Taylor T. Imel

Taylor Toombs Imel, the managing partner of Toombs Imel & Associates in Houston, Texas, acts as counsel for her clients from the outset of emotionally charged cases all the way through trial, settlement or appeal. An attorney board-certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, she specializes in high-conflict custody battles, intricate property distribution and marital agreements.Trusted, understanding and incredibly knowledgeable, Ms. Imel puts her clients’ needs first by carefully preparing for their cases. She has garnered a remarkable reputation for successfully defending her clients in various family law issues throughout her career. Her commitment to her clients’ needs and meticulous attention to detail make her an exceptional attorney.Ms. Imel attended Wake Forest University on a full women’s soccer scholarship and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and communication in 2007. She graduated in 2010 with a J.D. from the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, where she was awarded a dean’s scholarship. She participated in the legal community by joining the Dallas Bar Association’s Family Law Section as a student member.An Avvo “Superb” rated attorney, Ms. Imel has also been honored as one of the “Women to Watch” in the Women Who Mean Business by the Houston Business Journal in 2021. She has also been featured as a top lawyer in the reviewit Magazine and H Texas magazine. She has been recognized with the Silver Client Champion award through Martindale-Hubbell and a listing among the Top 50 Women Lawyers by the National Diversity Council.Enthusiastic about positively contributing to the community, Ms. Imel works closely with Houston’s Small Steps Nurturing Center, a nonprofit that offers an early development program to help economically vulnerable children and their families. She is significantly involved in several professional organizations such as the State Bar of Texas’ Family Law Section, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the Houston Bar Association’s Family Law Section.