Burnside Family Law

About Us

About Burnside Family Law

We’re not a high-volume firm. We work with real people navigating some of life’s most personal and challenging moments, offering clear guidance, thoughtful strategy, and support every step of the way. Burnside Family Law exists to help real people navigate some of the most personal, high-stakes moments of their lives with clarity, strategy, and zero pretense.

Family law is rarely just about legal forms or courtrooms, it’s about your kids, your home, your finances, and your future. We take that seriously. Our job is to keep your case focused, your options clear, and your energy directed where it actually matters. You won’t find generic templates or vague promises here. Just thoughtful legal work, straightforward communication, and a commitment to protecting what matters most.

Our Approach

Haley’s approach is built on preparation, directness, and practical strategy. She doesn’t waste time, doesn’t stir the pot, and doesn’t make promises she can’t keep. If a situation calls for urgency, she moves quickly. If it calls for restraint, she doesn’t escalate just to prove a point. Clients trust her to tell them the truth, even when it’s hard to hear, and to help them make the smartest decisions possible under pressure.

Haley K. Burnside

Founding Attorney

Licensed by the State Bar of Texas in 2016, Haley Burnside began her career at the Houston firm Fullenweider Wilhite, where she practiced exclusively for the first 9 years of her career. There, she trained alongside some of the most respected attorneys in the field such as Donn Fullenweider and Randall Wilhite, gaining not only meaningful litigation and negotiation experience, but also a strong foundation in client-centered, ethical advocacy.

In 2025, Haley launched Burnside Family Law to build a practice that reflects her values: clarity, efficiency, and transparency. She tells clients the truth, even when it’s hard, so they can make smart, strategic choices in the moments that matter most. She’s as comfortable negotiating a creative resolution as she is taking a case to trial and is known for distilling complex issues into practical advice. She’s represented clients from every walk of life, entrepreneurs, engineers, lawyers, professors, stay-at-home parents, and working professionals, each with their own priorities and challenges. She knows that no two families look the same, and no two solutions should either. She understands that family law is about more than legal outcomes, it’s about helping people protect what matters and move forward with dignity and direction.

Outside of her practice, Haley enjoys time with her husband, their young daughter, and a lively crew of animals. She’s a firm believer in good food, unfiltered honesty, and keeping perspective through life’s toughest moments.

  • University of Houston Law Center, Houston, Texas
    Member, Houston Law Review
  • University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, Texas
  • State Bar of Texas, 2016
  • State Bar of Texas, Family Law Section, Member. 2016 – current
  • Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member, 2016 –current
  • Texas Family Law Foundation, Member, 2025 – current
  • Co-Author, Donn C. Fullenweider, Haley K. Burnside, and Mackenzie Bramlett, Family law in the United States, Texas: Overview, Thomson Reuters, 2023.
  • Presenter, Haley K. Burnside, Basic Discovery in Family Law Cases, Family Law Council’s Family Law Essentials Seminar, Conroe, Texas, 2022.
  • Co-Author, Donn C. Fullenweider & Haley K. Burnside, Family law in the United States, Texas: Overview, A Global Guide from Practical Law 5 ed., Thomson Reuters, 2020.
  • Co-Author, Susan McLerran & Haley K. Burnside, Attorney Spotlight: Donn C. Fullenweider, Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists Newsletter “Family Law Forum”, 2016.

Angela E. Gonzalez

Paralegal

With over 5 years of experience in the legal field, Angela Gonzalez brings deep knowledge, steady precision, and heartfelt compassion to every case she touches. Known for her exceptional attention to detail and calm, client-centered presence, Angela has built her career supporting clients through some of their most challenging moments with care and clarity.

Angela and founding attorney Haley Burnside first worked together at the respected Houston firm Fullenweider Wilhite, and the two developed a strong professional rhythm rooted in mutual trust, high standards, and a shared commitment to excellence. When Haley decided to open Burnside Family Law PLLC, she invited Angela to join her in building something new, Angela said yes without hesitation.

Angela has spent years behind the scenes preparing court filings, managing discovery, assembling detailed trial notebooks, coordinating with clients, and keeping fast-paced dockets running smoothly. Her fluency in Spanish, certification as a Texas Notary Public, and training through the ABA-approved paralegal program at San Jacinto College further strengthen her ability to serve a wide range of families across Texas.

Outside the office, Angela enjoys spending time with her family, exploring new places and foods, practicing Pilates, and capturing moments through photography.

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More Than Just Legal Help

You don’t have to fix this by yourself. If you’re ready for someone else to carry the legal weight, let’s talk. You’ve got someone to worry about the legal side now. Sit tight, take a breath, and let’s get started.