First Admitted: 1991, Texas

Bar/Professional Activity:

Treasurer of the Travis County Family Law Advocates
Past Board Member and holder of every office in the Family Law Section of the Austin Bar
Member of the Texas Family Law Advocates

Special Licenses/Certifications:

Pro bono/Community Service:

Honors/Awards:

State Bar of Texas - Family Law Section- Checklist Committee- 1998-1999
Travis County Family Law Advocates - Treasurer - 2003-2011
Travis County Bar Association - Family Law Section - Director from 1998-2002; Treasurer 1999-2000; Vice- Chairman 2000-01; and Chairman 2001-02
Being a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers means:The attorney has demonstrated an active interest and competency in matrimonial law as evidenced by the fulfillment of criteria and standards as established by the AAML Board of Examiners and Board of Governors. The attorney has substantial experience and is able to handle complex matters relating to custody and support of children, property division and alimony or spousal support. The attorney is recognized by the bench and bar as a leading practitioner in the area of matrimonial law. The attorney has demonstrated substantial involvement in the matrimonial field and has endeavored to encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards and advance the cause of matrimonial law, Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2013
Texas Acadamy of Family Law Specialists

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

Expect the Unexpected" Winning Techniques in Family Law Litigation (1998)
"Valuation: How much is that Doublewide Worth?" Advanced Family Law (1998)
"Confidentiality Issues in CPS Cases", Advanced Family Law (2005)
"Lead from Behind" The Collaborative Law Institute of Texas, 4th Annual Collaborative Law Spring Retreat (March 2007)
"How to Balance Litigation" Collaborative Law and Mediation for Those that Do it All (February 2008)
Co- Author, Property issues and Closing the Case, Divorce Basics Siminar, December 2008-2010
The Role in Mediation in Difficult Collaborative Cases, Roadmaps Collaborative Institute of Texas, 2009
Co-Author, Child Support for Children with Disabilities. Advanced Family Law Course, August 2010
Issues for the Disabilities or Special Needs Child, Advanced Family Law Course, August 2011
Author, The Inherited Collaborative Case, Advanced Family Law Course, August 2011

Firm News (Newsletters):

All of our firm’s lawyers have represented parents of special-needs children. Keith Maples – the divorced father of an autistic son – has focused on this practice area and he has particular insights into the challenges and issues involved. Our firm’s team approach to case work allows everyone to benefit from Keith’s insights and expertise., Special Needs Children

Keith D. Maples