Taylor Toombs Imel

Taylor Toombs Imel is a board-certified family law attorney and the owner of Toombs Imel & Associates in Houston, Texas. Recognized as one of the top family lawyers in the state, Taylor is known for her results-driven, strategic approach to challenging family law matters. Her practice focuses 100% on family law, with a strong emphasis on high-conflict custody cases, complex property division, marital agreements, and family law appeals.

Taylor earned her J.D. from SMU Dedman School of Law in 2010, where she was a Dean’s Scholarship recipient. She completed her undergraduate studies at Wake Forest University in 2007, receiving a B.A. in Spanish and Communication on a full athletic scholarship as a member of the women’s varsity soccer team.

Taylor’s legal career is marked by excellence and leadership. She is board-certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), a distinction held by top-tier family lawyers across the nation. Taylor is often consulted for her skill in drafting divorce-related provisions in shareholder and operating agreements, offering protection for business owners and stakeholders facing marital transitions.

Taylor is widely recognized as a leading family law attorney. She was selected for The Best Lawyers in America in Family Law (2024) and named one of the “Top 50 Women Lawyers in Texas” by Super Lawyers in 2022. Taylor has also been repeatedly recognized as a Texas Rising Star and featured on the “Top 100 Up-and-Coming Lawyers” and “Top 50 Women Rising Stars” lists.

Taylor Toombs Imel contributes to the community through pro bono legal work and service to local organizations. She is actively involved in the HBA Gender Fairness Committee and serves on the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce 40 Under 40 Advisory Board. Taylor is a powerful advocate for her clients and a leading voice in the Texas family law community, offering skilled representation with integrity, insight, and precision.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder & Owner, Toombs Imel & Associates, PLLC
• Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
• Member, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
• Member, Texas Bar College
• Member, Rotary Club of Houston Skyline
• Member, State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section
• Member, Houston Bar Association – Gender Fairness Committee
• Bronze Member, Houston Zoo Asante Society
• Volunteer, Houston Volunteer Lawyers

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• SMU Dedman School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wake Forest University
  BA in Spanish and Communication

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