Ryan Segall

Ryan Segall

Partner

Throughout my life, my father has been the one attorney I have always wanted to emulate. I have watched him dedicate over fifty years of his life to becoming the best possible advocate for his clients. Guided by my father’s influence, I developed a growing passion for law at a young age.

I started my college career at the University of Texas at Austin, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism, followed by my Juris Doctorate in 2014 from Southern Methodist University. Prior to attending law school, I was a financial advisor with Series 7 and 66 licenses, but I still had a strong passion for law. Earning my law degree was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life; I was thrilled to put countless pieces of advice from my father into action. Today, nothing inspires me more than meeting new clients, hearing their stories, and developing strategies which enable them to achieve their visions for the future. With my extensive litigation experience, ranging from bench trials to jury trials, I am unafraid to do whatever it takes to fight for my clients.

I believe all family law clients should expect complete transparency; cases will inevitably contain the good, the bad, and the ugly. Poor attorneys will conceal challenging realities from their clients. Average attorneys will reveal them, and claim that they are insurmountable. Exceptional attorneys acknowledge challenges, and propose specific, well-reasoned plans of action. I strive to offer exceptional service to my clients each day; out of approximately 110,000 lawyers licensed to practice in Texas, only 860 are board certified in Family Law, and I am proud to be one of them. I look forward to fighting for you and your family.

I am also a certified mediator, where I assist individuals in resolving their disputes outside of the courtroom. Contact our office today to schedule a mediation.

Experience

  • Partner, Walters Gilbreath, PLLC, 2023–Present
  • Senior Associate Attorney, Walters Gilbreath, PLLC, 2021–2022
  • Attorney, O’Neil Wysocki Family Law, 2016–2021
  • Attorney, Holmes, Diggs, and Eames, PLLC, 2013–2016

Education

  • Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, J.D., 2014
  • University of Texas at Austin, B.A., Journalism 2005

Honors

  • The Best Lawyers in America, 2025–2026
  • Board Certification in Family Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 2020
  • Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2025–2026
  •  Texas Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2018–2024
  • Up-and-Coming 100: Texas Rising Stars, 2022–2024
  • Avvo 10.0
  • Avvo Client Choice, 2016
  • National Order of Barristers, 2014

Associations

  • Collin County Young Lawyers Association
  • Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section
  • Dallas Bar Association, Family Law and Trial Skills Section
  • Texas Bar College

Publications

  • Mastering the Digital Courtroom – A Guide to Remote Litigation (Dec 28, 2020)
  • “Strategies for Time Limited Hearings”, Lawyer Forward Conference, January 2016
  • “Back to the Future: Will Texas Courts Apply Obergefell Retroactively?”, Headnotes, Dallas Bar Association, October 2015

Personal Life

  • Hometown: Miami, FL
  • Favorite sports team: Texas Longhorns/Florida Panthers
  • Enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children

Ryan is always available when I need assistance on what to do, he is helpful and professional. He’s pretty special if you ask me!

 

– Taylor M., Client of the Firm

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