Deborah Lawson
Houston, TX

Deborah Lawson

Deborah Lawson Attorney At Law PLLC

Divorce and SeparationChild Custody and VisitationChild Support | Child Support Enforcement+6 More

Deborah Lawson founded her boutique Houston law firm in 2008 after earning a business degree from Texas A&M University in 1992 and a J.D. from SMU's Dedman School of Law in 2003. She was admitted to the Texas Bar in 2003 and initially pract…

23 years' experience
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About

Deborah Lawson founded her boutique Houston law firm in 2008 after earning a business degree from Texas A&M University in 1992 and a J.D. from SMU's Dedman School of Law in 2003. She was admitted to the Texas Bar in 2003 and initially practiced admiralty and maritime law representing railroads and shipping lines before shifting her focus to family law, business formation, and nonprofit governance. Her practice has a particular focus on serving the LGBTQ+, kink, and polyamorous/non-monogamous communities.

Practice Areas

Divorce and SeparationChild Custody and VisitationChild Support | Child Support EnforcementPrenuptial and Postnuptial AgreementsMediationCollaborative LawDomestic Violence | Protective OrdersAdoption and SurrogacyLGBTQ+ | Same Sex Divorce

Awards & Recognition

  • Texas Bar College member (fewer than 1% of Texas lawyers)
  • Houston A&M Club President, 2013 (5th female president in the club's 90-year history)
  • Stonewall Law Association of Greater Houston, President, 2018-2023
  • Houston Bar Association Auxiliary, President, 2023
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Bar Number

  • 24041306

Education

  • B.A./Business degree, Texas A&M University, 1992
  • J.D., SMU Dedman School of Law, 2003

Service Offers

  • Accepting New Clients

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Do I need a divorce lawyer?
While you can represent yourself, having a lawyer is highly recommended, especially with children, significant assets, or contested issues. A lawyer ensures your rights are protected.
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