Atty. R. Porter Corrigan
Porter Corrigan provides family law clients with essential insights gained from his work with two federal judges at the district and appellate court levels. His work in a variety of cases has earned Porter the respect of both clients and colleagues, in addition to helping him earn honors on the Texas Rising Stars (2010-2012, 2014-2019) and Texas Super Lawyers (2021, 2023-2024) listings published by Thomson Reuters and selection to San Antonio’s Top Attorneys and San Antonio Rising Stars lists published in S.A.
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About R. Porter Corrigan at a glance
R. Porter Corrigan is a family law attorney based in San Antonio, Texas, practicing at Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson LLP. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at Saint Mary's University (J.D., 2007) and The University of Texas (B.A., 2002). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Family Law (San Antonio) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in San Antonio, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Porter Corrigan provides family law clients with essential insights gained from his work with two federal judges at the district and appellate court levels
- His work in a variety of cases has earned Porter the respect of both clients and colleagues, in addition to helping him earn honors on the Texas Rising Stars (2010-2012, 2014-2019) and Texas Super Lawyers (2021, 2023-2024) listings published by Thomson Reuters and selection to San Antonio’s Top Attorneys and San Antonio Rising Stars lists published in S.A
- Scene magazine
- Porter has been named to The Best Lawyers in America list each year since 2021, and he is also AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- A San Antonio native, Porter is heavily involved in the community
- He is one of the founding members of the San Antonio chapter of Young Texans Against Cancer, and a Life Member of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. (S.A.L.E.), which is a volunteer organization that emphasizes agriculture and education to develop the youth of Texas
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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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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 San Antonio 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 andnue, 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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