Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, Travis prides himself on his detail-oriented, accessible, matter-of-fact approach to law. As a founding partner of the firm, Travis focuses his practice entirely on complex family law matters and is dedicated to providing reasoned advice, legal acumen and professional service to his clients. With compassion and empathy, Travis maintains a composure and level-headedness that serve as a voice of reason during complex negotiations or litigation.
As the co-author of several legal articles dealing with Cyber-Evidence and Business Valuation, Travis helps keep the firm on the leading edge of the latest developments in family law with an emphasis on drug and alcohol testing. He has been a speaker at various legal seminars on the use of Soberlink – Alcohol Monitoring, drug testing, the use of Guardian Ad Litems and Attorney Ad Litems and co- authored a guide to preparing for and passing the Board Certification Exam.
Travis balances the rigors of practicing law and running a small business with the help of his wife Jami, a fellow family lawyer, and their two boys, Will and Tate. He uses his experiences of parenthood when approaching his clients’ cases; while each case is unique, some are best understood when viewed through the eyes of a fellow parent. In addition to spending time with his family, Travis also enjoys playing soccer, watching Austin FC, Longhorn sports and hunting with his two sons.
Education
- Creighton University School of Law, Omaha, Nebraska – J.D., 2003
- University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas – B.A., 1999
Licenses, Certifications & Bar Admissions
- Board Certified – Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2009
- Supreme Court of Texas, 2003
Professional Experience
- Presenter, “Remnants of Last Night: Drug and Alcohol Testing,” Austin Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2022
- Presenter, “What Every Estate Planner Needs To Know About Family Law,” Intermediate Estate Planning & Probate Course, 2015
- Presenter, “Discovery Jeopardy,” Civil Justice Conference, 2014
- Presenter, “Soberlink: What it is and how it works,” Austin Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2014
- Course Director – Austin Bar Association, Family Law Section Summer Seminar, May 2012
- Presenter, “Use of Guardian Ad Litems, Attorney Ad Litems and Amicus Attorneys,” Austin Bar Association Bench Bar Conference, 2012
- Master of Ceremonies – Volunteer Legal Services Divorce Basics Seminar, Austin – 2009, 2011
- Presenter, “Preparing for and Passing the Board Certification Exam,” Advanced Family Law Course, 2011
- Presenter, “Anatomy of a Drug Test,” Austin Bar Association, Family Law section, 2010
- Co-Author, “Trails from the Aether: Cyber Evidence,” Advanced Family Law Course, 2005
Honors & Awards
- Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters, as published in Super Lawyers Magazine and Texas Monthly Magazine, 2017-2023
- Texas Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, as published in Texas Monthly Magazine – 2009, 2012 – 2017
- Up-And-Coming 100: 2017 Texas Rising Star, Thomson Reuters, as published in Texas Monthly Magazine
- AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, 2012 – 2023
- AVVO Superb Rated Attorney, 2011 – 2023
- Selected for The Best Lawyers in America by BL Rankings in Family Law, 2015 – 2023
- National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40 – 2014, 2015
- National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, Top 10 Under 40 – 2014, 2015
- Top Attorney, Austin Monthly Magazine, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023
Professional & Community Involvement
- Austin Bar Association – Family Law Section, 2004 – present
- Austin Bar Association – Board Member, 2012
- Austin Bar Association – Family Law Section, Chair, 2012
- Texas Association of Family Law Specialists, 2009 – present
- Travis County Family Law Advocates, 2009-2012
- Williamson County Bar Association, 2004-present
- College of the State Bar, 2007 – present
- Texas Family Law Foundation, 2007 – present