Charles F. Bowes

Partner

Charles Bowes is an experienced family law attorney, board-certified in the area of Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Mr. Bowes has represented a wide range of clients in a variety of family law matters, including divorces involving complex property issues, modifications, child custody matters, and prenuptial agreements.

Charles' ability to craft creative settlement options and negotiate settlements in many difficult cases is a strong and vital asset to the firm.

When settlement is not possible, Mr. Bowes is a skilled litigator and has extensive trial experience.

Mr. Bowes prides himself on treating each client with respect and is committed to providing the highest quality legal representation in every case.

Charles F Bowes 2023 Recognized By Best Lawyers

PRACTICE AREAS

Family Law
Divorce
Complex Property Issues
Modifications
Child Custody
Prenuptial Agreements

Honors and Awards

The Best Lawyers in America Award: 2024 Family Law & Family Law Mediation

Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers: 2020

Texas Super Lawyers list (2013 - 2023)

EDUCATION

South Texas College
of Law, Houston, Texas

​​Bar Admissions

Texas, 1995

Paralegals

Charlyne Ragsdale

Board Certified – Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Charlyne Ragsdale has worked in the legal field for more than 30 years, with 25 years in the area of family law.

She is a charter member of the paralegal division of the State Bar of Texas.

She became board-certified in the area of family law in June 1994, the first time that the opportunity for specialty certification for paralegals was offered in Texas.

She served for 10 years on the board of the Texas Board of Legal Specialization for family law.

Misti Janes

Board Certified – Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Misti Janes has been a family law paralegal since 2001 and is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Misti is and has been an active member of the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas since 2004.

She was a district director for District 7 (for the Amarillo and Texas Panhandle area) for four years before being elected president for 2013-2014.

She enjoys serving the paralegal community in Texas in her many different roles.