$ 350-450 per hour
Sonya B. Coffman
About Sonya
Biography
I am a Certified Family Mediator committed to solving conflicts by facilitating constructive and forward-thinking resolutions.
I am also Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, having practiced law, tried divorce, custody, and property cases, and mediated family law matters for over thirty years. I am a Texas Super Lawyer and AV Peer Review-rated by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, the highest rating possible by judges and fellow lawyers for professional excellence, legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, judgment, legal experience, and legal ethics.
As a family lawyer, trial lawyer, mediator, CPA, and former investment advisor, I have the expertise and experience to mediate and resolve your complex family, property, and financial issues.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Mediation
85%
36 years
Divorce and Separation
15%
36 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 36 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
The Coffman Law Firm
3355 West Alabama, Suite 240, Houston, TX, 77098
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Adoption
Posted by E.M. | June 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Adoption
"Mrs. Coffman … kept us informed on every aspect of the case and explained all of our options clearly. … We always felt that she was well prepared, even "over prepared" if there is such a thing. She is extremely professional, but has great empathy for the family. Our adoption was finalized last fall ...
Posted by erin | July 28, 2008 | Adoption
Client Review
Mrs. Coffman represented my husband and I in a child custody case. She kept us informed on every aspect of the case and explained all of our options clearly. She also completed extensive research regarding our case. We always felt that she was well prepared, even "over prepared" if there is such a ...
Sonya B. Coffman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I strongly endorse Sonya Coffman - I had a matter in Georgia that required a co-counsel in Texas that Sonya was able to handle effectively, expeditiously, and ultimately, successfully. She was communicative and a pleasure to work with and I would trust her with any matters in her area again should the need arise."
"I endorse this lawyer. Whether we are on the same side or opposing sides, I am always impressed with Ms. Coffman's knowledge, thoroughness, professionalism, integrity and commitment to her clients."
"I endorse Sonya Coffman. She is one of the top family attorneys in the area and is highly respected by her peers and by the courts. I know of few other attorneys that work so diligently for their clients."
"I endorse Sonya Coffman. She does an excellent job representing her clients and does so in a professional manner. I admire the way she aggressively advocates for her clients, while at the same time being respectful of her opponents and their counsel. I would definitely recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sonya is my first choice and sometimes my only choice when I am asked to recommend a family law attorney. Her competence, character, compassion and work ethic assure her clients of the best possible representation."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. She is always prepared and very professional. She is also one of the few lawyers who returns phone calls and delivers discovery on time. I enjoy working with and against Sonya on a regular basis. She is a fine, hard working attorney who zealously represents her clients interests."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Texas Super Lawyer (Family Law), Super Lawyers
2020
Texas Super Lawyer (Family Law), Super Lawyers
2019
Texas Super Lawyer (Family Law), Super Lawyers
2018
AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
2018
Best Lawyers in America (Family Law), U.S. News & World Report
2018
Texas Super Lawyer (Family Law), Super Lawyers
2010
Board Certified, Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2009
Life Member, Texas Family Law Foundation
2009
Member, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
2009
Contributor, Family First
2008
Member, College of the State Bar of Texas
1982
Certified Public Accountant, Tennessee State Board of Accountancy
N/A
Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Principal, The Coffman Law Firm
1992 - 1997
Partner, Provost & Umphrey, LLP
1989 - 1992
Associate, Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP
Associations
2009 - Present
Texas Family Law FoundationLife Member
2008 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2007 - Present
Family Law Section of the State Bar of TexasMember
1994 - Present
Junior League of BeaumontMember
1992 - Present
Jefferson County Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2013 - 2015
Kappa Delta Sorority Parents Association, Washington & Lee UniversityTreasurer
2008 - 2009
Symphony League of BeaumontPresident
2007 - 2011
Neches River FestivalBoard of Directors
2000 - 2010
Julie Rogers Gift of LifeBoard of Directors
1999 - 2011
Symphony League of BeaumontBoard of Directors
1995 - 2004
Beaumont Community Partners for ChildrenBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
LeBlanc v. LeBlanc; No. 09-20-0028-CV; 2022 WL 243163 (Tex. App. -- Beaumont, January 27, 2022)
The court of appeals reversed the court's judgment in Ms. Coffman's client's favor, and remanded the case to the trial court with instructions to issue a final divorce decree that strictly complies with the Parties' MSA.
In re R.C.K.; No. 09-16-00132-CV; 2016 WL 3197585 (Tex. App.—Beaumont, June 9, 2016)
Mandamus issued in favor of Sonya Coffman’s client, a doctor, precluding the production of his medical records, pharmacy records, personnel records, and cell phone logs containing patient telephone numbers.
In the Interest of D.F.L.; No. 09-15-00310-CV (Tex. App.—Beaumont, February 4, 2016, pet. denied)
Judgment in favor of Sonya Coffman’s client (Father) affirmed.
Pekar v. Pekar; No. 09-14-00464-CV; 2016 WL 240761 (Tex. App.—Beaumont, January 21, 2016, no pet.)
Amended final decree of divorce and judgment in favor of Sonya Coffman’s client affirmed.
In re Barnard; No. 09-13-00149-CV; 2013 WL 1790238 (Tex. App.-Beaumont, April 25, 2013, no pet.)
Mother's petition for mandamus denied; temporary orders in favor of Sonya Coffman's client (Father) remained in place.
In re C.M.F., L.M.F. and C.G.F.; No. 09-11-00626-CV; 2013 WL 476757 (Tex. App.-Beaumont, February 07, 2013, review denied)
Child support award was affirmed on appeal in favor of Sonya Coffman's client. The Texas Supreme Court declined to review the holding of the appellate court.
In re J.E.; No. 09-09-00476-CV; 2010 WL 5232977 (Tex. App.-Beaumont, December 16, 2010, no pet.)
Decision of the District Court affirmed in favor of Sonya Coffman's client.
Treuil v. Treuil, 311 S.W.3d 114 (Tex. App.-Beaumont 2010, no pet.)
Reversed and rendered in favor of Sonya Coffman's client.
Huckabay v. Moore, 142 F.3d 243 (5th Cir. 1998)
Summary judgment affirmed in favor of Sonya Coffman's client.
Education
1989
University of Texas School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
University of Memphis
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2015
Live at Five, KFDM-TV, Channel 6
Family First Contributor
1986
Austin Community College
Accounting
Publications
1988
The Review of Litigation
The Abuse of Rule 11 and Forum Non Conveniens: Fast Effective Relief for Federal Docket Congestion?
Languages
English