Ruth L. Vernier

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Ruth L. Vernier

4.9
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 42 years

Family Lawyer at The Woodlands, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

2441 High Timbers Suite 110, The Woodlands, TX

About Ruth

Biography

PASSIONATE, ZEALOUS TOP HOUSTON LAWYER

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Adoption 20%

20%
Child Custody 20%

43 years

20%
Child Support 20%

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

43 years

20%
Family 20%

43 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026 2025 2023
...
+ 5
Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 25 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2001

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 30 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1995

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 41 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1985

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 42 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1983

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

VERNIER & ASSOCIATES, PLLC

2441 High Timbers Suite 110, The Woodlands, TX, 77380-1053

vernierlawfirm.com/

Ruth L. Vernier's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

102 Client Reviews

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Posted by Luis | June 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Great Lawyer. Great team. Effective. Compasionate, Humane. Trustworthy.

I highly recommend Ms. Ruth Vernier and her team at Vernier & Associates. I have had the privilege of working with Ms. Vernier on two very important family law matters, and both times she and her team delivered exceptional results. She first represented me during my divorce, and I was deeply impre...ssed not only by her legal knowledge, preparation, and effectiveness, but also by her humanity. She and her team worked diligently to protect my interests and achieve the outcome I needed, while also showing genuine compassion for the emotional pain and difficulties my young sons and I were experiencing at the time. What stood out to me the most was that Ms. Vernier did not simply focus on winning a case. She also cared about doing what was right. She guided me with honesty, strength, and wisdom, always balancing my best interests with the bigger human picture of a very difficult family situation. Three years after my divorce was successfully finalized, my former wife filed another lawsuit against me with what I considered to be an unreasonable request for more money. I immediately hired Ms. Vernier again, and once again, she and her team did an outstanding job protecting my interests. Thanks to their work, the case was resolved in approximately two months, without the need to go to trial, and with my former wife ultimately dropping the lawsuit. For anyone looking for a family law attorney who is not only excellent at what she does, but also trustworthy, compassionate, and deeply committed to her clients, I wholeheartedly recommend Ms. Ruth Vernier and her team.

Posted by Gavin | May 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Amazing team

I had a great experience working with my lawyer. Ruth was especially helpful—she broke everything down clearly, was straight to the point, and didn’t sugarcoat anything, which is exactly what I wanted while fighting for my custody case. She’s very knowledgeable and has years of experience, which show...ed throughout. Everyone in the office was also very helpful, and the paralegal stayed on top of everything to make sure things got done. They started working on my case immediately, and I was very pleased with how everything was handled. I felt well represented and would highly recommend.

Posted by anonymous | April 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Custody Modification

They handled my case with care and concern regarding a custody modification. Tara, Ruth, and Brooke were excellent in communicating with me during this process.

Posted by Melissa | March 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Support

We are incredibly thankful and pleased with the team at Vernier & Associates. The entire staff was amazing—professional, prompt, communicative, and supportive throughout the entire process. They guided us every step of the way and handled everything with care and expertise. A special thank you to Rut...h and the team for their dedication and hard work. We truly appreciate everything you’ve done and highly recommend Vernier & Associates to anyone in need of legal support.

Posted by Melissa | December 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Highly recommended

From start to finish, this team exceeded my expectations. Ruth, Chase, Brooke, Tara, and Shannon handled my case with the highest level of integrity and care. Their due diligence and thoughtful guidance made an otherwise stressful legal situation feel organized and manageable. During a truly chall...enging life event, I was met with compassion, understanding, and clear direction. I am extremely grateful for their support and would highly recommend this firm to anyone seeking a dedicated and trustworthy legal team.

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2010

TOP HOUSTON ATTORNEY, Houston Monthly Magazine

2008

TOP HOUSTON ATTORNEY, Houston Monthly Magazine

2007

TOP HOUSTON ATTORNEY, Houston Monthly Magazine

2006

TOP HOUSTON ATTORNEY, Houston Monthly Magazine

Work Experience

1983 - Present

Managing Partner, Vernier & Associates PLLC

Associations

2001 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section

Member

2001 - Present

Rotary Club of The Woodlands

Member

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Michigan

Mamber

College of the State Bar of Texas

Member

International Academy of Collaborative Professional

Member

Gulf Coast Collaborative Law Network

Member

Alliance of Collaborative Family Law Attorneys

Member

Texas Lawyers for Children

Member

Collaborative Law Institute of Texas

Member

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

2001 - 2009

South Montgomery County Woodlands Chamber of Commerce

Platinum Level, Member

Education

1983

University of Cincinnati College of Law

Juris Doctorate

1980

University of Cincinnati

B.S. Psychology

Languages

English

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