COURTNEY ABANAKA

Sr. Litigation Attorney

2630 Kerrybrook Court
San Antonio, TX 78230

Courtney Abanaka is a persuasive and successful family law attorney who genuinely cares about her clients and her community. Being a native San Antonian, she is familiar with the culture and the people who make South Texas unique. Courtney’s professional philosophy is twofold: first, to treat everyone with dignity, respect, compassion, and empathy; second, to fight tirelessly for successful outcomes for her clients.

Courtney graduated from St. Mary’s Law School and has practiced law for over 10 years. She has proven her legal expertise while serving as a Bexar County Staff Attorney, Assistant Criminal District Attorney, and in other private practice law firms.

Courtney helps clients during some of the most difficult times of their lives so, she is willing to get into the trenches and tenaciously fight for her client’s rights. She is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service resulting in enthusiastic legal representation in a wide array of family law matters; including divorces, modifications, child custody, child support, enforcements and adoptions. Although her primary focus is on family law litigation, she has also successfully represented clients on the appellate level. In addition, Courtney is proficient in assisting clients with preparing estate planning documents.

As a trained mediator, Courtney is often able to negotiate mutually beneficial solutions for her clients which, routinely spares families the brutal and harsh realities of trial.

When Courtney is not in the courtroom she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, reading, cooking, traveling and mentoring and volunteering with youth in her community.

ADMITTED TO THE BAR

Texas, 2011

EDUCATION

St. Mary’s University School of Law, JD 2010
The University of the Incarnate Word, B.B.A. 2005

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

San Antonio Bar Association (Member)
Family Law Bar Association of San Antonio (Member)
San Antonio Black Lawyers Association (Member)

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Altah Bailey

I highly recommend Rob Biggers - he worked tirelessly on my custody case and went the extra mile when it came to any unforseen issues. He knows the law and has integrity; that's something I didn't find in other attorneys. He answered all…

Ebony Harris

Rob Biggers is amazing, intelligent, knows the law like the back of his hand, and will fight for you!!He worked on my case, explained my options and offered everything he possibly could in order for me to get what I needed. Money was…

Linet Shields

Tracy and Lisa make an Awesome Team! They handled everything in a professional and caring manner. Tracy always made me see the positive side of things. She listened to me, and answered all the questions I had, which helped me to remain calm…

Erika Slayton

Tracy and Lisa were an amazing team. They helped me with my case quickly and did not waste time or money. Tracy gave me great advice and took time with me to explain my situation and options. Lisa is very efficient and super…

Ali English

I had the good fortune of having Rob Biggers on my side when I went thru my divorce and custody arrangement. Rob was great at preparing me for speaking in court. He highlighted the important details, was quick to correct inaccuracies from opposing…

Mario Gonzales

I hired Mr. Rob Biggers early 2023 for a custody battle. I believe he did all he had to do with my case and had an outstanding outcome. Communication was great and timely mannered. Would receive courteous calls before court to inform me…

tamara rutledge

Recommend this law group as a woman leaving a difficult marriage who needed protection right away. Jamie Graham has listened to all my fears and needs and responded right away with assurance, empathy, and resolve. Rob Biggers took my case on mid way…

Mikaela Smith

I am extremely pleased with the Jamie Graham and Associates team, especially Crystal Bannin. Her professionalism, attention to detail, communication, and empathy in and out of the courtroom have my highest recommendation to anyone in need of or looking for an attorney. During…

Rosana Cabrera

Going through a life changing event such as a divorce is never easy, especially when you are at odds with your soon to be ex. Rob Biggers and Lisa Salinas not only made this trying time less stressful, they made it look like…

Mariah Garten

I have been a client of Crystal Bannin for over 10 years. She is nothing but professional. From divorce to child custody she is very proficient in her work and made herself available with any question or concern I may have had about…

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