Lanny D. Ray

Lanny D. Ray is a Huntsville attorney at Lanny D. Ray Attorney at Law, PLLC, who handles family law, divorce, fathers’ rights, custody matters, and general legal issues. He brings decades of legal work, public service, and courtroom knowledge to clients facing stressful decisions. His practice focuses on practical guidance, steady communication, and careful preparation. People often need clear answers during family disputes or other legal problems, and he works to help them understand their choices, protect their rights, and move forward with confidence each day.

Lanny earned his B.B.A. from Northeast Louisiana University, graduating cum laude. He later earned his J.D. from Baylor University School of Law, also graduating cum laude. After completing his undergraduate studies, he served in the U.S. Army until 1993 and left as a Captain before beginning law school. He was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1996. His education, military service, and legal training shaped a disciplined approach to problem-solving and client service in Texas courts.

Lanny has practiced law in several places, including Tacoma, Washington, College Station, Texas, and Huntsville, Texas. He also clerked for the Louisiana Supreme Court under Justice Chet Traylor, gaining valuable insight into legal writing, court procedure, and judicial decision-making. He is admitted before the U.S. Supreme Court, several federal district courts, and federal courts of appeal. This broad background supports his work in cases that require strong analysis, organized evidence, and respect for court rules in complex disputes involving families.

Lanny D. Ray helps clients by explaining legal issues in plain language and preparing them for each step of the process. In family law matters, he assists people dealing with divorce, custody, and fathers’ rights concerns that can affect their homes, finances, children, and plans. In general legal matters, he helps clients address problems with a professional and direct approach. Lanny remains focused on useful advice, steady advocacy, and respectful service for individuals, parents, and local families in need.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney/Owner, Lanny D. Ray Attorney at Law, PLLC
• Member, Texas State Bar Association
• Member, Texas Bar Family Law Section
• Member, Walker County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Baylor University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Honors: Cum Laude
• Northeast Louisiana University
  Bachelor of Business Administration, Honors: Cum Laude

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