Law Office of William B. Doonan - Midland, TX
Law Office of William B. Doonan is a premier family law and probate practice in Midland, Texas, led by board-certified family law specialist William B. Doonan. Providing assertive courtroom representation and thoughtful guidance throughout the Permian Basin, the firm focuses on high-conflict divorce, complex child custody battles, marital asset division, adoption, and probate administration.
Board-Certified Family Law and Divorce Advocacy in Midland, Texas
Family legal disputes involve your children, financial stability, and long-term future. Located on North Big Spring Street in Midland, the Law Office of William B. Doonan delivers dedicated, client-centered representation to individuals throughout Midland County, Ector County, and the broader Permian Basin. Founding attorney William B. Doonan is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a prestigious distinction earned by less than one percent of licensed Texas attorneys. A graduate of Texas Tech University School of Law, Mr. Doonan combines sharp analytical skill with extensive courtroom litigation experience. Whether you need to hire a family lawyer for complex property division or find a divorce lawyer equipped to defend your parental rights, the Law Office of William B. Doonan provides seasoned advocacy tailored to your unique objectives.
Dedicated Child Custody, Visitation, and Adoption Representation
Protecting the emotional and financial well-being of children is at the heart of Mr. Doonan's family practice. Having served as a special litigation attorney for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and as a legal aid attorney early in his career, he brings deep insight into child welfare proceedings and custody evaluations. Practice areas include:
- Child custody and visitation: Advocating for sole or joint managing conservatorship, primary physical residence rights, and tailored parenting schedules suited to Permian Basin shift schedules.
- Child support establishment and modifications: Ensuring child support orders adhere to Texas Family Code statutory formulas and adapting support when income or health needs change.
- Post-divorce enforcement: Enforcing court decrees when an ex-spouse fails to make timely child support payments or comply with possession orders.
- Private and stepparent adoptions: Guiding growing families through parental termination proceedings, background checks, and court finalization.
- Protective orders: Representing clients in emergency protective order proceedings involving domestic abuse or child welfare concerns.
Complex Property Division and High-Asset Divorce
Marital dissolution in the Permian Basin frequently involves complex assets tied to the energy sector, family-owned businesses, and real estate investments. Attorney Doonan works to ensure equitable division under Texas community property statutes. Key financial areas include:
- Asset and debt allocation: Characterizing separate and community property, valuing retirement pensions, corporate 401(k) plans, and investment accounts.
- Business and mineral interest valuation: Safeguarding entrepreneurial equity, oil and gas royalties, and working interests during marital dissolution.
- Spousal maintenance: Litigating and negotiating fair temporary and post-divorce spousal support arrangements.
Wills, Guardianship, and Probate Administration
In addition to comprehensive domestic relations counsel, the firm assists individuals and executors with estate administration and probate matters. Services include:
- Will preparation and updates: Drafting last wills, living wills, and powers of attorney, ensuring estate documents reflect major life changes following a divorce.
- Probate administration: Guiding executors through Midland County probate courts, validating wills, and distributing estate assets efficiently.
- Adult and minor guardianship: Establishing court-supervised guardianships for incapacitated adults or minor children requiring protective care.
Transparent Guidance and Compassionate Client Care
At the Law Office of William B. Doonan, clients benefit from direct communication, clear legal assessments without confusing jargon, and an honest appraisal of risks and opportunities. With a second office in Keller serving the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the firm provides statewide insight backed by deep local roots in West Texas. Individuals facing family transitions or probate proceedings can contact the Midland office to schedule a comprehensive legal consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Situated in a highly active professional and commercial corridor along the prominent N Big Spring Street thoroughfare, just north of downtown Midland.
Building Location
The office is housed in a single-story professional commercial office building built in 1970, spanning approximately 1,220 square feet. It features a professional brick and stucco exterior, shared with other local legal professionals.
Parking Details
Convenient surface parking is available directly on-site in the dedicated parking lot in front of the building, offering free and easy access for clients.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Walk directly up the main concrete pathway from the front parking lot to the building's primary entrance. The office is located on the ground floor with direct, step-free access.