Atty. John Hennan
John Hennan loves to advocate, and is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. John seeks out clients who deserve dedicated and calculated representation.
Child Custody & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX · 16+ Years Experience
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About John Hennan at a Glance
John Hennan is a Partner based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Hennan | Culp, PLLC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, and alimony. Admitted to practice in Texas (2010). Educated at University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 2010) and Austin College (B.A. Psychology, 2005). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Hennan
- John Hennan loves to advocate, and is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- John seeks out clients who deserve dedicated and calculated representation
- He has experience in both trial and appellate courts, and in addition to being Board Certified, has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star every year for the last eight years
- In 2022, John was additionally named a Super Lawyers “Up and Coming 100.” John is also a Certified Mediator and is frequently called upon to mediate all types of family cases
- John relishes international travel, enjoys reading and studying medieval and renaissance history, listens to all kinds of music (from Iron Maiden to Amy Winehouse), and spends extended periods of time roughhousing with his two dogs, Bruni and Perla
- He enjoys being active, working out, hiking, and playing rugby
- John earned his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law, and earned a Master of Laws while studying abroad at University College London
- While John consistently practices all areas of family law, he finds particular purpose in advocating for the following clients and cases: • Jury trials • Representing victims and survivors of family violence • High net-worth & complex asset divorce property divisions • Serving as mediator for parties and attorneys in divorce and custody litigation AWARDS Board Certified in Family Law Texas Board of Legal Specialization Super Lawyers Up-and-Coming 100, 2022 Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2022 Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2021 Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2020 Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2019 Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2018 Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2017 Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2016 Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2015 – Client’s Choice Award, 2017 – Client’s Choice Award, 2016 – Client’s Choice Award, 2015 ASSOCIATIONS Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists Certified Mediator – State of Texas Texas Association of Mediators Austin Bar Association Family Law Section of the Austin Bar Civil Litigation Section of the Austin Bar Williamson County Bar Association Hays County Bar Association Texas Young Lawyers Association Austin Young Lawyers Association College of the State Bar of Texas Pro Bono College, State Bar of Texas State Bar of Texas
Practice Areas Explained
John Hennan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Hennan 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.
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Child Custody & Visitation in Austin
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Family Law in Austin
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Real Estate Law in Austin
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Alimony / Spousal Support in Austin
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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 John Hennan
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 John Hennan's practice in the field of divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, and alimony.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Hennan brings 16+ 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 family law, John Hennan 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 John Hennan 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 John Hennan Handles in Austin
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