Education
- University of Cincinnati College of Law, Cincinnati, Ohio
- J.D. - 1983
- University of Cincinnati
- B.S. - 1980
- Major: Psychology
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2001
- Michigan, 1995
- New York, 1985
- Ohio, 1983
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
- America's Top 50 Lawyers - Family Law - Texas - 2026
- 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
Contact info:
281-815-8759
ruth.vernier@vernierlaw.com