Lisa A. Vance

Top rated Family Law attorney in San Antonio, Texas

The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C.
Lisa A. Vance
The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C.

Practice areas: Family Law, Personal Injury, Estate Planning & Probate; view more

Licensed in Texas since: 1981

Education: St. Mary's University School of Law

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2003 - 2004, 2016 - 2018

The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C.

2818 Nacogdoches Road
San Antonio, TX 78217 Visit website
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Lisa A. Vance is the principal attorney of The Law Office of Lisa A. Vance, P.C., based in San Antonio, Texas. She represents individuals and families navigating important legal matters, providing guidance on issues that can affect family relationships, personal rights, financial interests and long-term planning. Her professional background includes experience in state and federal courts, along with admission to practice before the nation’s highest court.

Ms. Vance has been licensed to practice law in Texas since 1981. Her extensive admissions include the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit and the U.S. Court of International Trade. She is also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, reflecting the breadth of her professional qualifications and authorization to appear before multiple judicial bodies.

In recognition of her professional standing, Ms. Vance has received an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. This distinction reflects recognition from members of the legal community through the organization’s peer-review process. Her credentials and professional experience support her work in addressing clients’ legal concerns and helping them understand the options available to them.

Ms. Vance maintains professional affiliations with several legal organizations, including the State Bar of Texas, the San Antonio Bar Association’s Family Law Section, the Texas chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and the American Bar Association. These memberships connect her with professional communities dedicated to legal practice, family-related matters and the development of the legal profession.

Ms. Vance earned her Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law. She previously received a Bachelor of Arts with honors from the University of Texas at Austin. Her educational background, decades of legal experience in Texas and admissions to federal and appellate courts underpin her work representing individuals and families throughout San Antonio.

*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, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Estate Planning & Probate, Military/Veterans Law

Focus areas

Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning, Father's Rights, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Military Divorce, Name Change, Paternity, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Prenuptial Agreements, Probate & Estate Administration, Same Sex Family Law, Trusts, Wills

  • 50% Family Law
  • 30% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
  • 10% Estate Planning & Probate
  • 10% Military/Veterans Law

First Admitted: 1981, Texas

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Licensed to practice law in Texas since 1981
  • Supreme Court of the United States
  • U.S. Court of International Trade
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1985)
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • Member, State Bar of Texas
  • Member, Texas Bar College
  • Member, San Antonio Bar Association (Family Law Section)
  • Member, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (Texas Chapter)
  • Member, American Bar Association

Special Licenses / Certifications

  • Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization (1986)

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Participant, Pro Bono Law Project
  • Participant, Community Justice Program (2010–2012)
  • Through ABOTA’s community outreach program, led the development of a re-enactment of the Brown v. Board of Education trial, designed to engage students in diversity education and inclusivity within the justice system (2024)

Educational Background

  • J.D., St. Mary’s University School of Law
  • B.A., English Literature (concentration in Medieval and Renaissance Literature), with Honors, University of Texas at Austin (1977)

Honors

  • Selected Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) — by invitation only, extended to fewer than 1% of the nation’s approximately 1.3 million attorneys; Life Fellow, ABOTA Foundation (2023/2024)
  • The Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers — recipient every year since the award’s inception in 2010
  • Best Lawyers in San Antonio, Family Law — 2006–2012 (per “Scene in S.A. Monthly”); listed in two categories (Family Law and Litigation) in 2012
  • Woman of the Year, National Association of Professional & Executive Women (VIP Division) — 2010, 2011, 2012
  • Woman of the Year (Family Law), National Association of Professional Women — 2008, 2009
  • Listed in Best Lawyers in America — 2003–2006
  • Listed in Best Lawyers in the U.S. — 2007, 2008
  • AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell — every year since 1996; special award presented in 2011 recognizing 15 years of AV rating
  • AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
  • Top 10 Attorney, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (2015)
  • The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell — every year since 1996
  • Recognized by National Association of Professional & Executive Women — 2007, 2008
  • 10.0 Rating, Avvo.com (highest rating) — every year since 2009
  • Avvo Client’s Choice Award (5.0 stars, based on 4+ star client reviews)

Awards

Avvo Client's Choice badge for Lisa A. Vance

Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Rating badge for Lisa A. Vance

AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

Office location for Lisa A. Vance

2818 Nacogdoches Road
San Antonio, TX 78217

Phone: 726-255-3991

Selections

5 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2003 - 2004, 2016 - 2018

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