Deron L. Sugg

Overview Deron Sugg has been practicing family law for more than 20 years. Admitted to the bar in 2000, he is licensed to practice in both Texas and Missouri. In his first decade of practicing, Deron handled cases in nearly all areas of law including civil, criminal, real estate, personal injury and juvenile, but devoted his career to family law after realizing he was most passionate about advocating for family law clients. He often describes his role as being a Sherpa because he takes pride in going above and beyond to ensure his clients receive the best possible result. He values communication, honesty, and makes sure his clients never lose sight of the big picture during the litigation process. In 2012, anticipating national trends in the practice of family law, Deron completed his mediation certification at Saint Louis University and developed one of the most active mediation practices in the county where he officed, settling more than 95 percent of the cases he mediated. In 2020, he became certified in Collaborative Law. Deron has proven success in handling complex and high-net worth divorces as hes been personally involved in dividing well over a quarter billion dollars in marital assets for his clients since arriving in Texas. More importantly, Deron believes children are the highest priority in any divorce and understands strong advocacy often means preserving and protecting parental relationships to minimize the divorces impact on kids as much as possible. Education & Admissions University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law, J. D., 2000 University of Missouri-Columbia, B. A. in Political Science, magna cum laude, 1997 St. Louis University, Certification of Mediator, 2012 Licensed in Texas Licensed in Missouri United States Court for the Eastern District of Missouri Google AI Essentials - Certified Honors & Awards The Best Lawyers in America®, Family Law, 2018-2025 Young Lawyer of the Year, John R Essner, 2008 Elite Lawyer, 2018 University of Missouri-Columbia, Honors College and Departmental Honors Publications & Presentations Author, Possession Schedules: 50/50 v. Standard/Expanded Standard. Koons Fuller , May 19, 2020 Author, Affair Despair? How to Deal with Adultery in a Texas Divorce. Texas Bar Journal 82, no. 3. 204., 2019 Author, The Pre-nup Discussion Good Life Family Magazine, September 1, 2019 Professional & Community Involvement State Bar of Texas: Family Law Section, Collaborative Law Section State Bar of Missouri Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section Mentoring Program, Mentor Collin County Bar Association, Family Law Section Missouri State Hazardous Waste Management Commission, Member, 2010-2013 Chairman, 2014 Jefferson County, Missouri Bar Association President, 2013-2014 Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Board of Directors, 2011-2014 Jefferson County Rescue Mission, Board of Directors, 2008-2014