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
2025 2023 2022
...
+ 4
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

99 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Best money can buy

Ruth, Brooke and their team did a fine job during my divorce proceeding. Ruth was compassionate and took time to understand the pain I was experiencing during the time I filed. She is a pitbull and a solid advocate for her client...as long as you stay current on your fees :-) She sometimes did mor...e than I thought was necessary which got pretty expensive pretty fast but again, Ruth, Brooke and team are rock stars and will represent you aggressively and ethically.

Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Therapist and Attorney

Ms. Ruth Vernier is the second lawyer that I hired during my messy divorce. During our consultation she did an awesome job of helping me get my power back and rebuilding my self-esteem. She's a great cheerleader if you are emotionally distraught.

Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2017 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Do not hire this attorney!

As a former client of Ruth Vernier, I was very disappointed in her as an attorney. I did not like that my case was dragged out for over a year and then the day before our court appearance she requested a meeting to advise me I should mediate my case. I do not feel she or anyone in her office had my... best interest at heart. In addition, Mrs. Vernier and her paralegal do not return phone calls or emails in a timely matter. I DO NOT recommend this attorney or any other attorney in her office.

Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2011

No Words

I met with Mrs. Vernier twice. Both times we entered her office, she sat with her legs crossed up on the corner of her desk and seemed more interested in the questions she asked than my responses. I scheduled a second meeting a few weeks later and I would have expected her to at least review my ...file in order to be prepared. Well, she thought my Grandson was my daughter's husband and that my Daughter's husband was my husband. Absolutely ridiculous not to take the time to get your facts straight. She gave me the impression that she only became a lawyer just to be able to say that she is a lawyer. I ended up walking out of her office because she kept talking over me and was more interested in hearing herself speak than my answers. It was very disappointing, but there are attorneys available that are in the profession to truly help people.

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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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