Atty. Haley Burnside
Licensed by the State Bar of Texas in 2016, Haley Burnside began her career at the Houston firm Fullenweider Wilhite, where she practiced exclusively for the first 9 years of her career. There, she trained alongside some of the most respected attorneys in the field such as Donn Fullenweider and Randall Wilhite, gaining not only meaningful litigation and negotiation experience, but also a strong foundation in client-centered, ethical advocacy.
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Haley Burnside is a family law attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Burnside Family Law PLLC. Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Serves clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Licensed by the State Bar of Texas in 2016, Haley Burnside began her career at the Houston firm Fullenweider Wilhite, where she practiced exclusively for the first 9 years of her career
- There, she trained alongside some of the most respected attorneys in the field such as Donn Fullenweider and Randall Wilhite, gaining not only meaningful litigation and negotiation experience, but also a strong foundation in client-centered, ethical advocacy
- In 2025, Haley launched Burnside Family Law to build a practice that reflects her values: clarity, efficiency, and transparency
- She tells clients the truth, even when it’s hard, so they can make smart, strategic choices in the moments that matter most
- She’s as comfortable negotiating a creative resolution as she is taking a case to trial and is known for distilling complex issues into practical advice
- She’s represented clients from every walk of life, entrepreneurs, engineers, lawyers, professors, stay-at-home parents, and working professionals, each with their own priorities and challenges
- She knows that no two families look the same, and no two solutions should either
- She understands that family law is about more than legal outcomes, it’s about helping people protect what matters and move forward with dignity and direction
- Outside of her practice, Haley enjoys time with her husband, their young daughter, and a lively crew of animals
- She’s a firm believer in good food, unfiltered honesty, and keeping perspective through life’s toughest moments
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
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 Houston 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.
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