Houston, TX | December 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Same Sex-Divorce
My case was a difficult one. After about 90 days of poor communication with a previous attorney (as well as countless headaches), I decided to hire counsel that specialized in divorce. I chose Martha Bourne. She and her paralegal Susan exceeded my expectations from day 1. Martha is insightful and kno...
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2000 - Present
Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law Inn of CourtMember and Master
1990 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMaintaining Member
1987 - Present
Texas Academy of Family Law SpecialistsMember
1987 - Present
Gulf Coast Family Law SpecialistsMember
1981 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Member
Member
Life Fellow
Fellow
Member
Fellow
2009 - 2010
Houston Bar Association, Family Law SectionChair
2007 - 2009
Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law Inn of CourtChair
2006 - 2015
Texas Super LawyersSuper Lawyer - Family Law
2003 - 2010
Houston Bar Association, Family Law SectionBoard Member
2003 - 2010
Houston Bar Association, Family Law SectionBoard of Directors
2000 - 2015
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow
2000 - 2001
Gulf Coast Family Law SpecialistsBoard of Directors
1999 - 2002
Harris County State Bar of Texas Grievance CommitteeChair of Grievance Panel
1990 - 1993
Unauthorized Practice of Law-Houston SubcommitteeCommittee Member
1981
JD - Juris Doctor
1964
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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