Atty. Susan Myres
Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Susan Myres has over 35 years of experience practicing family law in Harris County and the Greater Houston area. Susan works closely with all of her clients to develop a legal strategy that best fits her client's goals and needs.
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Susan Myres is a family law and adr attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Myres & Associates PLLC. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Texas (1982). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1982) and University of Kansas (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Susan Myres has over 35 years of experience practicing family law in Harris County and the Greater Houston area
- Susan works closely with all of her clients to develop a legal strategy that best fits her client's goals and needs
- Her background in business studies allows her to work through complex issues involving the characterization and valuation of a business, closely-held business interests, characterization of property, financial documentation, and the interplay with the marital estate
- Susan utilizes all forms of dispute resolution methods to develop creative solutions to her client's dilemmas
- From supporting clients who have worked out their agreements, mediation, arbitration, collaborative law, and traditional litigation, Susan focuses on using techniques that are the right fit for the client
- She and her team are known for establishing close cooperation with their clients, working together to reach solutions that are in the best interests of the client and their children
- Frequently, Susan lectures on cutting edge family law topics, locally and nationally
- She is involved in several professional associations, including the Texas Bar Association, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (President-Elect), the International Academy of Family Lawyers (Fellow), Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists, and many others
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Susan Myres handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Susan Myres is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
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 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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