Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 1999
Education: South Texas College of Law Houston
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025 Working out of the Houston office of Diggs & Sadler, in Texas, Bret Bosker is a well-seasoned family law attorney focusing on matters pertaining to divorce, child custody and support, asset division, estate planning and probate, and litigation. Admitted to practice by the State Bar of Texas in 1999, he has spent more than 25 years concentrating on various aspects of family law.
After graduating from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree majoring in english in 1994, Mr. Bosker completed his legal education at the South Texas College of Law Houston in 1999. He was inducted into the Phi Delta Phi honor society during his time at law school and was later the recipient of the Houston Bar Association President’s Award in 2004.
Even after commencing private practice, Mr. Bosker dedicates a significant amount of time to academics, speaking at events conducted by various institutions and legal associations. He focuses on topics relevant to his practice area, such as the modification of child support, property case trials, premarital agreements and more, specific to the state of Texas. Mr. Bosker served on the board of the Houston Bar Association Family Law section and was elected chair 2011-2012.
The emotional turmoil that a family goes through during difficult times, such as a legal separation, may be inconceivable to a third person. Recognizing the sensitive nature of his work, Mr. Bosker approaches each of his family law clients with empathy and compassion. Hence, he is able to handle complex cases involving special needs children and mentally ill parents with utmost proficiency.
Prioritizing the needs of his clients, Mr. Bosker works hard toward the welfare of their families, making sure to represent the needs of the vulnerable parties – in most cases, children. His “Superb” rating on Avvo and positive peer reviews through Martindale-Hubbell stand as a testament to his professionalism and client-centric service.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus 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: 1999, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://www.texasadvocates.com/our-attorneys/bret-bosker/
Bar / Professional Activity
- State Bar of Texas, 1999
- Gulf Coast Collaborative Law Network, Executive Committee Member, 2001-04
- Collaborative Law Group of Greater Houston Member, 2001-2017
- Collaborative Law Institute of Texas Member, 2006-2010
- Collaborative Family Lawyers of Houston, 2008-2016
- Houston Bar Association Constitutional Day Committee Member, 2010
- Houston Bar Association Law Week Committee Member, 2001, 2004-2012
- Houston Bar Association Fee Dispute Committee Member, 2002-2006, 2008-2009
- Houston Bar Association Law Week Co-Chairperson, 2002-2004
- Association for Conflict Resolution, Houston Chapter, Member, 2003-2011
- Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law American Inn of Court Member, 2002-2011
- ABA Regional Negotiation Competition, Center for Legal Responsibility, Negotiation Judge, South Texas College of Law, 2003
- Houston Bar Association, Family Law Institute CLE, Chair, 2008
- South Texas College of Law, Family Law CLE, Planning Committee Member, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-2006
- South Texas College of Law, Family Law CLE, Planning Committee Chair, 2007-2014
- Houston Bar Association, Student Writing Contest Chair, 2008
- Houston Bar Association, Do the Write Thing
- Houston Bar Association Enforcements CLE, Planning Committee, 2012
- Houston Volunteer Lawyer’s Program, Board of Directors, 2005-2006
- Houston Bar Association, Collaborative Law Section, Board of Directors, 2014-2015, 2016-2017
- Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section, Secretary 2008-2010, Chair Elect 2010-2011, Chair 2011-2012, Chair 2012-2013, Past Chair 2013-2014
- Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section, Board of Directors, 2005-2014
Educational Background
- University of Florida, B.A., English, 1994
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Texas Premarital Agreements, Speaker, NBI (National Business Institute) Webinar, 2020
- Collaborative Law, Speaker, Legal Assistance University Conference, Houston, 2003
- Enforcement Trial Demonstration, Speaker, Texas State Bar Conference, Houston, 2003
- Collaborative Law: A Peaceable Alternative to Litigation,Speaker, South Texas College of Law, Houston, 2004
- Collaborative Law: A Court Coordinator’s Perspective, Speaker, Court Coordinators, Houston, 2004
- Objections at Hearings, Speaker, South Texas College of Law, Houston, 2005
- The Evolution of the Collaborative Law Practice, Speaker, Collaborative Law Spring Retreat, Austin, 2005
- Nailing the Initial Client Interview, Speaker, Houston Bar Association Family Law Institute, Houston, 2005
- For the Public Good; Representing Clients through the HVLP, Speaker, South Texas College of Law, Houston, 2006
- Effectively Trying your Property Case, Speaker, South Texas College of Law, Houston, 2007
- Pro Bono Work, Speaker, South Texas College of Law, Houston, 2007
- Fillin’ the Gaps, Things You Should Know, But Might Not, Speaker, Burta Raborn Family Law Inns of Court, Houston, 2007
- Nailing the Initial Client Interview, Speaker, Brazoria County Bar Association, Angleton, 2007
- Preparing Marital Property Agreements, Speaker, Texas Family Law Practice for Paralegals, Houston, 2008
- Adoption: From Beginning to End, Speaker, South Texas College of Law, Houston, 2008
- The Face of Litigation, Speaker, Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Houston, 2008
- Moving Away; Dealing with Residency Restriction Issues, Speaker, South Texas College of Law, Houston, 2009
- Obtaining, Enforcing and Modifying Child Support Awards, Speaker, Texas Family Law Practice for Paralegals, Houston, 2009
- Family Law and Divorce “How to Avoid Becoming a Football Widow”, Speaker, Houston Radio 1070 AM, Ira on Sports and the Law, 2009
- How to Assist Your Attorney to Effectively Try a Property Case, Speaker, Texas Advanced Paralegal Seminar (TAPS), League City, 2009
- Tiger Woods-Criminal Cover-Up or Just Plain 'Ole Lothario?, Speaker, Houston Radio 1070 AM, Ira on Sports and the Law, 2009
- The Attorney/Paralegal Relationship- Every Day and at Trial, Speaker, South Texas College of Law, Houston, 2010
- The Devil’s in the Details, Speaker, South Texas College of Law, Houston, 2010
- Creative Drafting, Speaker, South Texas College of Law, Houston, 2011
- Family Law 101: The Basics of Divorce Law in Texas, Speaker, Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association, Houston, 2011
- Ask the Experts, Speaker, Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Houston, 2011
- Houston Beauty Queen Denies Dying Father Access to Kids, Interview, Fox News 26, Houston 2012
- How to Assist Your Attorney to Effectively Try a Property Case, Speaker, Texas Family Law Practice for Paralegals, Houston, 2012
- Latest on Dying Father’s Court Fight to See Daughters, Interview, Fox News 26, Houston 2012
- Present for Petitioner, Respondent is Pro Se, Your Honor, Speaker, South Texas College of Law, Houston, 2012
- Geographic Restrictions: Original Proceedings and Modifications, Speaker, Houston Bar Association Family Law Institute, Houston, 2012
- Pre- and Post-Divorce Lender Concerns, Climate and Accommodations, Speaker, South Texas College of Law, Houston, 2013
- Handling Special Property Division Issues, Speaker, Texas Advanced Family Law Practice for Paralegals, Houston, 2013
- Temporary Orders – Mock Trial Style, Speaker, Houston Bar Association Family Law Section, Houston, 2013
- A Conversation with the Judges: The Ideal Lawyer, Speaker, South Texas College of Law, Houston, 2014
- Ethics Hodgepodge, Speaker, South Texas College of Law, Houston, 2014
- Houston Bar Association IDEA Program, Speaker, HISD/HBA, Houston, 2014
- Assisting in Child Custody Disputes, Speaker, Assisting in Family Law Matters Involving Children, Houston, 2015
- Solo Practice CLE Series- Family Law, Speaker, Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Houston, 2019
- Family Law 101 Premarital Agreements, Speaker, Probate and Tax Attorney’s Luncheon, Houston, 2020
Other Outstanding Achievements
- HBA President's Award for Outstanding Service, 2004
- Child Support
- Divorce
- Premarital and Postmarital Agreements
- SAPCR
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025
