Legal Support

Ronnae Garrett

Legal Office Administrator/Senior Paralegal

Ronnae Garrett is the legal office administrator and senior paralegal. After relocating to Houston from a small town to pursue a higher education, she graduated Lone Star College with honors receiving her degrees in Legal Specialization, Paralegal Studies and four certifications. She is a member of the Houston Paralegal Association, Houston Metro Paralegal Association and the National Association of Legal Assistants and on her way to becoming board certified in family law. Over the last thirteen years, her hard work and dedication has propelled her to work in the capacity of administrative management, client acquisition and retention, collections, and as a Senior Paralegal and Legal Secretary for several law firms that demanded strong interpersonal and organizational skills. This included hiring and training law clerks and new paralegals. Having been with the firm since 2014, Ronnae has been very instrumental to the firm’s growth and continued success. She shines bright in this position as she is a people person with a kind and optimistic personality. Ronnae is a true resource for clients and staff alike, using her 15+ years of experience in customer service and management to find creative and accommodating solutions to their problems. She also has experience in accounting, which has been helpful in her job capacity. Acting as a liaison for the firm, Ms. Garrett knows policy and procedure for every family law court in Harris and surrounding counties.

Ronnae understands that when clients come to our firm seeking assistance, they are in the middle of a big life transition and one of the most difficult times in their lives. She strives to help make that process run smoothly. She is proud of the personalized and consistent service the firm provides to each person it represents. Constant contact and an open line of communication are key to the firm’s success. Ronnae believes the most rewarding aspect about working at the firm is the ability to help others change their lives for the better.

Ronnae’s time away from the law is spent with her family and friends. She enjoys volunteering in the community and at her church. She also enjoys reading, dancing, being outdoors, and taking trips on the weekend with her fur baby Mariah (the Renken law firm’s mascot). Ronnae is a strong advocate for those with disabilities, animal rights and minorities.

Marisa Byers

Divorce Coach and Client Liaison (Bilingual)

Marisa is a native Houstonian who earned a Bachelors of Science in Psychology from the University of Houston-Downtown. Ms. Byers background is in Behavioral Psychology and during her career, worked for non-profit agencies that supported individuals with disabilities. Recently, Ms. Byers has received training in a variety of subjects, including; certifications in civil and family mediation, certified Parent Facilitator and a certified Divorce Coach offered by the ABA (American Bar Association). The ABA defines Divorce Coaching as “a flexilbe, goal-oriented process designed to support, motivate and guide people going through divorce to help them make the best possible decisions for their future, based on their particular interests, needs, and concerns.”

As a Divorce Coach, Ms. Byers specializes in collaborating with clients going through the divorce process. She acts as a trusted support system, helping to minimize the costs and challenges associated with the divorce process. When we think of “Divorce” we sometimes simply think of the LEGAL process, but there are other factors to consider, like the financial, social and emotional side of “divorce”. Your coach is there to help you with all of the challenges associated with the divorce, including: questions about your budget, the rent, the mortgage, the college funds, getting your documents ready, and helping you navigate the next phase of your life. The goal of your coach is to lessen the overwhelm, lessen the chaos that divorce can bring. Renken Law Firm is proud to be one of the ONLY firms in the Houston area that provides this added service to their clients.

Marisa is a disability advocate, doxie mom, and mother to two sons. In her spare time she enjoys rescuing dogs in the Houston area, spending time with her family, and loves all things beauty.