Martha Bourne

Martha Bourne

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 44 years

Family Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials ... +2 more

4265 San Felipe, Suite 1100, Houston, TX

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Reason: Not Practicing

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 44 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1981

MCLE Non-Practicing

No misconduct found

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Martha Bourne & Associates

4265 San Felipe, Suite 1100, Houston, TX, 77027

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Martha Bourne's Reviews

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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...ately examines every thread of evidence and anticipates various next steps. I always felt safe as I walked that corridor to a new beginning. She was always professional but never without empathy to the road I was traveling.

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...istance during what can be a difficult process.

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...ws the ins and outs of the courtroom and legal "grey" areas based upon her years of experience. She is extremely efficient while maintaining impeccable attention to detail including proactively uncovering areas of potential vulnerability. I was continuously informed and consulted as the case progressed. The entire experience was very positive and felt client-centric (a trait hard to find within the industry). Without reservation, I highly recommend Martha to anyone in search of an outstanding attorney!

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers

Associations

2000 - Present

Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law Inn of Court

Member and Master

1990 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

Maintaining Member

1987 - Present

Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists

Member

1987 - Present

Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists

Member

1981 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Texas

Member

Houston Bar Association

Member

Texas Bar Foundation

Life Fellow

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Texas chapter)

Fellow

The Collaborative Law Institute of Texas

Member

Texas Family Law Foundation

Fellow

2009 - 2010

Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section

Chair

2007 - 2009

Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law Inn of Court

Chair

2006 - 2015

Texas Super Lawyers

Super Lawyer - Family Law

2003 - 2010

Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section

Board Member

2003 - 2010

Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section

Board of Directors

2000 - 2015

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2000 - 2001

Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists

Board of Directors

1999 - 2002

Harris County State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee

Chair of Grievance Panel

1990 - 1993

Unauthorized Practice of Law-Houston Subcommittee

Committee Member

Education

1981

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1964

Mississippi University for Women

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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