About Sonya B. Coffman
Sonya Coffman received her law degree from the University of Texas in 1989, after which she began her legal career in Houston with a large international law firm. Ms. Coffman has spent her entire legal career as a trial lawyer representing plaintiffs and defendants in family law matters, personal injury, toxic tort, professional malpractice and business cases. Ms. Coffman has a broad business background having practiced as a CPA with an international accounting firm, served as Chief Financial Officer of an air charter company and worked as a securities broker for two national firms. Currently based in Beaumont, Texas, Ms. Coffman is devoted solely to the practice of family law. Awards and Honors Honors Volunteer of the Year 2005, Julie Rogers Gift of Life, 2005
Education
Legal Education
- The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas, 1989
- J.D.
- Honors: With Honors
- Law Review: Review of Litigation, Member, 1987 - 1988
Non Legal Education
- University of Memphis, 1978
- B.B.A.
- Honors: summa cum laude
- Honors: Valedictorian
Past Positions
- Air Charter Company, Chief Financial Officer
- International Accounting Firm, Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Published Works
Articles
- "The Abuse of Rule 11 and Forum Non Conveniens: Fast Effective Relief for Federal Docket Congestion?" (Co-Author with Richard Coffman), 7 Rev. of Litig. 311, 1988
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1989
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 1989
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1989
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant, 1980
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Texas (Member)
- Jefferson County Bar Association (Member)
- Texas Family Law Foundation (Life Member)
- Symphony League of Beaumont, 2007 - 2008 (President Elect)
- Symphony League of Beaumont, 1999 - Present (Board of Directors)
- Symphony League of Beaumont, 2006 - 2007 (Third Vice-President)
- Symphony League of Beaumont, 2005 - 2006 (Debutante Chair)
- Symphony League of Beaumont, 2004 (Symphony Ball Chair)
- Junior League of Beaumont, 1994 - Present
- Junior League of Beaumont, 2000 - 2001 (Lagniappe Chair)
- Julie Rogers Gift of Life, 2000 - Present (Board of Directors)
- Julie Rogers Gift of Life, 2004 (Kickoff Chair, Breast Cancer Awareness)
- Neches River Festival, 2006 (Reservations Chair)
- Neches River Festival, 2007 (Invitations Chair)
- Beaumont Community Partners for Children (Rainbow Room), 1995 - 2004 (Board of Directors)
- CASA, Southeast Texas, 2002 - Present (Chair)
- All Saints Episcopal School, 2004 - 2005 (Parents' Association Treasurer)
- Hope Center for Crisis Pregnancy, 1999 (Gala Chair)
Attorney Details
| Full Name | Sonya B. Coffman |
| Firm | Sonya Coffman, Attorney at Law |
| Address | 505 Orleans Street, Suite 505, Beaumont, TX 77701 |
| Phone | 409-833-7700 |
| Phone | 866-835-8250 |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |