mary e. ramos

attorney & family law Mediator

Mary E. Ramos // Attorney At Law // Divorce Blog:

Mary is an experienced family law attorney recognized and respected throughout the Houston legal community for dedication in effectively representing clients' rights and interests. Mary understands the emotional side of divorce and brings a special compassion to each and every case.

She also offers clients knowledgeable and competent legal advice with the following family law goals.

1. Educate the client about the law and court procedures
2. Explore options and create solutions
3. Encourage settlements through competent negotiation and mediation
4. Maintain reasonable fees and control litigation costs
5. Exhaust all reasonable alternatives, but when all else fails, to fight aggressively when necessary to protect the clients' rights
   

Areas of Practice:

1. 100% Family Law

Certifications and Training:

NOTE: Only courses requiring more than 10 hours listed.

1. “Annual Advanced Family Law Course” 2012, 22.50 hours, Texas State Bar
2. “Houston Family Law Trial Institute” 2012, 55 hours, South Texas College of Law
3. “Annual Advanced Family Law Course” 2011, 22.50 hours, Texas State Bar
4. “Houston Family Law Trial Institute” 2011, 55 hours, South Texas College of Law
5. “Annual Advanced Family Law Course” 2010, 24.25 hours, Texas State Bar
6. “Annual Advanced Family Law Course” 2009, 27.75 hours, Texas State Bar
7. “Advanced Family Law Drafting Course” 2008, 11 hours, Texas State Bar
8. “Annual Advanced Family Law Course” 2008, 21.25 hours, Texas State Bar
9. “Marriage Dissolution Institute” 2008, 14.75 hours, Texas State Bar
10. “Annual Advanced Family Law Course” 2007, 23.25, Texas State Bar
11. “Advanced Family & Divorce Mediation Training” 2006, 30 hours, Fort Bend Dispute Resolution Center
12. “Advanced Family Law Drafting” 2005, 11 hours, Texas State Bar
13. “Annual Advanced Family Law Course” 2005, 23.50 hours, Texas State Bar
14. “Marriage Dissolution Course” 2005, 13.75 hours, Texas State Bar
15. “Immigration Law Institute” 2005, 14.50 hours, Texas State Bar
16. “Basic Mediation Training” 2005, 40 hours, Fort Bend Dispute Resolution Center
17. “Family Law on the Front Lines Conference” 2005, 12.00 hours, Texas State Bar
18. “Maximizing your Edge – Advanced Negotiation strategies for lawyers” 2005, Latz Negotiation Institute

Bar Admissions:

1. Texas, 2004

Education:

1. Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshal School of Law, Houston, Texas, 2002, JD
2. Park University, Parksville, MO, 1999 Bachelors of Science
1. Major: Management

Honors and Awards:

1. “Excellence Award” 2011, AVVO
2. “Top Lawyers for the People – Family Law” 2009, HTexas Magazine
3. “Top Young Professionals on the Fast Track” 2007, HTown Magazine

Professional Associations and Memberships:

1. State Bar of Texas - Family Law Section, Member
2. College of the State Bar of Texas, Member
3. American Bar Association, Member
4. Houston Bar Association - Family Law Section, Member
5. Mexican American Bar Association of Houston, Member

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