Lisa A Vance

Lisa Vance is a highly skilled trial lawyer specializing in family and marital disputes. She strives to preserve harmony in family relationships and prefers collaboration and conflict resolution when possible. Ms. Vance also successfully handles complex legal cases, including claims of sexual assault and murder, as well as document-intensive national litigation. Her high rating and recognition from peers affirm her strong competence and ethics in the legal field. It’s worth noting that she has also been named “Woman of the Year” and recognized as one of the best family lawyers in San Antonio, impressing many with her professional achievements.

Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father’s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights

Military Law
Veteran’s Benefits

Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Elder Law
Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Juvenile Law
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Animal & Dog Law

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

• Credit Cards Accepted
• Visa, Master Card, Discover

Texas
Since 1981

5th Circuit

U.S. Court of International Trade

U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of TexasU.S. Supreme Court

Owner
THe Law Office of Lisa A. Vance
2013 – Current

Founder/shareholder
Vance & Whitley, L.L.P.
2008 – 2013

founder/shareholder
Vance & Sailors, P.C.
2005 – 2008

lawyer/ equity shareholder
Jenkens & Gilchrist
1996 – 2001

lawyer/ equity shareholder
Groce, Locke, & Hebdon
1980 – 1996

St. Mary’s University School of Law
J.D. (1981)
1977 – 1981

St. Mary’s University School of Law Logo
University of Texas – Austin
B.A.
1974 – 1977
Honors: Honors

AV rated
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review ratings
2015
AV rated: EVERY YEAR SINCE 1996: Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review ratings (international quality and ethics ratings of lawyers): AV = highest level of competency and ethics: This prestigious award is presented to only 5% of firms in any state

Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers
Martindale-Hubbell
2015

Every year since 2002

Best Lawyers in San Antonio: Family Law
Scene in S.A. Monthly
2015
Every year since 2006,

Woman of the Year (for the field of the practice of family law
Association of Professional&Executive Women
2009
2008 and 2009

Outstanding Lawyers of America
2009
Listed in “Outstanding Lawyers of America”: EVERY year since 2003

American Bar Association
Member

Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
Member

American Board of Trial Advocates
Member

San Antonio Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
1993 – Current

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (Texas chapter)
Member
1993 – Current

Pre-Nuptial Agreements: What Not to Do

Website Blog

July 14, 2017

HIPAA Blues: Diagnosis, Prognosis & Treatment Modalities

Bexar County Medical Association Newsletter

2003

Caught With our Britches Down: Texas Medical Records Privacy Act

Bexar County Medical Association Newsletter

2002

First Step Towards Compliance: Conducting a Gap Analysis

Bexar County Medical Association Newsletter

2002

HIPAA: The Real Costs of Privacy

Bexar County Medical Association Newsletter

2002

Personal Injury Trial LawTexas Board of Legal Specialization1986