Mr. Dougay’s practice focuses on the complex and personal issues that comprise family law, including:
Regardless of your unique circumstances, Mr. Dougay makes every reasonable attempt to settle disputes and avoid the courtroom. Litigation is notorious for the considerable money, time, and emotional investment it requires, and Mr. Dougay is ever-mindful to make the legal process as financially and emotionally painless as possible for his clients.
Nobody wants to be a part of a family law matter, rather, clients end up embroiled in these cases out of necessity. Mr. Dougay understands this reality, and is extremely communicative and sensitive to his clients’ often challenging and stressful positions.
Mr. Dougay constantly strives to make the legal process as financially and emotionally painless as possible for his clients.
His dedication to professional excellence also means that Mr. Dougay performs all of the necessary casework himself and does not pass it along to junior legal professionals.
Mr. Dougay has garnered a strong reputation throughout the central Texas family law community for his compassionate client approach and astute negotiation tactics in settling cases. He is never hesitant to go to trial in the rare event that settlements or resolutions outside court are unsuccessful. In court, he aggressively fights for his clients’ rights and determines the most advantageous use of case facts to develop a winning legal argument.
Attorney Dougay earned degrees at the University of Texas at Austin and Regent University School of Law. Before earning his law degree, he worked as a Law Clerk for Piper and Powers, L.L.P. and Brothers and Thomas, L.L.P., now George, Brothers, Kincaid & Horton, L.L.P. Mr. Dougay belongs to several associations including:
As a reputable family law figure in the community, he has also been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2014, 2015, and 2017.
Family law matters may seem insurmountable, but Mr. Dougay can be trusted to find a solution that puts your life back on track. Reach out to the firm today using our online form or call (512) 469-0811.
Our office is located in downtown Austin, just three blocks from the county courthouse.
Phone: (512) 469-0811
The Law Offices of Ryan S. Dougay
900 West Ave., Suite 1A
Austin, TX 78701