Bray, Chappell, Patterson & Olsen, Inc. - San Antonio, TX

Compassionate Family Law and Collaborative Divorce in San Antonio

Since 1985, Bray, Chappell, Patterson and Olsen, Inc. has delivered compassionate, high-caliber legal counsel for families across San Antonio and Bexar County. Situated along Northeast Loop 410, the practice was founded on the principle that family restructuring should protect children, preserve marital assets, and reduce emotional turmoil. Led by board-certified family law specialists and credentialed mediators Clarence V. Bray, Benjamin R. Chappell, Jamie Patterson, and Chad Alan Olsen, the firm combines over a century of collective experience with a dignified, problem-solving approach to Texas domestic relations.

Navigating family disputes or structuring an estate requires counsel balancing legal precision with empathy. When a marriage ends or co-parenting challenges arise, deciding to hire an attorney who prioritizes settlement over destructive conflict is essential. Whether spouses seek collaborative resolution or individuals need a lawyer urgently to protect their parental rights, the firm provides steady guidance designed to secure enduring family stability.

Collaborative Divorce and Non-Adversarial Mediation

Divorce litigation often depletes marital assets and strains family bonds. The firm is recognized throughout South Texas for pioneering collaborative law and domestic mediation, offering constructive alternatives to courtroom battles:

• Collaborative divorce: Helping spouses reach transparent, binding settlements outside of court, supported by neutral financial and child specialists.
• Family law mediation: Assisting parties in identifying shared priorities and resolving disputes amicably through certified mediation.
• Marital property division: Accurately characterizing and dividing community estates, closely held businesses, real estate, and retirement plans.
• Marital agreements: Drafting clear prenuptial and postnuptial contracts that safeguard separate assets and set clear expectations.

Child Custody, Support, Adoptions, and Military Divorce

Safeguarding children is central to the firm's work. The attorneys craft customized parenting plans, manage conservatorships, and establish possession schedules that support healthy parental bonds. They ensure proper child support calculations, assist with modifications, and guide families through stepparent and private adoptions. Furthermore, attorney Chad Olsen, a former military judge advocate, provides focused representation in military divorces, addressing military pension division, Thrift Savings Plans, and custody issues during deployments.

Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, and Probate Administration

The firm helps families safeguard wealth and prevent future disputes through comprehensive estate planning. The team drafts wills, durable powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and trusts tailored to client goals. When a loved one passes away, the attorneys guide executors through Bexar County probate proceedings with attentive care.

Recognized Excellence and Free Consultations

Bray, Chappell, Patterson and Olsen, Inc. holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and its lawyers have regularly earned honors from Texas Monthly Super Lawyers and San Antonio Magazine Best Lawyers. Offering confidential initial consultations and bilingual services in English and Spanish, the firm provides accessible representation. To find a lawyer committed to your family's best interests, contact the San Antonio office today.