Eric Robertson’s focus on divorce coaching, mediation, and arbitration represents the culmination of a 30-year career in practicing family law. It brings together his deep experience with divorce litigation, training in alternate dispute resolution, and background in psychology and mental health counseling. Eric goes beyond providing legal advice and counsel to guiding clients through the whirlwind of emotions and uncertainties that divorce often raises. By offering support and understanding at a critical time, Eric helps clients feel more at ease and stable as they go through a divorce. In addition, Eric serves as a neutral third party in arbitration and mediation, affording clients an efficient means of resolving divorce outside of the courtroom.
Board-certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Eric is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is a past president of the Texas chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and served as president of the Family Law Section of the Austin Bar Association. In addition to his law degree, Eric holds a master’s in psychology. He is a licensed professional counselor-associate, supervised by Lisa Blackwood, LPC-S, LCDC, and he is also a certified mediator, and a graduate of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Matrimonial Arbitration Institute.
Honors & Awards
Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2005 – 2026
Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2024 – 2026
Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law Mediation, Best Lawyers, 2024 – 2026
Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Family Law Arbitration, 2025 & 2026
Named the Best Lawyers© Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Austin, Best Lawyers, 2018
Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, Thomson Reuters, 2009–2025
Inclusion in the Top 50: Central/West Texas Super Lawyers list, Thomson Reuters, 2020- 2023
“AV” Preeminent® rating, Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory
Articles
The Role of a Divorce Coach: Supporting Clients and Strengthening the Legal Process April 28, 2026
Top Five Reasons To Encourage Clients to Hire a Divorce Coach April 28, 2026
Why Your Divorce Coach’s Motivation Matters: The Risk of Hiring Someone Who Entered the Field After a “Bad Divorce” February 13, 2026
Why Revenge Is Not a Good Strategy in Divorce: Protecting Your Mind and Your Money December 12, 2025
Divorce Arbitration vs. Mediation: What Is the Difference Between Mediation and Arbitration? April 9, 2025
Signs That Your Spouse Wants a Divorce April 9, 2025
Benefits of Mid-Divorce and Post-Divorce Therapy April 4, 2025
How to Avoid a Divorce March 7, 2025
Navigating the Emotional Journey of Separation Through the Change Curve May 16, 2024
Understanding Divorce Coaching for Men December 13, 2023
How Does Arbitration Work in a Divorce? Understanding the Arbitration Process November 9, 2023
What Are the Benefits of Working With a Divorce Coach? October 25, 2023
What Is a Divorce Coach, and What Do They Do? August 30, 2023
What Is Arbitration in a Divorce? July 27, 2023
Publications & Speeches
Author, Mental Health and Substance Abuse in the Legal Profession, Texas Bar Journal, 2025
Author, Attorney Mental Health After Retirement, Austin Lawyer, 2024
Chair of Drafting Committee and Contributor: State Bar Family Law Section’s & Texas Family Law Foundation’s Annotated Texas Family Code
Author and Speaker, Marriage Dissolution Institute 101, “Client Management,” 2012
Author and Speaker, Marriage Dissolution Institute, “Transitioning from the Collaborative Case-What you Really Need to Know,” 2012
Course Director, Advanced Family Law 101 (Boot Camp), 2011
Author and Speaker, University of Texas School of Law 5th Annual Family Law on the Front Lines, “Collecting Judgments,” 2005
Author and Speaker, State Bar of Texas Poverty Law Conference “Child Support and Visitation Enforcement,” 2005
Author and Speaker, University of Texas Continuing Legal Education Series, 2003
Family Law on the Front Lines, “How to Look Prepared, Even if You Just Met Your Client Yesterday.”
Author and Speaker, State Bar of Texas Legal Assistant’s University “Discovery for Family Law – One Year Later: How the New Rules Apply to Family Law,” 2000
Author and Speaker, State Bar of Texas Legal Assistant=s University “Modification in Family Law Cases,” 1999
Presentations
“House of the Rising Sun: Real Estate Issues in Family Law,” Advanced Family Law Course, 2020
“Disproportionate Division and Spousal Maintenance for the Non-Monied Spouse”, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2019
“Mischaracterized Employment and Retirement Benefits”, Advanced Family Law Course, State Bar of Texas, 2018
Speaker, 2017 Advanced Family Law Drafting Course, “Securing the Deal.”
Speaker, 2017 Advanced Family Law Course, “Daubert and Other Pre-Trial Matters.”
Speaker, 2017 Innovations: Breaking Boundaries in Custody Litigation “Children of Divorce-What You Need to Know.”
Speaker, 2016 Advanced Family Law Course, “Rights & Duties and the Legal Meaning of the Phrase ‘Exclusive Right to Designate the Primary Residence’.”
Speaker, 2015 Innovations: Breaking Boundaries in Custody Litigation “Do You Have a Prescription for That?”
Speaker, 2013 Advanced Family Law Course “Declaratory and Summary Judgments.”
Speaker, TAFLS 2012 Trial Institute, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Author and Speaker, 2012 Marriage Dissolution Institute 101, “Client Management”.
Author and Speaker, 2012, Marriage Dissolution Institute, “Transitioning from the Collaborative Case-What you Really Need to Know”.
Speaker, 2008 Austin Bar Association Divorce Basics Seminar, “Child Support.”
Speaker, 2006 State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, Family Law Section CLE Event, “Property Division.”
Author and Speaker, 2005 University of Texas School of Law 5th Annual Family Law on the Front Lines, “Collecting Judgments.”
Author and Speaker, 2005 State Bar of Texas Poverty Law Conference “Child Support and Visitation Enforcement.”
Speaker, 2004 Williamson County Bar Association Annual Family Law Seminar “Preparing for the Temporary Orders Hearing.”
Speaker, 2003 Williamson County Bar Association Annual Family Law Seminar “Economic Contribution, Reimbursement, and Tracing.”
Author and Speaker, 2003 University of Texas Continuing Legal Education Series Family Law on the Front Lines, “How to Look Prepared, Even if You Just Met Your Client Yesterday.”
Author and Speaker, 2000 State Bar of Texas Legal Assistant’s University “Discovery for Family Law – One Year Later: How the New Rules Apply to Family Law”
Author and Speaker, 1999 State Bar of Texas Legal Assistant=s University “Modification in Family Law Cases.”
Speaker, 1999 Advanced Family Law Course “Securing and Collecting What Your Client Got.”
