Vernier & Associates, PLLC
Family Law | Serving The Woodlands, TX
281-882-3271Vernier & Associates, PLLC, serving clients in the The Woodlands, Texas area, a reputable legal practice for Family issues.
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Guiding Clients Toward Peaceful and Effective Resolutions
Ms. Vernier has over 40 years of experience and is known for her “win-win” negotiation style, an approach that aims to minimize conflict and foster cooperation among all parties involved. Our firm has a proven track record of successfully sparing clients from the emotional stress, time and expenses associated with lengthy court battles. Our large pool of resources and network provide us with the tools necessary to examine cases from multiple perspectives and identify effective solutions. If you are filing for divorce, we can collaborate with skilled professionals such as mental health counselors and forensic accountants to bolster your claim.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Division of Assets
- Child Custody and Support
- Other Family Law Issues
- Divorce
Call 281-882-3271 today to arrange your initial consultation.
Attorney Ruth Lavada Vernier
Bar Admissions:
- Texas, 2001
- Michigan, 1995
- New York, 1985
- Ohio, 1983
Education:
- University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, Ohio, J.D., 1983
- University of Cincinnati, B.S., 1980, Major in Psychology
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Managing Partner
- Member, Ohio State Bar Association
- Member, State Bar of Michigan
- Member, State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section, 2001
- Member, College of the State Bar of Texas
- State Bar Faculty Member, 2007
- Member, Collaborative Law Institute of Texas
- Member, Montgomery County Bar Association, 2001
Attorney Brooke Vernier Barry
Bar Admissions:
- Texas, 2010
- Michigan, 2013
Education:
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Auburn Hills, Michigan, Doctor of Jurisprudence, 01/2009, cum laude
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Auburn Hills, Michigan, Cali Award, Evidence Problems
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Auburn Hills, Michigan, Cali Award, Sales
- State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, 05/1993, cum laude
- State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 12/1990, magna cum laude
- State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, Phi Beta Kappa
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Partner
- Member, Texas Bar College
- Member, Montgomery County Bar Association
- Member, Houston County Bar Association
Attorney Paige Elizabeth Hutton
Bar Admissions:
- Texas, 2026
Education:
- St. Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas, J.D., 2025
- Baylor University, Waco, Texas, B.A., 2021, Major in Professional Writing and Rhetoric
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Associate Attorney
- Member, The Woodlands Bar Association, 2026 to Present
- Member, Montgomery County Bar Association, 2026 to Present
- Member, Harris County Bar Association, 2026 to Present
Languages Spoken:
- English
Vernier & Associates, PLLC Awards
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