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MeetAndrew S. Kerns

Andrew S. Kerns provides strategic family law representation backed by extensive courtroom experience, practical legal insight, and compassionate guidance for families across Texas.

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  • Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • Recognized by Texas Super Lawyers
  • Recognized by D Magazine Best Lawyers

About Andrew

An Experienced Trial Attorney Focused on Family Law

Introduction

Andrew S. Kerns is a Partner at Katie L. Lewis, P.C. with extensive courtroom experience across Texas and California, and is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Having served as lead trial counsel in more than 50 first-chair trials, he represents clients in divorce, child custody, property division, protective orders, and other complex family law matters with strategic advocacy and practical guidance.

A graduate of Baylor Law School (Top 10% of his class, cum laude) and the University of California, Berkeley, Andrew also served as an Associate Editor of the Baylor Law Review. Before joining the firm, he spent seven years as a lead trial attorney at a nationally respected Los Angeles family law firm, representing everyone from families and business owners to high-profile individuals.

Andrew's commitment to excellence has earned him recognition as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in both California and Texas (2020–2024). Today, he helps clients navigate life's most challenging family law matters with confidence, clarity, and results-driven representation.

Education

  • Baylor University School of Law, Waco, Texas
  • Doctor of Jurisprudence - 2011
  • Honors: cum laude
  • Honors: Class Rank: Top 10%
  • Law Review, Baylor Law Review, Associate Editor
  • University of California, Berkeley, California
  • B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 2007
  • Honors: cum laude
  • Major: History and Italian Studies

Scholarship & Professional Memberships

Published Work

  • Fight or Flight: Traversing the Extraterritorial Battlefield of Modern United States Patent Law, Baylor Law Review • Spring 2011

Professional Associations

  • American Bar Association
  • Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • Tarrant County Bar
  • Dallas Bar Association
  • Dallas Young Lawyers Association

Certified Legal Specialties

  • Board Certified in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2023

Practice, Admissions & Recognition

Practice Area

  • Family Law (100%)

Bar Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Texas (2011)
  • Supreme Court of California (2012)

Honors

  • Texas Super Lawyers Rising Star
  • Recognized annually from 2021–2025
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Get to Know Andrew S. Kerns

Strategic Family Law Representation Backed By Experience

Andrew S. Kerns is a Partner at Katie L. Lewis, P.C. Family Law and is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has successfully represented clients in complex family law matters, including divorce, child custody, property division, and high-net-worth disputes, with extensive first-chair trial experience.

Before joining the firm, Andrew practiced at nationally recognized family law firms in Texas and California, developing a reputation for thoughtful legal strategy and effective courtroom advocacy. His clients have included business owners, executives, medical professionals, celebrities, and individuals navigating high-profile family law matters.

Andrew is committed to providing clear guidance, practical solutions, and dedicated representation. He works closely with every client to protect their interests and help them confidently navigate life's most challenging legal transitions.

Practice Areas

Exclusive Focus on Family Law

Andrew practices exclusively in Family Law and represents clients in complex litigation, divorce, custody, and related family law matters throughout Texas.

Divorce

Clear, steady representation protecting assets, parenting time, privacy, and long-term stability.

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High-Net-Worth Divorce

Strategic counsel for estates, investments, trusts, executive compensation, and closely held assets.

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Business Owner Divorce

Protecting your business through valuation, structuring, and negotiation so operations are not disrupted.

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Child Custody & Support

Focused advocacy for parenting plans, conservatorship, and arrangements that serve your children.

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Property Division

Thorough classification and tracing of separate versus community property for a fair outcome.

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Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

Well-drafted agreements that protect both parties and withstand future scrutiny — before or after marriage.

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Mediation

Resolution-focused mediation that reduces conflict, cost, and time while preserving relationships.

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LGBTQ+ Family Matters

Experienced, discreet counsel for LGBTQ+ clients navigating divorce, custody, adoption, and family planning.

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Trusted Across Dallas Family Law Community

Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Texas Super Lawyers
D Magazine Best Lawyers
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  • Board-Certified in Family Law

    Texas Board of Legal Specialization

  • Focused on Results

    Strong advocacy for you and your family

  • Confidential Consultations

    Your privacy is our priority

  • Proudly Serving Families

    Across Dallas and throughout Texas