Bryan Joseph Fagan
Open for Business- Houston, TX
- Licensed for 9 years
- Free consultation
About Bryan
For all of your Family law needs, I can help. I'll guide you every step of the way.
I’ve wanted to be a lawyer since I was a little kid and saw the film version of John Grisham’s The Pelican Brief. I had no idea I would be representing families across the state of Texas in difficult and emotional divorces.
Where did I start to get here? Not where you’d think. I was raised in Atascocita, Texas, a small suburb North of Houston. To be perfectly honest, I was born in Denver, Colorado, but I came to Texas as soon as I could when I was seven years old. I am one of four children – two natural-born children and two brothers who were adopted.
My dad was an engineer and my mom was a teacher. I am the only lawyer in my family. I attended the South Texas College of Law. When I started law school, I thought I would end up doing something with business and real estate because that was my background.
However, during law school, I took a job at a boutique family law litigation firm, where I would spend the first four years of my career. It was there I learned I had a passion for family law.
This really should not have come as a surprise to me because I have always placed a lot of importance on family.
During college, I chose to finish up my degree online because that allowed me to take care of my grandmother who had Alzheimer’s. Later, I would make a similar choice to go to South Texas College of Law because they had a night study program that allowed me to take care of her during the day until another family member could take over.
I got married right after law school, and later my wife gave birth to my son James. I love both with all my heart.
The start of our marriage was not an easy one. A few months after the wedding, my father passed away unexpectedly at the age of 70. Getting that phone call was one of the hardest things I have ever had to go through in my life. But it made me a better person, a better lawyer, a better husband, and a better father to my son.
It was not until I had my own family that I realized how important this job could be. Since then, I have become an even better lawyer and an advocate for my clients.
A traditional law firm relies on paper, servers, and fax machines. The law firm clunks around, clients do not know what is going on with their case, and cases must settle for bad deals before court because the lawyers are either unprepared for what happens at the courthouse or are unaware of what happens at the courthouse. We do things differently. We are paperless, in the cloud, and efficient.
We are not the cheapest lawyers in town. But we offer high-end service in a way that makes sense. Our approach is newer, different, and better. I am a proud business owner and a proud father. My wife is pregnant with our second child, a son.
You are looking for a lawyer who will fight for you and understands what the stakes are. I'm a husband and a father of two. I have been to all those places you are now and will be. Those common experiences are what bond me with my clients.
What sets me apart? Hard work. Weekends? Holidays? Evenings? 5 am? Those are work times for me. I like to joke that I remember working a part-time job of 40 hours a week.
I am a certified member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, an honorary society established in 1982 by the Supreme Court of Texas. The College is comprised of lawyers who strive for the highest level of legal knowledge and skills through frequent participation in continuing education. Among its ranks are numerous leaders in the Texas legal field, including many judges. Less than 10% of all Texas lawyers qualify to become members of this organization.
Throughout my legal career, I have represented numerous family law clients in divorce, custody, and property disputes. I am a dedicated advocate and have represented clients in all phases of litigation.
I advise clients on all aspects of family law, divorce, adoption, paternity, and mediation issues. I have experience in drafting marital property agreements, including pre- and post-nuptial agreements. My staff of attorneys and paralegals and I have devoted our careers to handling complex family law matters and defending families from false CPS allegations.
We are based in Spring, Texas in North Houston, but we serve all of greater Houston, The Woodlands, Conroe, Kingwood, Atascocita, Montgomery, Galveston, Fort Bend, Waller, Liberty, Chambers, and Brazoria County areas. I am a member of the Houston Family Law Sections of the Houston Bar Association and am active in family law organizations in Texas.
Practice areas
- Divorce and separation: 30%
Whether you have a highly contested divorce or you are agreeing to separate, we work tirelessly to protect your interests and your future. From divorce mediation to litigated divorces, to the unique aspects of high net worth divorce, we can help.
9 years
- Child support: 15%
When you need to establish child support for your children; to increase the child support amount; terminate child support; or apply to continue child support (post 19), we are here to help you.
9 years
- Child custody: 15%
Safeguarding your time with your children is of paramount importance. We help you with all aspects of child custody and parenting time, from establishing initial custody through to changing parenting time or enforcing your parental rights.
9 years
- Family: 10%
Your family law matter can leave you feeling vulnerable and exposed. We safeguard your future in all areas of New Jersey family law, including: child custody, divorce, alimony, child support, adoption, LGBT family law, domestic violence & mediation.
9 years
- Alimony: 5%
ou need a fair settlement in your divorce. Whether you are establishing spousal support at the time of your divorce, or you need to increase, decrease, or terminate alimony, we can help.
9 years
- Adoption: 5%
Choosing to adopt a child can be such a joyous occasion, both for you and the child. The process of adopting a child, however, can be difficult to navigate. The adoption lawyer at the Law Office of Bryan Fagan works tirelessly to exceed the expectati
9 years
- Marriage and prenuptials: 5%
Deciding to get married is an exciting time, but when you have children from a previous relationship, or significant assets, or a family business, you need to establish clear stipulations that safeguard everyone in your life. Talk to us, we can help.
9 years
- Uncontested divorce: 5%
Uncontested divorce is a potentially lower cost and quicker alternative to a litigated divorce. Talk to us about whether an uncontested divorce, or other lower-conflict options, such as mediation, could be right for you.
9 years
- Domestic violence: 5%
When you need help with a domestic violence situation such as a temporary restraining order or a final restraining order, we can safeguard your future. You can get out, you can get temporary child support and spousal support, and you can get safe.
9 years
- Child abuse: 5%
When you have aCPS family law matter, you need a strong advocate in your corner. We work diligently to safeguard your parental rights and have your child's best interests at heart.
9 years
Languages spoken
English
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Contact
Law Office of Bryan Fagan
3707 Cypress Creek Pkwy
Suite 400
Houston, TX, 77068
- Office (281) 810-9760
- Fax (855) 668-0536
Law Office of Bryan Fagan
7702 Farm to Market 1960 Rd E
Suite 212
Humble, TX, 77346
- Office (281) 868-6355
- Fax (855) 668-0536
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2012 | 11/24/2021 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
| Top 3 Divorce lawyers in Houston, TX | Threebestrated.com | 2020 |
| Top 3 Divorce lawyers in Houston, TX | ThreeBestRated | 2018 |
| Top 10% of Family & Divorce Lawyers in the USA | Lawyers of Distinction | 2018 |
| Top 10 Blog Posts | Top 10 blog posts on Texas Bar Today | 2018 |
| Client's Choice | Avvo | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Client's Choice | Avvo | 2017 |
| Top 10 blog posts on Texas Bar Today | Texas Bar Today | 2017 |
| A+ Rating | Better Business Bureau | 2017 |
| Top Attorney | Avvo | 2017 |
| Nominated for Top 10 Under 40 | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
| Lawyer of Distinction | Top 10% of Family & Divorce Lawyers in the USA | 2017 |
| Top Contributor | Avvo | 2017 |
| Peer Reviewed | Martindale-Hubble | 2017 |
| Lead Counsel Rated: Divorce Law | Thomson Reuters | 2017 |
| Member | College of the State Bar of Texas | 2016 |
| A+ Rating | Better Business Bureau | 2016 |
| Top Contributor Award | Avvo | 2016 |
| Texas Family Law Foundation | Fellow | 2016 |
| Top 20 Best Arbitrators & Mediators in Houston | Expertise | 2016 |
| Top 10 Law Firm re: Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2016 |
| A+ Rating | Better Business Bureau | 2015 |
| Member | College of the State Bar of Texas | 2014 |
| Pro Bono Honors Designation | Pro Bono College of the State of Texas | 2014 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Law Office of Bryan Fagan | 2013 - Present |
| Associate General Counsel | Law Offices of Wesley H. Hocker | 2011 - 2013 |
| Paralegal | Law Offices of Wesley Hocker | 2010 - 2011 |
| Real Estate Broker | JN&B Realty | 2003 - 2016 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section | Member | 2017 - Present |
| Collaborative Divorce Texas | Member | 2017 - Present |
| San Antonio Bar Association | Member | 2017 - Present |
| San Antonio Young Lawyers Association | Member | 2017 - Present |
| Katy Bar Association | Member | 2017 - Present |
| Lawyers of Distinction | Member | 2017 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Law Association | Member | 2017 - Present |
| Lifestyles Unlimited | Member | 2017 - Present |
| State Bar of Texas, Entertainment and Sports Law Section | Member | 2017 - Present |
| State Bar of Texas, Business Law Section | Member | 2017 - Present |
| State Bar of Texas, General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm Section | Member | 2017 - Present |
| State Bar of Texas, Computer and Technology Section | Member | 2017 - Present |
| State Bar of Texas, Military Law Section | Member | 2017 - Present |
| Great Legal Marketing | Member | 2017 - Present |
| Personal Injury Lawyers Marketing & Management Association | Member | 2017 - Present |
| National Association of Counsel for Children | Member | 2017 - Present |
| Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas | Member | 2017 - Present |
| National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | Member | 2017 - Present |
| Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2016 - Present |
| State Bar of Texas, Taxation Section | Member | 2016 - Present |
| Christian Legal Society | member | 2016 - Present |
| Harris County Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
| You Business Automated | Member | 2016 - Present |
| Austin Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
| American Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | 2016 - Present |
| Montgomery County Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
| Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | 2015 - Present |
| Better Business Bureau | Member | 2015 - Present |
| Houston Lawyer Referral Service | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Houston Young Lawyers Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
| TexasLawyersHelp.org | Member | 2014 - Present |
| American Bankruptcy Institute | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Texas Family Lawyers Group | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Texas Lawyers Group | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Houston Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
| American Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
| State Bar of Texas | Member | 2012 - Present |
| State Bar of Texas – Family Law Section | Member | 2012 - Present |
| State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section | Member | 2012 - Present |
| Texas Young Lawyers Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
| College of the State Bar of Texas | Member | 2012 - Present |
| Texas Realtors | Realtor | 2003 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| HG.org Global Legal Resources | Is Adultery a Crime in Texas? | 2017 |
| Law Office of Bryan Fagan | The Dirty Trick of Embarrassing your Spouse During a Texas Divorce | 2017 |
| AVVO | Legal Answers: From Houston Attorney Bryan Fagan | 2017 |
| Nolo | Does it Matter Who Files First in a Texas Divorce? | 2017 |
| Martindale-Hubbell publication | Does it Matter Who Files First in a Texas Divorce? | 2017 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| South Texas College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2011 |
| Lone Star College | Paralegal Certificate | 2007 |
| University of Phoenix | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2006 |
| Quest High School | High School Diploma | 2000 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | TBD | 2017 |
| Monthly Employee Meeting | Divorce | 2016 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Divorce | Complete |
| Name Change of Minor Child | Successful |
| Contested Divorce With Domestic Violence | Secured custody, limited visitation for dad, and extremely beneficial division of assets. |
| Grandparent Custody | Succefully received Extraoridnary Relief Ex-Parte Temporary Restraining Order |
| Child Custody | Won custody for a father |
Brilliant Mind and Wonderful Communication
5.0 stars
Posted by Chuck Marshall
June 19, 2018
Divorce
5.0 stars
Posted by Jessica
July 14, 2018
Highly experienced and efficient
5.0 stars
Posted by Jim
July 27, 2021
Best Advice Ever
5.0 stars
Posted by Kathleen
July 10, 2021
Detailed Oriented and Focused
5.0 stars
Posted by Alex
June 23, 2021
Zealous advocacy and excellent communication.
5.0 stars
Posted by John
July 15, 2020
BEST Lawyer in Houston
5.0 stars
Posted by Christopher
May 29, 2020
thank you Bryan for all your help
5.0 stars
Posted by Bradley
May 25, 2020
He helped me when no one else would
5.0 stars
Posted by Claudia
May 17, 2020
Amazing lawyer
5.0 stars
Posted by Jacob
March 16, 2020
Attorney endorsements
(40)
Jessica Horace, Unknown Attorney on Oct 6, 2020
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Howard Snader, Family Attorney on Sep 8, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Experienced and Knowledgable. Bryan is a goto source for anything in family law.
Jessica Horace, Unknown Attorney on Oct 6, 2020
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Howard Snader, Family Attorney on Sep 8, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Experienced and Knowledgable. Bryan is a goto source for anything in family law.
Allison Beckham, Family Attorney on Jul 24, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Bryan puts his clients first and is always striving to improve. He is skilled and knowledgeable, and I would not hesitate to a refer a client to him.
Daniel Ogbeide, Family Attorney on Mar 29, 2019
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I endorse Bryan Fagan because he understands the ins-and-outs of family law. Bryan is a very personable human being. He is a true professional with a great sense of humor. With Bryan on your case, you can be certain that you are very well represented.
Julia Bancroft, Family Attorney on Feb 8, 2019
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Brian was opposing counsel in a difficult custody case two years ago, and I was extremely impressed. Not only did he and his associate do a tremendous job for their client, but they did so in an extremely professional and dynamic way, going above and beyond to help my client get funds owed to him after the fact. Brian is a brilliant business owner, attorney, and person. I highly recommend him.
Cheryl Alsandor, Family Attorney on Jan 24, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Fagan is a caring, compassionate lawyer who is an excellent advocate for his family law clients.
Daniela Romero, Family Attorney on Jan 17, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer as he is a really knowledgeable, caring and conscientious attorney.
Dan Dodds, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 16, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Bryan for some time. Bryan is a skilled and well respected attorney in his legal community. I have also found Bryan to be a very professional, caring and dedicated attorney who is committed to achieving the goals of his clients. If you wish to retain a knowledgeable 5-star attorney who is capable of effectively representing your legal interest, then you need look no further.
Kimberly Washington, Child custody Attorney on Jul 13, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Tara Milliff, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 27, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Rahul Aggarwal, Family Attorney on Mar 6, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this attorney, who provides so generously to the AVVO community and gives sound legal advice.
Keith Whiddon, Unknown Attorney on Dec 9, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Bryan and I regularly work together to improve the intersect of our business and legal practice. Bryan is always great source of original ideas and pushes me, another others in the group, to innovate and better serve clients.
Joseph Lehn, Family Attorney on Dec 8, 2017
Relationship: Friend
Bryan Fagan is the go to guy for family law in the Houston area. He is compassionate , fair and ethical. Dealing with divorces and child custody issues takes a certain type of temperament and skills which Bryan possesses.
Jack Lezman, Family Attorney on Nov 21, 2017
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. I would be happy to refer any clients in need of his services.
Jennifer Moshier, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 20, 2017
Relationship: Other
With friends and family in the Houston area, even though I'm not there, it is so reassuring to have Bryan on the short list of lawyers I trust. I am so impressed by Bryan's commitment to excellence, his efficiency in communication and his genuine concern for people.
Stephen Caplan, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Bryan is an excellent and extremely knowledgeable attorney. He is extremely conscientious and very well respected in the legal community.
Peter Petro, Unknown Attorney on Oct 18, 2017
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Jane Joseph, Family Attorney on Aug 24, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Bryan is an excellent attorney. He is responsible and efficient and knows the law extremely well. He is always prepared, fair, and a pleasure to know.
James Griffin, Family Attorney on Aug 7, 2017
Relationship: Other
I know Bryan through professional organizations. He is energetic, thorough, and enthusiastic.
L Springer, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 21, 2017
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. Bryan is a lawyer who cares about his clients evidenced by the time and effort he spends improving the quality of service offered. I am honored to be associated with him and refer him clients.
Cost
- Hourly Rates $200-$375/hour
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