Denise G. Khoury

Denise Khoury, Founder and Principal Attorney

Winning Through Understanding

Denise Khoury is a compassionate and dedicated family law attorney with over 20 years of exclusive experience in family law practice. As the founder and principal attorney of a boutique family law firm in the fourth largest city in the United States, Denise has built her reputation on a foundation of understanding, empathy, and strategic advocacy. Her firm’s motto, “Winning Through Understanding,” reflects her belief that the best outcomes arise from deeply comprehending her clients’ unique needs, values, and goals.

Denise’s practice is centered on guiding families through complex and emotionally charged legal matters, through litigation, mediation, and Collaborative Law. Her practice concentrates on high-conflict custody matters, non-parent custody rights, domestic and foreign property issues, multi-jurisdictional divorce, custody disputes, and partition of property, high-net-worth divorce cases, complex property division, business valuations involving closely held business interests, adoptions, gender-marker changes/name changes, protective orders, enforcements, appeals, and negotiations of pre-and post-marital agreements. She is known for her unwavering commitment to her clients and her ability to navigate even the most challenging cases with professionalism and poise. Her client-focused approach empowers families to find lasting solutions that prioritize their well-being and the best interests of their children.

Denise is on the board of Collaborative Divorce Houston, the council of the State Bar of Texas Collaborative Law Section; is a member of the Family law sections of the Houston Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, and the American Bar Association, Collaborative Divorce Texas, the IACP - International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, and has been an active member of the Burta Thodes Raborn Family Law Inns of Court.  

In addition to her professional achievements, Denise strives to balance her career, the needs of her clients, and her love and devotion to her husband, three children and one mini Bernadoodle. She is passionate about fostering a better understanding of mental health issues and compassion for those who face mental health challenges - both children and adults - and the impact those challenges have on families. She understands firsthand the struggles families encounter, and uses her personal and professional experiences to connect deeply with her clients. Outside of the courtroom, she is a dedicated advocate for promoting understanding, security, and value in all relationships.

Denise’s leadership, expertise, and passion for her work have made her a trusted advisor and advocate for families during some of the most critical moments of their lives. Whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, Denise is committed to helping her clients achieve resolutions that pave the way for brighter futures.