Firsthand Experience
Mr. McNamara was licensed in May 1992 and was lead counsel in two jury trials within a year. Since then, he has completed many more trials, some to juries and countless non-jury bench trials. A victory after a jury trial in 2004 was appealed by the opponent and Mr. McNamara also handled the appeal. On appeal, Mr. McNamara’s successful trial judgment was upheld. He is licensed to practice in all Texas courts, including the Supreme Court of Texas.
Since he was licensed in 1992, Brian has always practiced family law. For about the first 15 years, his practice also involved general civil litigation in which he represented individuals in consumer and personal injury matters. He also represented businesses in all types of disputes.
Since about 2006, Mr. McNamara has concentrated his practice in family law. Throughout the years, he has represented husbands and wives in divorces and all types of child custody and support cases. He has also represented grandparents in actions involving their grandchildren, and the surviving spouse when grandparents have sought court-ordered visitation.
Areas of Practice
Family Law
Divorce
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mediation
Alimony & Spousal Support
Child Support
Custody & Visitation
Domestic Violence & Neglect
Paternity
Prenuptial Agreements
Marital Agreements
Grandparent’s Rights
Defending Against Grandparents Seeking Rights
Family Law Trial Practice
Education
University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas J.D.
University of Texas, Austin, Texas B.A. Major: Government
Achievements
Mr. McNamara has been elected to several officer positions with the Northeast Harris County Bar Association, including President, more than once. For many years, he has been a member of the Family Law Sections of the Houston Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas. He is also a Fellow of the College of the State Bar of Texas, an honorary society of lawyers who attend at least double the required hours of continuing legal education.
Only 2% of Texas lawyers are fellows of the college. Previously, Mr. McNamara has held memberships in the Litigation Sections of both the Houston Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas. He has also been a member of the Montgomery County Bar Association.
Classes & Seminars Taught:
Legal Theory and Legal Administration — Legal Assistant Program, North Harris County College, 1992 – 1994
Family Law and Consumer Law
