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Sherrie Haussner Travers
- Katy, TX
- Licensed for 31 years
About Sherrie
-- In 1995, Sherrie founded Travers & Travers in Katy, Texas following a successful teaching career and solo law practice. Sherrie is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She specializes in complex family law matters, including issues of divorce, property characterization, child support, and issues involving children. Sherrie is also an experienced mediator and collaborative law facilitator.
Practice areas
- Family: 30%
31 years
- Child custody: 20%
31 years
- Child support: 20%
Child Support/ Child Custody
31 years
- Divorce and separation: 20%
31 years
- Appeals: 10%
31 years
Contact
Travers & Travers
20501 Katy Freeway Suite 124
Katy, TX, 77450
- Office (281) 492-2166
- Fax (281) 492-8587
Travers & Travers
20501 Katy Freeway, Suite 124
Katy, TX, 77450
- Office (281) 492-2166
- Fax (281) 492-8587
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 1990 | 02/17/2022 |
| Legal answers | 585 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Underwriter | Justice for All | 2015 |
| Preeminent Women in Law | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
| AV Preeminent Rated - 15 Years | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
| Superb Rating | AVVO | 2014 |
| Top Lawyers in Houston | Houstonia Magazine | 2014 |
| Houston's Top Lawyer | H Texas Magazine | 2013 |
| Houston's Top Lawyer | H Texas Magazine | 2012 |
| Houston's Top Lawyer | H Texas Magazine | 2011 |
| Houston's Top Lawyer | H Texas Magazine | 2010 |
| AV Preeminent Rated - 10 Years | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 1999 |
| Houston's Top Family Lawyer | H Texas Magazine | N/A |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Travers & Travers | 1995 - Present |
| Lawyer | Law Office of Sherrie Travers | 1990 - 1995 |
| Law clerk | Carl Waldman & Associates | 1987 - 1990 |
| Programmer/Analyst | Methodist Hospital | 1971 - 1973 |
| Programmer | IBM Corporation | 1969 - 1971 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Bend Lawyers Care | Director | 2015 - Present |
| Texas Lawyers Group | Member | 2014 - Present |
| TFL - Texas Family Lawyers Group | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Texas Family Lawyers Group | Member | 2014 - Present |
| Texas Family Law Practitioners Group | Member | 2013 - Present |
| Texas Family Law Foundation | Lifetime Member | 2010 - Present |
| Fort Bend County Bar Association | President-Elect | 2005 - Present |
| College of the State Bar of Texas | Member | 1999 - Present |
| Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists | Attorney Member | 1996 - Present |
| Texas Board of Legal Specialization | Board Certified - Family Law | 1996 - Present |
| Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists | Member | 1996 - Present |
| Katy Bar Association | Founding Member | 1995 - Present |
| State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section | Member | 1995 - Present |
| Houston Bar Association | Member | 1990 - Present |
| State Bar of Texas | Member | 1990 - Present |
| Collaborative Law Institute of Texas | Member | 2012 - 2014 |
| History and Traditions Committee | Member | 1993 - 2000 |
| State Judiciary Committee | Member | 1991 - 1993 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| South Texas College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1990 |
| Lamar University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1987 |
| Lamar University | M.S | 1969 |
| Lamar University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1968 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Summer CLE Cruise | Sam Houston's Divorce and It's Effect on Texas Divorce Law | 2012 |
| Summer CLE Cruise | A+ Ethics on the HIgh Seas | 2011 |
| Summer CLE cruise | Primer on Default Judgments | 2010 |
| Launching a Law Practice Seminar | Ethics in the Solo and Small Firm Practice | 2007 |
Made me feel at ease
5.0 stars
Posted by anonymous
April 29, 2018
Travers and Travers literally brought our family together!!
5.0 stars
Posted by Rex & Rebecca
April 22, 2014
Thank you
5.0 stars
Posted by Maria
December 26, 2013
HIghly Recommended
5.0 stars
Posted by Diane
February 13, 2010
Attorney endorsements
(33)
Kelly Rizzo, Family Attorney on Aug 9, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Sherrie is an excellent family law attorney and has mediated a case for me with professionalism and thoughtfulness.
Fiza Syed, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 26, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Kelly Rizzo, Family Attorney on Aug 9, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Sherrie is an excellent family law attorney and has mediated a case for me with professionalism and thoughtfulness.
Fiza Syed, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 26, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Kevin Koel, Family Attorney on Jul 28, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Alex Hunt, Family Attorney on Apr 9, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Sherrie is an excellent attorney and a phenomenal family mediator. I've mediated many cases with her and so far they have all settled.
Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Mar 4, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. One needs a lawyer with a heart when getting divorce advice.
Jill Rogers, Unknown Attorney on Feb 20, 2015
Relationship: Other
A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.I endorse this lawyer.
J. Kyle Verret, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 23, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I met Sherrie when her firm was opposing counsel on a family law matter. Sherrie is a talented and experienced family law attorney. She is respected by both attorneys and judges. I endorse this lawyer and her work.
Ngoc-Anh Creevy, Family Attorney on Jan 9, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Sherrie is a well-respected and highly skilled family lawyer!
Andrew Tolchin, Family Attorney on Dec 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Sherrie Travers is a leader among family lawyers and an incredible attorney both in court and at mediation. In addition to helping countless clients over many years, Sherrie is also sought out by attorneys in-the-know for advice on how to best handle complex legal situations. Beyond being brilliant and skilled in the courtroom, Sherrie is also a gifted, well-spoken, consummate professional outside the courtroom as well. Without doubt, I recommend and endorse attorney Sherrie Travers.
Ruby Powers, Family Attorney on Aug 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Sherrie Travers volunteers free time answering questions on AVVO to assist those needing help with family law problems. She is well respected by both judges and attorneys. I endorse her!
John O'Brien, Appeals Attorney on May 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.
Randal Moore, Unknown Attorney on Apr 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community.
Susan Han, Family Attorney on Apr 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Christine Green, Family Attorney on Apr 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Cathy Compton, Family Attorney on Apr 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Sherrie Travers is someone I am proud to call a colleague. She has that rare combination of brains and heart that make for the most exceptional attorney anyone could hope to have. She's forthright in her communication and clearly loves her work. I feel very comfortable in recommending her to anyone in need of a family attorney.
Shea Baggett, Family Attorney on Apr 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
It is quite clear that Ms. Travers is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced attorney who understands the intricacies of family law. I would not hesitate to refer a client to her for representation.
Jared Adams, Family Attorney on Mar 31, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Sherrie's answers to questions on avvo are always helpful and demonstrate a high level of legal knowledge and skill.
Zachary Smitt, Unknown Attorney on Mar 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Tracers has a strong knowledge of the law as reflected by her Avvo posts. I would recommend her to anyone needing representation. I endorse this lawyer.
Mark Mikhaiel, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Travers takes time out of her busy schedule to provide practical and foolproof advice as a service to the community. Her answers show great skill and knowledge of divorce law, a highly complex area of law. I recommend attorney Travers with pleasure and confidence.
Dennis Tackett, Family Attorney on Mar 27, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Travers is an excellent attorney. She truly seeks justice in a very caring way. Her clients like her and her legal opponents respect her.