Call Carl and Get the Upper Hand
Strategic Legal Advocacy for When the Stakes Are High
If you’re facing a high-conflict divorce, custody battle, or serious injury, you don’t need vague reassurance or a lawyer who hopes things work out.
You need leverage.
You need strategy.
You need the upper hand.
Call Carl Knickerbocker and get it.
Built for Conflict. Focused on Outcomes.
Some legal problems are straightforward.
Yours probably isn’t.
High-conflict divorce and custody cases don’t settle easily. Insurance companies don’t pay fairly out of goodwill. Opposing parties don’t suddenly become reasonable.
That’s why strategy matters.
Carl Knickerbocker is not a volume lawyer. He is a trial attorney, strategist, and nationally recognized thought leader who handles cases where the other side escalates, obstructs, lies, delays, or refuses to back down.
When cooperation fails, preparation and leverage win.
Strategic Legal Advocacy for Central Texas Families and Injury Victims
Best-Selling Author • Super Lawyers–Rated • National Case Strategist • Trusted Central Texas Attorney
When your future, your family, or your financial security is on the line, you do not need a “general practice” lawyer. You need a strategic advocate with proven credibility, courtroom experience, and the ability to see several moves ahead.
Carl Knickerbocker is a Central Texas–based trial attorney, best-selling author, consultant and legal strategist who represents clients in high-conflict family law cases and serious personal injury matters throughout Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill, Hutto, and surrounding Central Texas communities.
Clients hire Carl Knickerbocker not just for representation — but for clarity, protection, and decisive action when the stakes are high.
Whether you're dealing with the aftermath of a serious car accident or navigating a high-conflict divorce, our firm offers personalized guidance and proven courtroom skill to help you protect what matters most.
Why Clients Choose Carl Knickerbocker
Best-Selling Author and National Thought Leader
Carl Knickerbocker is the best-selling author of Parallel Parenting Solutions and Family Court Solutions — both widely therapist-recommended resources for navigating high-conflict custody, divorce, and family court dynamics.
These books are used by parents, therapists, and legal professionals nationwide and reflect the same clear, practical, no-nonsense approach Carl brings to every client case.
Recognized Excellence in Law
Carl’s professional credentials reflect consistent excellence and peer recognition:
Super Lawyers–Rated Attorney
Avvo 10.0 “Superb” Rating
Member, Texas College of the State Bar
Licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas
Trusted by attorneys nationwide as a case strategist and consultant
These distinctions place Carl among a select group of attorneys recognized for professional achievement, ethical standards, and results.
Two Core Practice Areas, One Purpose: Results
Personal Injury Law
If you’ve been injured in a car wreck, truck crash, or DWI-related accident, you need a lawyer who will fight for full and fair compensation. Carl Knickerbocker has recovered millions of dollars for victims of negligence and knows how to handle aggressive insurance companies. From soft-tissue injuries to catastrophic harm like brain or spine trauma, we build strong cases that hold negligent drivers accountable.
Family Law and Child Custody
Divorce and child custody disputes are emotional, complex, and often exhausting. Carl has extensive experience representing parents in high-conflict custody cases, including those involving narcissistic exes, parental alienation, and contested modifications. Whether you're facing a divorce, dealing with an uncooperative co-parent, or seeking to enforce or modify an order, our firm is ready to advocate for you.
What Sets Us Apart
Experienced trial lawyer: Carl brings real courtroom experience to every case, whether it's a custody battle or a personal injury lawsuit.
Local insight: We know the judges, courts, and opposing counsel in Williamson County and understand how to navigate the local legal system effectively.
Top-rated service: Our firm has earned strong client reviews for communication, results, and professionalism.
Direct access to your attorney: Clients work directly with Carl—not handed off to junior staff or case managers.
Efficient and honest representation: We focus on solving problems, minimizing unnecessary litigation, and delivering clear, effective strategies.
Explore Our Practice Areas
We invite you to learn more about the legal services we provide in and around Williamson County:
Personal Injury Services
Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
DWI-related injury crashes
Wrongful death claims
Traumatic brain and catastrophic injuries
Pain and suffering claims
Insurance negotiations and litigation
Family Law Services
Divorce and high-conflict custody litigation
Parental alienation and enforcement
Modifications of custody or child support
Co-parenting coaching and strategy
SAPCR filings and paternity matters
Second opinions and consulting support
Serving Williamson County and Central Texas
Our firm proudly serves clients throughout:
Round Rock
Georgetown
Cedar Park
Leander
Liberty Hill
Hutto
Greater Williamson County and Central Texas
We also provide case strategy and consulting services nationwide.
Start With a Free Consultation
If you're ready to get serious about your case, we’re ready to help. We offer free initial consultations for all personal injury and family law cases. Whether you prefer to meet in person at our Round Rock or Georgetown office—or prefer to connect virtually—we’re here to listen, assess your options, and start building your path forward.
Contact the Law Office of Carl Knickerbocker, P.C. today and work with a trusted local attorney who’s ready to fight for your rights, your family, and your future.
Author of The Parallel Parenting Solution
Real Help for Real Co-Parenting Struggles
In addition to leading a busy trial practice, attorney Carl Knickerbocker is the author of The Parallel Parenting Solution—a powerful guide for those navigating high-conflict custody situations. Whether you're dealing with a narcissistic ex, chronic communication issues, or constant boundary violations, the book offers clear, practical strategies to help you disengage from drama and focus on protecting your child’s well-being.
The Parallel Parenting Solution has helped thousands of parents step back from toxic co-parenting dynamics and find peace through structure, boundaries, and clarity. Drawing on both courtroom experience and years of direct coaching, Carl provides a no-nonsense framework for managing conflict, minimizing unnecessary interaction, and reclaiming your power as a parent.
The book is especially useful for parents who feel like they’re constantly under attack or being dragged into repeated legal disputes. It’s written for real people in the trenches—not legal professionals—and provides tools you can actually use.
Carl also shares real-life experiences and insights, encouragement, and tough-love truths on Instagram through his popular account @unapologeticparenting, followed by over 235,000 people. The account is a go-to resource for parents dealing with narcissistic exes and high-conflict custody battles.
Want to learn more? Contact us today!
Free Initial Consultation
Ready to learn more? Contact us today for a free consultation to see if our firm would be the best fit for your case.
Carl Knickerbocker’s hourly rates for legal representation on divorce and family cases start at $495 / hr. Paralegal services are charged at $225 / hr.
Refundable retainer fees start at $7500.