$ 350-500 per hour
With over 40 years of combined experience, the lawyers at Vernier & Associates PLLC of The Woodlands, Texas, are dedicated to offering zealous, full-service representation in family law cases.
When it comes to your family and legal issues, you need experienced, competent attorneys possessing a keen awareness of your sensitive situation. With a high level of integrity and passion, Ruth Lavada Vernier approach each case with a thorough understanding of family law. Our lawyers are people oriented, giving special attention to the complexities within your case.
Our family law firm, serving the cities of The Woodlands, Houston, spring, Conroe and across the state, is staffed with some of the most experienced paralegals in the state that are very familiar with family law matters. We also feature a network of highly skilled accountants, appraisers, investigators and mental health professionals.
We are well versed in the intricacies involving all aspects of the law affecting families, including high net worth divorce, divorce involving professional practices and family businesses, child custody and visitation, child support, complex property division, pension plans, IRAs, 401(k) plans, alimony and spousal support, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, marital torts, family violence and protective orders, grandparents' rights, paternity and parent-child relationship, termination of parental rights, adoption and mediation. Vernier & Associates PLLC is also one of the few law firms containing the experience and knowledge needed to handle cases involving the Hague Convention on international child abduction.
Ruth Lavada Vernier was listed in the Top Family Lawyers in H Texas Magazine in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011. Additionally, Ruth Lavada Vernier is a certified mediator and negotiator.
Please call for more information. We have a 24-hour live answering service and we make appointments upon request. We also offer translation services and we accept all major credit cards.
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43 years
43 years
$ 350-500 per hour
State: Texas
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1995
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State: New York
Acquired: 1985
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State: Ohio
Acquired: 1983
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Posted by Champ | July 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Trusted Law Firm
Going through a divorce is highly stressful and emotional. I could not ask for a better company that is professional and courteous, and very respectful of your opinion and what you are going through. I don't know how it is possible but I developed a friendship through this process and I truly saw tha...
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 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...
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 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.
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 Ashley | September 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Ms.
Ruth Vernier is amazing! She gave me the outcome I was seeking and took my case seriously. She had my child’s best interest at heart and I will be the first to say Ruth is an amazing woman, mom, and attorney. I trust her with everything and she handled my situation with grace and compassion. She trul...
Posted by Bruce | January 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Child Custody
I would highly recommend Vernier & Associates PLLC! Very helpful and extremely understanding in every aspect of my case. The staff is very professional, friendly and communicative as well as swift in getting things done. For anyone looking for a highly rated family law firm, Vernier & Associates PLLC...
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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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
1983 - Present
Managing Partner, Vernier & Associates PLLC
2001 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Family Law SectionMember
2001 - Present
Rotary Club of The WoodlandsMember
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South Montgomery County Woodlands Chamber of CommercePlatinum Level, Member
1983
Juris Doctorate
1980
B.S. Psychology
English