Family Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in San Antonio.
R. Porter Corrigan
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Porter Corrigan provides family law clients with essential insights gained from his work with two federal judges at the district and appellate court levels.
His work in a variety of cases has earned Porter the respect of both clients and colleagues, in addition to helping him earn honors on the Texas Rising Stars (2010-2012, 2014-2019) and Texas Super Lawyers (2021, 2023-2024) listings published by Thomson Reuters and selection to San Antonio’s Top Attorneys and San Antonio Rising Stars lists published in S.A. Scene magazine. Porter has been named to The Best Lawyers in America list each year since 2021, and he is also AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
A San Antonio native, Porter is heavily involved in the community. He is one of the founding members of the San Antonio chapter of Young Texans Against Cancer, and a Life Member of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. (S.A.L.E.), which is a volunteer organization that emphasizes agriculture and education to develop the youth of Texas.
Overview
- Saint Mary's University, J.D., graduated 2007
- The University of Texas, B.A., graduated 2002
- Texas, State Bar of Texas
- San Antonio Bar Association, Family Law Section - Member
- San Antonio Young Lawyers Association - Member
- State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section - Member
- The College of the State Bar of Texas - Member
- Texas, State Bar of Texas
- San Antonio Bar Association, Family Law Section - Member
- San Antonio Young Lawyers Association - Member
- State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section - Member
- The College of the State Bar of Texas - Member
- Saint Mary's University, J.D., graduated 2007
- The University of Texas, B.A., graduated 2002
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Family Law, San Antonio (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Family Law
Awards:
- Best Lawyers in America, Family Law, 2021-2026
Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers, 2024-2026
- Texas Super Lawyers, by Thomson Reuters as published in Texas Monthly, 2021, 2023-2025
- Texas Rising Stars, by Thomson Reuters as published in Texas Monthly, 2010-2012, 2014-2019
- Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell
News & Media
Additional Information
- Certifications
Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Published Works
Continuing Legal Education Article: Legislative Prognostication: “What’s on the Horizon for Changes in Family Law?” (San Antonio Bar Association & San Antonio Young Lawyers Association’s Bench Motions & Trials III, Bexar County Style)
- Published Works
Continuing Legal Education Article: Grievances: Understanding the Process, Tips for Responding, the Most Frequent Complaints and Tips on How to Avoid Them Altogether (Family Law on the Frontlines – 2011; co-author with R. Scott Downing)
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