About Jonathan Philip
Jonathan Philip Friday is a distinguished family law attorney based in Austin, Texas, with a focus on divorce and related legal matters. He earned his Juris Doctor from Baylor University School of Law in 2001, laying a solid foundation for his legal career. Following a brief tenure at a Dallas law firm, he returned to Austin in 2003, where he dedicated his practice exclusively to family law. This specialization has allowed him to build a reputation as a knowledgeable and skilled advocate in this complex area of law. In 2009, Jonathan achieved Board Certification in Family Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a recognition that shows his expertise and commitment to the field.
His accomplishments have not gone unnoticed; he was named a "Rising Star" from 2005 through 2014 and has been recognized as a "Super Lawyer" from 2014 through 2023. In 2023, he was inducted as a Fellow into the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, further solidifying his status as a leader in family law. Jonathan's practice primarily involves high-net-worth divorces, where he addresses intricate issues such as business valuations, commercial property appraisals, separate property tracing, trusts, and unique employee incentive plans. His clientele is diverse and includes former NFL players, PGA golfers, NFL team owners, songwriters, musicians, restaurant owners, trust fund beneficiaries, developers, and other successful business owners and public officials. This varied experience equips him to handle the requirements that often arise in high-stakes family law cases.
Active in the legal community, Jonathan is a member of several professional organizations, including the Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists, the Travis County Family Law Advocates, the Austin Bar Association, the Williamson County Bar Association. The Collaborative Law Institute of Texas. His involvement in these organizations supports his staying current with developments in family law and advocating for best practices within the profession. In addition to his legal practice, Jonathan is an active speaker and author on family law topics. He frequently presents at seminars sponsored by the State Bar of Texas, the University of Texas School of Law, the University of Houston Law Center, the Austin Bar Association.
The Collaborative Law Institute of Texas, among other local legal organizations. He practices at Friday Milner Lambert Turner, PLLC, located at 3401 Glenview Avenue, Austin, TX 78703. The firm has received a 5.0/5.0 peer review rating on Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the high level of respect and trust Jonathan has earned in the legal community.
