Ruth Lavada Vernier

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Ruth Lavada Vernier

4.8
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 43 years

Family Lawyer at The Woodlands, TX
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +4 more

2441 High Timbers Drive, Suite 110, The Woodlands, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

About Ruth

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Biography

PASSIONATE, ZEALOUS TOP HOUSTON LAWYER

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

43 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

43 years

20%
Family 20%

43 years

20%
Adoption 10%

10%
Child Support 10%

10%
Mediation 10%

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

10%

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 43 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1983

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Vernier & Associates, PLLC

2441 High Timbers Drive, Suite 110, The Woodlands, TX, 77380

vernierlawfirm.com/attorney/ruth-l-vernier/

Ruth Lavada Vernier's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

113 Client Reviews


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Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the lawyer and their team for their compassion, deep legal expertise, and dedicated support during difficult family law matters. Clients frequently highlight successful outcomes and highly professional communication. Among less common feedback, a small number of reviews note concerns regarding case expenses and attentiveness.

Showing 11 - 15 of 22 reviews | Family

Posted by Jason | March 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Would recommend

I'm not one to typically write reviews but I have used various different attorney offices for family court and by far vernier and associates did more and kept updated with what was going and put me at ease. I've never trusted a law firm more than them and would definitely use them again and would re...commend them to any one who asks

Posted by Tierrah | February 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Great Service

Working with Ruth and her amazing team made going through my SAPCR case as painless as possible. Having their representation really made a difference in the outcome of my case. I was counseled through out the process and they ensured I was not taken advantage of and aware of my rights and doughy to e...nsure my requests were made. I could not have gone through this without the great counsel I received. I am thankful to the entire team and their support.

Ruth Vernier

Replied last July 22, 2026

Thank you for choosing our law firm to represent you in your legal matter. It has been our privilege to assist you, and our entire team is grateful for the opportunity to serve you. We are committed to providing the highest level of professional service, and we appreciate the trust and confidence you placed in us throughout the process. If you ever need legal assistance in the future, please know that we are only a phone call away. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again should the need arise.

Posted by LIA | December 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney

BEST LAWYER

Mrs Ruth Vernier and Mrs C. Tenille Duncan were the third family lawyers in my terrible case. My ex husband filed a lawsuit against me wanting full custody. He used very devious ways. Previous lawyers could not help me. Ruth and Tenille won my case amazingly and did everything in the best way. I cann...ot say enough great things about Ruth and Tenille I am forever grateful!

Posted by Isis | February 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Definitely Recommend

Mrs. Vernier was a pleasure to work with. She was very professional and a great legal resource. She showed great empathy and understanding to me and my son's unique needs.Happy to have selected Mrs. Vernier and her team.

Ruth Vernier

Replied last July 22, 2026

Thank you for choosing our law firm to represent you in your legal matter. It has been our privilege to assist you, and our entire team is grateful for the opportunity to serve you. We are committed to providing the highest level of professional service, and we appreciate the trust and confidence you placed in us throughout the process. If you ever need legal assistance in the future, please know that we are only a phone call away. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again should the need arise.

Posted by Maxine | August 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Child custody attorney

Attorney Ruth Vernier and Associates are the best in the business. From start to finish including the initial consultation the attorney and staff was extremely professional and sensitive to the matter of custody we were seeking. The attorney and staff was well educated on the laws and explained our... options thoroughly and sought after what was rightfully deserved. This was an extremely difficult time for our family and Ruth Vernier and staff represented us in a way that we could not lose and it was a HUGE win for us! Thank you!!

Ruth Vernier

Replied last July 22, 2026

Thank you for choosing our law firm to represent you in your legal matter. It has been our privilege to assist you, and our entire team is grateful for the opportunity to serve you. We are committed to providing the highest level of professional service, and we appreciate the trust and confidence you placed in us throughout the process. If you ever need legal assistance in the future, please know that we are only a phone call away. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you again should the need arise.

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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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