Atty. Brian Walters
I’ve wanted to be a lawyer since I was a kid. I remember visiting my uncle at his law practice and later watching him in court once he became a judge.
Characterization of Property & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX · 30+ Years Experience
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About Brian Walters at a Glance
Brian Walters is a Partner based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Walters Gilbreath, PLLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, real estate, and prenup. Admitted to practice in Texas (1996). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Texas A & M University (B.B.A. University, 1993). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Brian Walters
- I’ve wanted to be a lawyer since I was a kid
- I remember visiting my uncle at his law practice and later watching him in court once he became a judge
- That led me to law school and family law, but it wasn’t until a few years ago that I realized how important my calling is to someone going through what you are going through
- I had to experience my own divorce, hire an attorney, re-marry and then have my own kids
- Since then, I’ve been a better lawyer and matured into the advocate that I am today
- My upbringing prepared me to deal with all kinds of clients
- I got to grow up all over the world and met all kinds of people from many different cultures and backgrounds
- I learned about discipline and loyalty from my father (a Colonel in the U.S
- Marine Corps) and about the devotion that should be dedicated to your family from my mom
- I did grow up in a divorce bubble though, since my parents are still happily married, and I lived in military base neighborhoods where everyone was married
- A good bubble to be sure, but not one that prepared me for this profession
- After graduating from high school on a military base in West Germany in 1998, I went to Texas A&M, and then graduated from the University of Texas Law School in 1996
- While in law school, I worked 30 hours a week to make ends meet
- My first job as an attorney was at a large medical malpractice defense firm in Austin where I learned professionalism and attention to detail
- I learned what should be valued in life when the lawyer in the office next to me was killed in a car accident one day, leaving five young children fatherless
- Most of all, I learned that I wanted to work with my own clients in my own way and left that firm to start my own firm
- I have never looked back and went straight into divorce and family law in 1997
- Several years later, I married
- To the outside world, it seemed like we had the world at our feet
- Appearances can be deceiving, and marriage can be difficult
- We divorced a few years later and it was a turning point in my life
- Before that time, I had not experienced what my clients were living
- Now I had
- I married again and two children followed
- I now know what a parent feels when they walk into my office
- I know the fear, love, anger, and confusion they can carry when faced with a family crisis
- Brian is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Experience • Partner, Walters Gilbreath, PLLC, 2014—Present • Partner, Walters & Turquand, LLP, 1997—2008 • Associate, Davis & Davis, PC, 1996—1997 • Law Clerk, Davis & Davis, PC, 1994—1996 • Law Clerk, Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, 1994—1994 • Law Clerk, Office Of The Attorney General Of Texas, 1993—1993 Honors • Client Choice Award, , 2013, 2016, 2019 • Top Contributor Award, , 2013—2014 • Super Lawyers – Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2005 • Board Certification in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2003 Philanthropy Supporting • Evan E. Worthing High School HISD • Top Ladies of Distinction • Washington Chapel MBC's Adopt-a-Family from disasters Leaderships Speaking Engagements • University of Texas Mock Trial, Mock Trial Tactics, 2002 • University of Texas, Opportunities in the Legal World, 2000 • University of Texas School of Law, Family Law Updates, 1996 Publications • Texas Attorney General Publications, A Guide to Texas Child Support Law, 2004 Associations • Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Member, 2016 – Present • Houston Bar Association, Member, 2013—Present • State Bar of Texas, Member, 1996—Present • Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, Member, 2003—2019 • Austin Bar Association, Member, 1996—2014 • Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Member, 2003—2008 • Williamson County Bar Association, Member, 2000—2008 • Young Lawyers Club, Officer, 2005—2007 • Texas Young Lawyers Association, Member, 1996—2006
Practice Areas Explained
Brian Walters's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Walters handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Divorce in Austin
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Brian Walters is one of 50,071 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Texas →
Child Custody & Visitation in Austin
Brian Walters is one of 30,982 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Texas →
Personal Injury in Austin
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Brian Walters is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Real Estate Law in Austin
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Brian Walters is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements in Austin
Brian Walters is one of 8,810 prenup attorneys indexed nationally. Browse prenup attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Austin
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Austin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Austin-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Austin Choose Brian Walters
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Brian Walters's practice in the field of divorce, child custody, personal injury, real estate, and prenup.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Brian Walters brings 30+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, child custody, and personal injury, Brian Walters can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Austin
A Austin-based practice means Brian Walters attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Brian Walters Handles in Austin
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