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Vernier & Associates, PLLCManaging Partner
Ruth Lavada Vernier
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Ruth Lavada Vernier

4.8
167 reviews

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

Family Law, Adoptions, Child Support and 9 more

About Ruth Lavada Vernier

Professional Associations

Ohio State Bar Association, Member

State Bar of Michigan, Member

State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section, Member - 2001

College of the State Bar of Texas, Member

State Bar Faculty Member - 2007

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, 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

South Montgomery County Woodlands Chamber of Commerce, Platinum Level, Member, 2001 to 2009

Honors

Best Lawyers – Htexas, 2007 Family Law Expert

Best Lawyers – Htexas, 2022 Family Law Expert

American Institute of Family Law Attorneys – Client Satisfaction Award, 2015, 2016, 2024

Top Lawyers – Htexas, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

Top Rated Lawyer – AVVO, 2020, 2021, 2023

Constable’s Commendation – For Outstanding generosity and support of The Montgomery County Precinct #3 Constable’s Office

New York Times Power Lawyers, 2022, 2023

Lawyers of Distinction – Excellence in Family Law, 2021, 2022

American Most Honored Lawyers – American Registry, 2011, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Client Champion – Martindale-Hubbell, 2021, 2022

Attorney & Practice Magazines Top 10 Family Law Attorneys, 2023

American Association of Attorney Advocates Top 10 Family Law Attorney, 2023

The Rotary Club of The Woodlands Foundation, 2013

The Chamber Member, 2023, 2024, 2025

Proud Serving The Community Since 1983

America’s Best Advocates, 2024

Elite Lawyers, 2025

Attorney and Practice Magazine’s Top 10 Family Law Attorneys, 2023

Society of Legal Scholars Texas Bar College, 2024

Pro-Bono Activities

Member, Rotary Club of The Woodlands, Texas, 2001 to 2025

Certified Legal Specialties

Certified Mediator, 1994

Certified Negotiator, 1985

Past Positions

Textron, Attorney, 1983 to 1994

 

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Awards

Platinum Client Champion
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Avvo Client's Choice
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Avvo Client Choice

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Champion Badge Silver

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Champion Badge Gold

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Champion Badge Platinum

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Ruth Lavada Vernier got this award in 2021

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Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Ruth Lavada Vernier got this award in 2021

Reviews for Ruth Lavada

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Responsiveness
4.8
Value for Money
4.7
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
January 29, 2019
Hired Attorney
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
December 16, 2018
Hired Attorney

Ruth tried to fight for everything she could get for me and she got most of the stuff she asked for but my ex and his father were liars, cheaters and hide a bunch of stuff. my kids and i didnt get alot but i walked away with what i could get. I loved her staff

Response from Ruth Lavada
December 16, 2018
Thank you for allowing our office to represent you with your legal matter.
Child Custody
Posted by anonymous
September 12, 2018
Hired Attorney

Attorney Skip Lanz represented me in my child custody modification case and was able to get it reversed. I would hire him again.

Response from Ruth Lavada
September 12, 2018
Thank you for allowing our office to represent you with your legal matter.
Child Custody
Posted by Samuel
January 10, 2024
Hired Attorney

Ruth and her team did a great job representing me. I am a single father whose children live with their mother and a string of "uncles". My oldest daughter turned 12 and my other daughter was 7 and both asked to live with me. I went to several lawyers until I found Vernier and Associates and immediately hired her and the team. The battle went on for 4 1/2 yrs. Ruth proved that I am a good father and that I provide for my kids. The court system did not care and the Judge decided to leave the kids where they were. I learned that if both parents are good the court system does not care about your kids and what they want. Ruth did a great job and kept the judge from taking all my assets. The original possession order stands with only a small change in child support. (sixty days later and my ex is getting her second divorce after me, making her total of 4 divorces).

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
September 08, 2010
Hired Attorney

She overcharged me on three separate occasions and had I not caught her errors I would have been overcharged by thousands of dollars. She failed to accurately explain to me what was mediated during our mediation session. I was very unhappy with what she negotiated. She originally filed the papers in the wrong county. I found her to be very incompetent and the cost of her services was way too high--especially for the results I received.

 
Family Law
Posted by Cindy
December 16, 2021
Hired Attorney

If I could provide zero stars I would. I hired Ms.Duncan in September to handle a simple QDRO. I paid $300 for a consultation and a $3500 retainer. I started emailing and calling mid November for an update. (I divorced at attorney so I know how the process should have gone.) I finally heard from Ms.Duncan and her email was full of excuses and lawyer double talk. I waited another month and then emailed her again. Nothing. Finally I emailed the firm off of their website hoping Ms.Vernier would contact me. Nothing. Finally I wrote an email demanding her to complete the process or refund me $3800. I got her attention then. I got a copy of letter in my email declining to continue forward and a copy of the refund of $3800 that was being mailed to me. I then I hirer a local family law guy in Montgomery and $200 later the process was done. The whole experience was like a Jerry Springer moment.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
July 08, 2013
Hired Attorney

There were many, many errors made in the course of my proceeding. I don't feel that I received proper, competent legal council. There was a lack of adequate representation.

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 5
    • Adoptions
    • Child Support
    • Divorce
    • Visitation Rights
    • Paternity
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • Criminal Law 1
    • Juvenile Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation
  • Other 3
    • Child Custody & Parenting Time
    • Wills
    • Guardianships

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates: $350 - $400/hr
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
    Discover
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Managing Partner
    Firm Name
    Vernier & Associates, PLLC
  • Additional Links
    https://www.vernierlawfirm.com/attorney/ruth-l-vernier/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1983, Ohio
    2001, Michigan
    1995, New York
    2001, Texas
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, Ohio
    Class of 1983
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Cincinnati
    Class of 1980
    B.S.
    Psychology

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Managing Partner at Vernier & Associates, PLLC
4.8
167 reviews

2441 High Timbers Drive, Suite 110The Woodlands, TX 77380U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 01:00 PM
  • Saturday By appointment
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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Ruth Lavada Vernier was admitted in 1983 to the State of Ohio.
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    Yes, Ruth Lavada Vernier is admitted to practice in Michigan, New York, Ohio and Texas.
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    Yes, Ruth Lavada Vernier has a 4.8 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Ruth Lavada Vernier attended University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, Ohio.

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