Austin Family Lawyers

Since graduating from The University of Texas School of Law, Sam has helped guide Austin-area families through divorce and child custody cases, along with handling estate planning, probate, entity formation, general civil litigation, and consumer bankruptcy cases. Though Sam has since chosen to focus his practice exclusively on family law-- representing clients in litigated matters and also through the collaborative law process-- Sam brings a breadth of legal experience to his practice that gives him keen insight in crafting creative, functional, and cost-effective solutions to the dynamic issues of family law.

Aishah McCoy, a dedicated attorney, is driven by her belief that clients deserve personalized counsel and expertise in every aspect of their case. With a focus on both in and out of court, she is committed to helping clients achieve their goals, whether it's navigating high conflict custody cases or developing generational legacy plans. Aishah's determination and unwavering dedication to her clients are evident in her practice. Aishah McCoy holds a Juris Doctorate certificate from Thurgood Marshall Law School. She also generously volunteers her time to organizations such as RAICES, Legal Line, and Volunteer Legal Services, offering legal assistance to low-income...

Providing a wide variety of legal services, including small business advice, family law, probate, litigation, appeals, mediation and arbitration. Additionally, expertise in legal ethics, serving as an expert witness for lawyers and law firms in matters involving legal ethics and malpractice

My practice focuses on providing legal advice, relationship agreements (no-nups, pre-nups, living together agreements, legal rental contracts), family law (folks seeking low-conflict divorce, custody and child support), wills and estate planning, medical directives, and mediation. I have a passion for helping folks with non-traditional lifestyles meet their legal needs. I have been polyamorous since 2006 and have 2 long-term partners (egalitarian polyam V, where I am the hinge). I am also a part of the regional burning man community in Central Texas. LGBTQIA++, polyamory, kink, sex-worker -friendly legal services. I communicate with clients throughout the state at their comfort...

I am the oldest of 10 children, and we traveled from state to state following my father’s military career. When I was about 12, my mother asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, and I responded with “I want to be a writer and a lawyer.” I really did not know what either was, but it turned out to be true. My mother’s father passed away when I was 12. We were all mystified, but my mother was grief-stricken. I was able to see at a young age that if the BUSINESS of aging and...

Austin Divorce Lawyer, Joe Newberry was born and raised in Austin, Texas. He attended St. Andrews School from first through eighth grade and then went to Austin High School. After graduating from Austin High, Joe attended the University of Arizona in Tucson and double majored in Finance and Economics in four years. Following college, Joe worked in the Fixed Assets Department of Southwest Airlines. It was during this time that he decided he wanted to pursue a degree in law.

In August 2004, Joe entered Law School at Texas Wesleyan in Fort Worth, and gained invaluable experience in the...

When I first set out to study law, I recognized that although a traditional education is vital, having first-hand experience and specialized areas of focus are invaluable. While attending South Texas College of Law, I worked as a Law Clerk at a personal injury law firm, and also completed a program to become a certified mediator. Balancing my work at a high-profile personal-injury law firm honed my litigation skills, deepened my understanding of the law, and strengthened my time-management skills. Although it was a challenge to sustain all three, my dedication has never wavered. When I was younger, I was in constant...

At Hall Law Firm, attorney Trevor Hall merges extensive expertise in business insurance law with his unique passion for providing compassionate representation to individuals in family law.

With business comes risk, and with risk comes insurance. When insurance fails to respond to a business claim, however, the results can be disastrous for a company. Trevor has participated in the recovery of over $100,000,000.00 in insurance proceeds for businesses across Texas. Trevor formerly practiced with one of the largest commercial law firms in Texas, and he continues to employ his wide breadth of experience and expertise to successfully litigate for...

Senior Associate Attorney at Modern Family Law

I have been practicing Family Law for over four years and I enjoy helping people through the difficult times in their lives. I began practicing family law to help children with disabilities and their families. I now help all types of families through custody disputes and divorces by focusing on the needs of the children and the concerns of the parents. My goal is to help the families work together not just during the current difficulties but also in the future.

Michael Araj has more than a decade of family law experience to draw from, including right here in Central Texas. Michael is ready to go to court to fight for his clients whenever the need arises but understands that the best path for many will be the path that resolves his clients’ disputes in negotiation, mediation, and settlement. Michael has handled high-asset divorce cases and complex and conflict-driven issues in all types of family law cases. He has successfully negotiated and tried cases involving complex assets. He has addressed cases involving the division of restricted stock, as well as family businesses...

Erica Larson is an associate attorney based in Austin, Texas who specializes in family law. She enjoys getting to know her clients in order to provide compassionate representation. She understands that having to contact an attorney means that the clients are experiencing difficult circumstances and strives to make the process as simple as possible.