Janet McCullar

Top rated Family Law attorney in Austin, Texas

Kirker | Davis LLP
Janet McCullar
Kirker | Davis LLP

Practice areas: Family Law; view more

Licensed in Texas since: 1992

Education: Whittier Law School

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2009 - 2023, 2025

Kirker | Davis LLP

8310 N Capital of Texas Hwy
Bldg 1, Suite 350
Austin, TX 78731 Visit website
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Janet McCullar serves as Of Counsel family law trial attorney at Kirker Davis LLP, where she adeptly handles a myriad of complex family law cases. These range from divorce and custody disputes to issues surrounding property division, business ownership, and valuation. Ms. McCullar's legal acumen shines particularly in cases involving intricate divorce and custody scenarios, where she brings a balanced blend of compassion and strategic prowess to her practice.

Ms. McCullar offers her extensive services to clients across various regions of Texas, including major counties and cities such as Travis County, Dallas and San Antonio, among others. Her practice at Kirker Davis LLP encompasses a variety of family law services, including divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements and divorces involving complex business elements.

Throughout her career, Ms. McCullar has developed a notable presence in the field of family law, with a commendable focus on child custody and complex property cases. Her approach to legal representation is outcome-oriented, always aiming to secure the best possible results for her clients, whether through trial advocacy, mediation or informal settlements. This dedication stems from her deep-seated commitment to protecting client interests, a commitment that is both personal and professional.

With proficiency in navigating the emotionally charged waters of family law, Ms. McCullar’s skills are further enhanced by her empathy and strategic insight, qualities that have not only earned her the trust of her clients but also recognition from her peers, including board certification in family law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She has also been peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell.

Ms. McCullar’s educational background includes a J.D. from Whittier Law School, which laid the foundation for her distinguished legal career. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the State Bar of Texas (the Family Law Section), the Austin Bar Association and the Williamson County Bar Association.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Practice areas

Family Law

Focus areas

Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law

  • 100% Family Law

First Admitted: 1992, Texas

Professional Webpage: https://www.kirkerdavis.com/attorney/janet-l-mccullar/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Board of Directors and Member, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, Family Law Section (2008 to present)
  • State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section, Member
  • Austin Bar Association, Family Law Section, President
  • Austin Bar Association, Member
  • Texas Family Law Foundation, Texas Chapter, Member
  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Member
  • Texas Bar Foundation, Austin Bar Foundation, Member
  • Texas Academy of Family Law Specialist
  • Travis County Family Law Advocates
  • Texas Bar Foundation – Sustaining Life Fellow
  • Travis County Women Lawyers Foundation
  • Austin Bar Foundation – Sustaining Fellow

Special Licenses / Certifications

  • Board Certified Family Law – Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1998

Pro bono / Community Service

Honors

  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers – Fellow, 2008
  • Best Lawyers, 2012
  • Best Lawyers in America, Family Law – 2011, 2012, 2013
  • Robert W. Calvert Inn. American Inns of Court – Master (2012 - present)
  • Martindale-Hubbell – “AV” rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers

Educational Background

  • B.S., Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 1982

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

  • “International and Domestic Jurisdiction Issues,” Family Law on the Front Lines, Austin, Texas, June 2011.
  • “Termination and Step-Parent Adoptions,” Advanced Family Law Drafting Course, Houston, Texas, December 2010.
  • “Marital Property Agreements: And You Know It Don’t Come Easy,” 2009 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas, June 2009.
  • “Different Ways to Trace Separate Property,” New Frontiers in Marital Property Law, Napa, California, October 2008.
  • “Proving Economic Contribution and Reimbursement Claims,” 30th Annual Marriage Dissolution Institute, El Paso, Texas, May 2007.
  • “Temporary Orders: Yes, It’s Really a Trial – How to Get Prepared,” 32nd Annual Advanced Family Law Course, San Antonio, Texas, August 2006.
  • “Factors and Issues Judges Use in a SAPCR Case,” 29th Marriage Dissolution Institute, Austin, Texas, April 2006.
  • “Business Evaluation in Small Estates,” Family Law on the Front Lines, Galveston, Texas, June 2005.
  • “I’ve got a Divorce in My Guardianship Case!,” Guardianship and Advanced Elder Law Course, Dallas, Texas, March 2003.
  • “Defending a Respondent in a Child Support Enforcement Matter,” Trial Tactics in Family Law Cases Involving HIV/AIDS, AIDS Services of Austin, Austin, Texas, November 2000.
  • “Family Limited Partnership Basics,” State Bar Section Report: Family Law, Volume 2000-2, Spring 2000.

Office location for Janet McCullar

8310 N Capital of Texas Hwy
Bldg 1, Suite 350
Austin, TX 78731

Phone: 512-212-9911

Selections

16 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2009 - 2023, 2025

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