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Haley Burnside, Family Law Attorney in Houston, Texas

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Haley Burnside is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Burnside Family Law PLLC.

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Houston, TEXAS
Experience
attorney
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Family Law
  • Handles Family Law matters from Houston, TEXAS.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).

About Haley Burnside: Haley Burnside is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Burnside Family Law PLLC.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Haley Burnside

Haley concentrates on family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Haley handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Family Law cases in Houston, Texas

Haley takes family law matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Haley agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Haley Burnside — Attorney of Texas family law experience

Haley Burnside is an attorney based in Houston, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Burnside Family Law PLLC.

Licensed by the State Bar of Texas in 2016, Haley Burnside began her career at the Houston firm Fullenweider Wilhite, where she practiced exclusively for the first 9 years of her career. There, she trained alongside some of the most respected attorneys in the field such as Donn Fullenweider and Randall Wilhite, gaining not only meaningful litigation and negotiation experience, but also a strong foundation in client-centered, ethical advocacy.

In 2025, Haley launched Burnside Family Law to build a practice that reflects her values: clarity, efficiency, and transparency. She tells clients the truth, even when it’s hard, so they can make smart, strategic choices in the moments that matter most. She’s as comfortable negotiating a creative resolution as she is taking a case to trial and is known for distilling complex issues into practical advice. She’s represented clients from every walk of life, entrepreneurs, engineers, lawyers, professors, stay-at-home parents, and working professionals, each with their own priorities and challenges. She knows that no two families look the same, and no two solutions should either. She understands that family law is about more than legal outcomes, it’s about helping people protect what matters and move forward with dignity and direction.

Outside of her practice, Haley enjoys time with her husband, their young daughter, and a lively crew of animals. She’s a firm believer in good food, unfiltered honesty, and keeping perspective through life’s toughest moments.

Working with Haley on a family law matter

Licensed by the State Bar of Texas in 2016, Haley Burnside began her career at the Houston firm Fullenweider Wilhite, where she practiced exclusively for the first 9 years of her career. There, she trained alongside some of the most respected attorneys in the field such as Donn Fullenweider and Randall Wilhite, gaining not only meaningful litigation and negotiation experience, but also a strong…

Clients Haley works with

Haley reviews new inquiries case-by-case for family law matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Haley Burnside's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Houston Law Center

    J.D. · 2016

Haley studied at J.D. in University of Houston Law Center.

Law school and academic background

Haley completed J.D. in University of Houston Law Center. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Haley runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Haley Burnside

Haley has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Family Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).

Locations

Haley Burnside's office in Houston

Haley's primary office is at 540 Heights Boulevard, Houston, Texas, 77007. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Burnside Family Law PLLC

540 Heights Boulevard

Houston, Texas 77007

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Hiring guide

How to hire Haley Burnside — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new family law attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Haley usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Haley charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Haley's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Haley will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a family law attorney in Houston, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many family law matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Haley

Haley discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in family law practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every family law matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Haley confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Haley's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many family law practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Haley Burnside

  • How much does it cost to hire Haley for a family law case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Haley walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Haley offer a free consultation?

    Haley charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Haley's office. Some family law attorneys offer free consults — check Haley's current terms during booking.

  • How long do family law cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple family law matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Haley gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Haley take my case if I'm outside Houston?

    Haley is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Haley will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Haley?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Haley will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Haley accepting new family law clients right now?

    Haley's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Family Law attorneys serving Houston, Dallas and Austin in Texas

Haley handles family law matters throughout Texas. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified family law attorneys in that community.

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