William B. Doonan

William B. Doonan is the founder of the law firm. Mr. Doonan made a decision early on in his practice of law to focus on family law and further strengthened that decision by becoming Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He saw the need for excellent representation in matters dealing with children, divorces and all the intricacies involved with such matters of the heart. Every situation is different, vital and deserving of detailed attention as the results of family cases have far reaching, life-changing effects on families and children. With offices in both Keller/Ft Worth and Midland, Mr. Doonan is able to provide representation in all areas of family law to select clients throughout Tarrant and Denton Counties and the Permian Basin. Mr. Doonan was admitted to practice law in Texas in 2009, and has also been admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. Mr. Doonan's client base is largely comprised of people who are dealing with family law issues. These include divorce, child custody, modification, adoption, enforcement and all other family law related issues. During this process, Mr. Doonan assists his clients with child custody and possession rights, the division of community property, the preservation of separate property, the allocation of marital assets and debts, along with child support, spousal support and alimony. He brings personal attention to every case in advocating zealously for his clients' best interest. With a forceful and knowledgeable courtroom presence, he skillfully guides and represents his clients through courtroom litigation when negotiations have broken down and mediation has not been successful. In an effort to ensure that his clients are adequately prepared for the future, Mr. Doonan prepares and reviews wills and other estate planning documents. These documents often need to be revised after a divorce or life changing events. He represents his client through the administrative process of probate filings, and also assists with guardianship proceedings when necessary. Highly regarded by his colleagues, Mr. Doonan has received a 10.0 Superb peer review rating through Avvo along with the honorable SuperLawyers designation. He attended The University of Texas of the Permian Basin and received a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Arts in History, both cum laude, and further he earned a Juris Doctorate from the Texas Tech University School of Law. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees William B. Doonan included in a Super Lawyers® list Other Sources of Feedback About William B. Doonan Included on the 2026Texas Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list 2023 Texas Super Lawyers list 2022 Texas Super Lawyers list 2021 Texas Super Lawyers list 2020 Texas Super Lawyers list

• Law Office of Roy L. Scott, 2012 - 2017
• Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas from 2010 - 2012
• Department of Family and Protective Services, Special Litigation Attorney, 2012

• Speaker, Family Law Essentials CLE, 2015.
• Adjunct professor at Midland Community College for Family Law (Present)

• Employed by Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas from 2010 - 2012.

• U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 2010
• Texas, 2009
• Specialties and Certifications
• Attorney and Counselor at Law, State of Texas, 2009
• Certified Family Law Specialist, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2014

• Board Certified in Family Law
• Super Lawyers
• Texas Bar College
• Top 40 Under 40
• Top 10 Under 40
• Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
• National Academy of Family Lawyers
• National Advocates
• American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
• Midland County Bar Association
• Tarrant County Bar Association
• State Bar of Texas
• 5th Circuit of Appeals
• United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
• Christian Legal Society
• Deans List - Texas Tech University School of Law
• International High IQ Society
• Best Family Lawyers Fort Worth 2020
• Top 3 Divorce Lawyers in Midland
• Top 10 Family Law Attorney 2020
• Top 10 Family Law Attorney and Practice Magazine's
• Received recognition due to pro bono assistance., Pro Bono Certificate of Appreciation, Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas (LANWT), 2017