$ 450-450 per hour
Travis L Turner
About Travis
Biography
Board Certified Austin divorce attorney specializes in high-conflict, divorce, modification, child support, enforcement, property division, custody, relocation and other complex legal matters in Austin Texas.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
75%
23 years | 200 cases
Child Custody
20%
23 years | 200 cases
Marriage and Prenuptials
5%
23 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 22 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2003
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Location
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6034 W. Courtyard Dr, Suite 140, Austin, TX, 78730
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Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Travis Turner is the worst of the worst
Travis Turner and his firm are known for creating unnecessary and unwarranted hostility in divorces in order to create a fight that never otherwise needed to exist. Now that I am done with him, I have heard it from numerous people when his firm name came up This is a great way to run up legal bills...
Travis Turner
Replied last December 11, 2017Anonymous, I am sorry to see that you have chosen to anonymously post to this forum. While I will be the first to admit that I cannot please every single client that I represent, I would say that the vast majority of clients have had a different experience than what you detail in your post. Normally, I would not respond to your accusations but given their flagrant and capricious nature I find it necessary to do so in order to keep the record straight. For what it is worth I attempted to reach out to you to discuss your posting but you have chosen not to engage, therefore I will take the time to respond herein. As I stated to you in my correspondence to you I believe your description of events to be grossly misleading and inaccurate. I also find it quite interesting that a review of your public court file shows that while you claim on November 7, 2017 that your case is "completely finished", as of the writing of this response on December 11, 2017, your pro se filing claims that there are no less than 35 discrepancies with your final decree that still has not been signed by the court. I note that you told the Court that your attorneys that helped you resolve this case and have since withdrawn “simply weren’t experienced enough to handle the complexity of this case.” It would be helpful for other readers if you would stay consistent in your statements to the public, as an anonymous poster, and your statements to the Court, as a named litigant. For example, while your posting claims that my firm was "booted from my divorce" you accurately told the Court that "his firm dropped me during discovery because I was unable to pay the bill..." This is an appropriate time to tell the current readers that you walked away from my firm owing $19,247. While you are correct that my firm represented you for approximately nine months, you only spent $47k with my firm. Perhaps you are lumping together the three other attorneys that you have hired in this case when you say over 100k. Further, I take offense to your claim that it was I who created unnecessary and unwarranted hostility in this case. I can assure you that it was not I who choose to fight over a car seat, it was not I who chose to fight over whether your child sat in the middle seat or not and it was not I who told you to call the cops on at least two separate occasions, one of which you were at fault. I will take credit for the fact that I advised you that based on your actions your case would not turn out the way you wanted. It was I who gave you my undivided attention on a Saturday to negotiate a Rule 11 agreement (over the car seat and seating position among other issues) so that you would not have to go to a temporary orders hearing. As attorneys we are given a set of facts. We do our best to mold those facts into something that we can use to support the positions of our clients. Sometimes the facts we are given are helpful and sometimes they are not. At Burnett Turner we do our best to work with our clients and to work with the facts that we are given. It is unfortunate that not all cases turn out the way the client wants. It is unfortunate for you that no matter who represented you you were not going to be happy.
Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2014 | Litigation
Watch your wallet
Travis is a knowledgeable and aggressive lawyer. The only catch is that you must have deep pockets. If you run low on money during litigation, Travis will dump you fast and leave you high and dry. It is my understanding that his firm has a reputation for this pattern. He and his senior partn...
Travis Turner
Replied last January 20, 2014At Piper & Turner, PLLC, we are always mindful of our client's financial resources and their ability to fund their litigation. Sometimes this means that lawyer and expert fees will come from the community estate and sometimes it means a client will have to borrow money from their family or a loved one. During the initial consultation our lawyers explain the process and the resulting costs of that process. It is made clear that litigation is not cheap. Sometimes it is our client that runs up the costs and sometimes it is the other side that runs up the costs. Some cases require experts to complete reports while some do not. Each case is unique in what is needed to present the case to the court. This is explained up front to each and every client. At the time our firm is hired, a legal services agreement is signed by the client whereby they acknowledge and agree to pay for the services utilized. This agreement sets out our expectations for our clients, including but not limited to the amount of the initial retainer, any replenishment amount required and how payment is expected once the retainer is gone. We are not a bank - we are lawyers. We are not in the business of loaning money to our clients. We have a job to do and we expect to be compensated for the job that we do. As a client, you agreed to this model. It is not fair to this firm or the people that work here to work on a case that they will not be compensated for. If you think about it, this is not an uncommon business model. Your credit card will cut you off if you don’t pay. Your utilities stop working if you don’t pay. If you fail to pay your mortgage the bank does not sit back and continue to loan you money, they begin foreclosure proceedings. We are realistic when we explain the costs of litigation. If we determine from the outset that a client will be unable to afford our services we do the best we can to send them somewhere that they can better afford. At the end of the day, a client hires us because we are good at what we do not because we are the least expensive. With respect to the review in question I am not certain who you are or what the particulars of your case were as that information is not provided to me. With that said, I would certainly be willing to sit down with you and discuss with you your experiences with our firm. As a business owner I am always receptive to learn from our client’s past experiences in hopes that we can build upon our foundation. Perhaps there is a way I can better explain the costs of the process to our future clients so that there is no misunderstanding as to the expectations and the ultimately, the cost.
Posted by Alexander | October 15, 2013 | Child Custody
NOT RECOMMENDED
My wife and I used Mr. Turner's services in the context of modifying an existing custody order. Mr. Turner failed to plead one of our allegations properly, as he admittedly did not consult the Texas Family Code before filing our pleading. The other side responded with a special exception, meaning tha...
Travis L Turner's Lawyer Endorsements
"Travis is a terrific attorney. Travis addresses cases with a certain level of thoroughness that allows him to advocate strongly for his client’s interests without injecting unnecessary additional conflict in the suit. I would strongly recommend Travis to handle any family law matter."
"Mr. Turner is a worthy opponent--he will keep an opposing attorney on her toes! He works hard for his clients and represents them well."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Travis holds an unmatched command of Texas law, and that expertise—paired with his unique ability to think one step ahead, always—makes him an exceptional attorney. I highly recommend him."
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"I endorse Travis. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Travis is an excellent family lawyer. I have had cases with Travis as the opposing counsel and have had the opportunity to see his professionalism and advocacy for his clients. I gladly endorse Travis."
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"Travis is a knowledgeable and dedicated advocate who is committed to working hard for, and on behalf of, his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Travis is smart, hard working and dedicated to his clients. I've been against him on cases, and he is a very tough opponent."
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"I cannot speak highly enough of Travis. As an attorney that is just starting out in Family Law, Travis has been instrumental in educating and mentoring me in the practice. His patience and guidance has been essential in the success of my practice."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Travis is a smart go-getter that works as hard for his clients as anyone practicing in Austin today. Additionally, Travis has a sterling reputation that gives him a leg up in the courtroom with the judges. I would not hesitate for a moment in sending one of my own family members to see him. He is first rate."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyers, US News & World Report
2018
Super Lawyers, Thompson Reuters
2017
Super Lawyers, Thompson Reuters
2017
Up-and-Coming 100- Texas Rising Star, Thompson Reuters
2017
Texas Rising Star, Thompson Reuters
2017
Best Lawyers, US News & World Report
2016
Texas Rising Star, Thompson Reuters
2016
Best Lawyers, US News & World Report
2015
Best Lawyer, US News & World Report
2015
Texas Rising Star, Thompson Reuters
2014
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2014
Texas Rising Star, Thompson Reuters
2013
Texas Rising Star, Thompson Reuters
2012
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Texas Rising Star, Thompson Reuters
2009
Texas Rising Star, Thomppson Reuters
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Partner, BurnettTurner
2006 - 2009
Associate Attorney, Law Office of James W. Piper
2004 - 2006
Associate Attorney, Law Office of Edwin J. (Ted) Terry
2003 - 2004
Hearing Officer II, Texas Workforce Commission
Associations
2010 - Present
Travis County Family Law AdvocatesMember
2010 - Present
Texas Academy of Family Law SpecialistsMember
2007 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2007 - Present
Texas Family Law FoundationMember
2004 - Present
Williamson County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Austin Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2011 - 2012
Austin Bar Association, Family Law SectionChair
Sample of Legal Cases
Wiegrefe v. Wiegrefe
TBD
No. 03-06-00679-CV
the Appellant dismissed her case prior to oral arguments.
Education
2003
Creighton University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
VLS Divorce Basics
Master of Ceremonies
2011
Advanced Family Law Course
Board Certification
2010
Keeping it in Austin
Drug testing
2009
Divorce Basics Seminar- Austin
Master of Ceremonies
2005
Tenth Annual Symposium - An Advanced Seminar on Family Law
Electronic Evidence
Publications
2011
State Bar of Texas, Advanced Family Law Seminar
Taking and Passing the Board Certification Exam
2007
33rd Annual Advanced Family Law Course
Trails from the Aether: Cyber Evidence
2005
Tenth Annual Symposium - An Advanced Seminar on Family Law
Trails from the Aether: Cyber Evidence
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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Q&A
How can I divorce? I am currently in China.
07 Mar 2017
Q&A
Does the non custodial parent have to pay health insurance.?
24 Feb 2015
Q&A
I am being sued for full custody of my seven month old by her father He is not on the birth certificate, does he stand a chance?
26 Aug 2014