Attorney Profiles - Houston, Texas Divorce Lawyers

Steven W. Ongert
Kathy D. Ongert

 

STEVEN W. ONGERT
Email: Steve@Ongert.com

Steven W. Ongert, born August 9, 1945; admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1989. Also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas.

Preparatory Education:

• J.D. Degree 1988: South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas.
• B.A. in Business Administration 1972: Hastings College, Hastings, Nebraska.
• 1992: University of Houston, Clear Lake: Mediation.
• 1992: Settlement Consultants International, Inc., Family Mediation.
• College of the State Bar of Texas, Fellow.

Professional Membership:

• State Bar of Texas.
• State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section.
• Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section.
• Galveston County Bar Association.
• Galveston County Family Law Bar Association (President 1993 and 1994).
• Alliance of Collaborative Family Law Attorneys.
• Collaborative Law Institute of Texas.

Honors:

• Graduated with high distinction in Business Administration from Hastings College, Hastings, Nebraska.
• Dean's List at South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas.
• American Jurisprudence Award in Advanced Marital Property, South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas.

Firm Involvement:

Mr. Ongert joined the firm of Dean & Ongert, P.C. in 1991 as its managing partner. He has been a regular and constant fixture in the family courts in Harris and Galveston Counties, handing hundreds of contested family law cases. Mr. Ongert has extensive background in business and corporate matters, making him a valuable contributor in family law property cases, whether as lead counsel or as a mediator.

Mr. Ongert has a keen awareness of the adverse impact that divorce and custody can have on children and the family members. Although he works hard to represent his clients interests, he does it with integrity and helps his clients maintain focus on achieving informed solutions for the present and future, while minimizing the pain and conflicts of the past.

Mediation Services:

Mr. Ongert has served as a mediator in Galveston, Brazoria, and Harris Counties since 1992. His mediation style is creative and insightful, helping litigants fashion solutions to what otherwise would seem to be insurmountable obstacles. He mediates family law matters, personal injury cases, civil disputes, contract disputes, and claims brought in the J.P. courts.

Military Service:

Mr. Ongert served in the United States Air Force during the Viet Nam conflict, and he was honorably discharged in 1969.

Personal Interests:

Mr. Ongert enjoys playing golf and is an active member of the men's golf association at South Shore Harbor Country Club, in League City, Texas. Other leisure activities include fishing and traveling, as well as reading and collecting of antique fishing tackle.

 

KATHY D. ONGERT
Email: Kathy@Ongert.com

Kathy D. Ongert, born August 26, 1960, in Muskegon Michigan; admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1989. Also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas.

Preparatory Education:

• J.D. Degree 1988: South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas.
• B.B.A. Degree, 1981: Western Michigan University, Calamus, Michigan.
• Professional Membership: Houston Bar Association (Family Law Section).
• Galveston County Bar Association.
• Galveston County Family Law Bar Association.
• Galveston County Mediators' Association.
• Gulf Coast Collaborative Lawyers.

Firm Involvement:

Ms. Ongert founded the firm of Dean & Ongert, P.C. in 1990 and has been a partner of the firm since that time. Although initially practicing in a wide variety of civil areas of the law, including bankruptcy, contract law, civil litigation, collections, wills and probate, and other areas, her practice has somewhat narrowed in recent years. Now, Ms. Ongert primarily practices family law and areas of practice that are attendant thereto. Ms. Ongert has a strong commitment to family values and believes in zealously representing her clients, while keeping a focus on the needs and well-being of the families involved in the litigation process.

Personal Interests:

Away from the office, Ms. Ongert enjoys her personal time with family, golfing, and reading, believing that a good balance between business and personal life enriches and strengthen her ability to be her best to her clients and to herself.

Mediation Services:

As a mediator, Ms. Ongert serves the Galveston, Brazoria and Harris County Areas, with respect to family law, personal injury, real estate, and general civil cases.