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18 May, 2021 by John
Dan Webb is an example of true grit, determination and dedication. He has represented me for over 8 yrs. I have a very difficult ex wife. She has fleeced more than $270k in cash oag support rent etc. I wasn't aware of it until Dan brought to my attention. We immediately filed to reduce support, entered 7 yrs tax returns and had my annual oag support reduced to $450per mo. from $1600 per mo. Additionally I no longer have to feel pressured by my ex to send cash supplements to satisfy her "life style" needs. My beautiful new wife and I reside in University Park, TX. Dan is a master negotiator and in visitation an expert at maximizing your access and visitation schedule.
He is your only choice in Granbury for family law.
John P. Kirkland
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25 Feb, 2014 by Anonymous
When it came to fighting for custody of my kids I knew I had an uphill battle to fight. Mr. Webb took the time to coach me through what I needed to do and made a plan that got me just that. Because of my past I didn't think I had a chance and by the end of things it was my ex who seemed like he didn't have a chance despite hiring a 'well known past judge'. Thank you thank you thank you!
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18 Jun, 2007 by Anonymous
He did a great job for me, in all ares- keeping me informed, my result, how he treated me. Everything, I'd recommend him to anyone.
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19 Sep, 2017 by Charissa
I was involved in a car accident and needed representation. When I googled, the first first result was the Cain Law Firm. From start to finish I was treated with care and concern. Brett Cain didn't make me feel like just another person. His entire office showed me respect and valued my opinion and thoughts. They worked along side me until the completion of the process. Any questions I had were answered quickly and thoroughly. Honestly, I can't express how happy I am with the Brett Cain Law Firm. I highly recommend this office.
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27 Mar, 2017 by Nina
Mr. Cain & staff we truly a blessing in a horrible time! I was in a wreck & didn't know where to turn. I went online looked up car wreck attorneys & he popped up. After reading review after review of nothing but positive feedback I decided to give them a call. He got me in right away, sat down with me and was very upfront about what he thought about my case. Laid everything on the table from what he could do, to what he wouldn't do and he let me in know right up front this is a long long process. They were in constant contact with me. Always available when I called. The ladies in the office would check on me. Anything I needed answered or done was completed in a very timely matter. He walks you through step by step of everything you need to know. They don't make you feel like "just a client" I highly recommend Mr. Cain if you are ever in need of an attorney! Very honest & hard working crew he has! Very satisfied with everything his office did for my family & I!!
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24 Feb, 2017 by Erica
Everybody at Cain Law Firm was very inviting, professional, and personable. They took everything into their hands, while still making me feel in control, and did not disappoint. I would use them several times over. Very strongly recommend using them.
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29 Jul, 2022 by Angela jenkins (doodlebug)
Janet is an amazing attorney!!!
I highly recommend here 😊
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04 Sep, 2019 by Jeffery
He represented me regarding a wrongful traffic violation in Hood county and I was pleased. He was on time, looked professional and came prepared, having researched me and my case. I recommend him!
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05 Jan, 2022 by Anonymous
Handle a case for me in Palo Pinto county ( tough county ) always professional never BS me treated my wife and family with respect and care for the circumstances! You need help definitely call Shay
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08 Jan, 2016 by Anonymous
I hired Jody Glasgow for a divorce about 5 years ago and have used him for several other family matters since then. I can say that he is very honest and has a great staff. He's also what you're looking for when it comes to a bulldog in court. He's a rare combination of really nice and really aggressive. I would recommend him any time. He's not cheap but every penny was well spent.
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06 May, 2011 by Dixie
Jim is a honest reputable lawyer who has always given me sage advice with all legal matters that I've approached him with. He has helped me to resolve several court cases in my favor. And if he can't help you, he will point you in the right direction. He' s a great lawyer and a great guy.
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19 May, 2014 by J.b.
Ed and Katie, are the best Team I have ever had the pleasure to work with. I appreciate the guidance during a very difficult divorce and the outcome of the divorce. Positive, Professional, Encouraging, and then of course… “This is what you need to do” and up front about every expectation. Thank you so very much. God Bless you abundantly!!!
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02 Feb, 2023 by Ron naiser
Best Attorney in Hood County. Professional and Honest.
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11 Nov, 2022 by Tim helton
Great service, fair pricing
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07 Nov, 2022 by Brandon holtzinger
I have always been told to get a will and I kept putting it off. I finally contacted Mr Davis. Him and Jessica made the process so easy I have no idea why I did not get it done sooner.
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24 Feb, 2024 by Scott torian
Great experience ... helpful and very curious staff
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01 Nov, 2023 by Susan franks
Highly recommend!
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29 Jun, 2023 by Danny free
Called to see if they could help me with a real estate issue and the lady I talked to was very rude, talk down to me, then after asking me questions apparently for her entertainment, insisted they couldn't help. What a way to treat a senior citizen just looking for help.
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18 Sep, 2024 by Quest ballard
The team here is truly what they claim to be, ethically sound ,fair but take no bull bunch! They assisted me in navigating a very unique and lengthy divorce. However in the end all was handled cordially, and in the immediate sense, with unwavering commitment to seeing this settled, with amicable results.
"Thank you"- Quest Ballard
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19 Aug, 2024 by Christie hill
I cannot express the gratitude I have for
Mr. Walsh and his team. Very pleased with their work ethics and communications, they helped make everything run so smoothly. Thank you!!
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15 Apr, 2024 by Lashawn henson
Mr Walsh has helped me several times over the years, he's great with communication and honest about what to expect. He's worth every dime. You're seriously cheating yourself if you don't hire him.
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18 Sep, 2024 by Quest ballard
The team here is truly what they claim to be, ethically sound ,fair but take no bull bunch! They assisted me in navigating a very unique and lengthy divorce. However in the end all was handled cordially, and in the immediate sense, with unwavering commitment to seeing this settled, with amicable results.
"Thank you"- Quest Ballard
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19 Aug, 2024 by Christie hill
I cannot express the gratitude I have for
Mr. Walsh and his team. Very pleased with their work ethics and communications, they helped make everything run so smoothly. Thank you!!
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15 Apr, 2024 by Lashawn henson
Mr Walsh has helped me several times over the years, he's great with communication and honest about what to expect. He's worth every dime. You're seriously cheating yourself if you don't hire him.
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18 Sep, 2024 by Quest ballard
The team here is truly what they claim to be, ethically sound ,fair but take no bull bunch! They assisted me in navigating a very unique and lengthy divorce. However in the end all was handled cordially, and in the immediate sense, with unwavering commitment to seeing this settled, with amicable results.
"Thank you"- Quest Ballard
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19 Aug, 2024 by Christie hill
I cannot express the gratitude I have for
Mr. Walsh and his team. Very pleased with their work ethics and communications, they helped make everything run so smoothly. Thank you!!
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15 Apr, 2024 by Lashawn henson
Mr Walsh has helped me several times over the years, he's great with communication and honest about what to expect. He's worth every dime. You're seriously cheating yourself if you don't hire him.
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25 Sep, 2024 by Pam aldriedge
I was referred to the law office of Pamela Walker and hired Attorney Tracy Bush to represent me in a probate matter. Tracy was so kind and knowledgeable about the matter. She made us feel very comfortable and at ease with how she handled our case. Tracy is very professional and made us feel very confident in how our case was being handled.
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06 Sep, 2024 by Jeff christensen
Used this Law office and used Tracy Bush for probate guidance at a particularly difficult time for me and my family in late 2000 thru mid 2022. 3 family members from one household passed away in a 2 week period in Dec. 2000 so there were many things to work through. Tracy and her staff, thru the Law office of Pamela Walker were very thorough and detailed in their advisements and helped us greatly in getting all 3 estates closed in what we believe was a shorter time than might have been. I would recommend them highly for any civil or probate needs you may have.
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17 Aug, 2024 by Chris newton
Mr. Hyde helped us immensely when we are beginning the Medicare/medicaid journey with our Dad. He is very honest with his advise and went the extra mile for us. We recommend him highly.
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10 Jul, 2024 by Mark drumheller
I will always recommend Hyde Law. Number one family law attorneys in town!
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13 Jun, 2024 by Ricky bobby
Need to update the services you provide. States you handle Legal Malpractice. I called in to check and was told you don't...
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25 Oct, 2021 by Greg
Worst Firm I have ever dealt with. I retained them for a business and for my divorce, while Kellye Sorelle was still working at the firm. Unfortunately, against my better judgement I remained with them after her departure. My divorce took 22 months to finalize and in the 20+ months The Hyde Firm worked my divorce, they never filed a single response on my behalf, to any petition from the opposing counsel. They were completely unresponsive to my emails, voice messages, texts, etc.. At one point they sent confidential information to the opposing counsel during discovery, which was for their eyes only. When I closed out my business with them, they sent me another clients information mixed into my legal files.......what a disaster. I ended up retaining Koons Fuller Law Firm and they finalized my divorce in five weeks. Wow, what a difference!
As for the business side, I had contracts submitted to this firm that never got reviewed or had any feedback provided from a legal perspective. Months after the non responsiveness, I just stopped sending them items for the business altogether.
This is just a small snippet of issues, I could go on. Hopefully nobody goes through what I did.
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10 May, 2021 by Randall
Ashley is very professional. She has assisted my wife with a real estate transfer and my mother with obtaining control of her Living Trust. Both circumstances obtained positive outcomes for us.
I highly recommend her!
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12 Oct, 2015 by Anonymous
Paul Hyde and his practice was such an injustice to me during my divorce. If took 2 years to get a divorce and we didn't even have any children. He won't enforce anything the judge told my ex to pay for. But it sure didn't make it where if my ex does pay, it goes into account set up at his firm to be distributed to me.
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13 May, 2020 by Dave
Lori filed a motion to modify a protective order for me on a Thursday afternoon and by Friday morning the judge had already approved and signed the order. Lori is a professional in every sense of the word. Kind courteous and caring! I highly recommend her for any of your legal needs.
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19 Feb, 2020 by Rhonda
Lori did an exceptional job for us on an adoption case. She went way beyond what was expected and put in many hours making sure that this adoption went through. I don't know what we would have done without her outstanding work!
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19 Feb, 2020 by Rachel
If you want the best hire Lori. Not only is she the most knowledgeable attorney I've ever met but she supports her clients 100%. She is trustworthy, hard-working, and efficient when it comes to handling her cases. She goes above and beyond for her clients and treats them with the upmost respect. We cannot thank her enough for what she did for our family. Our daughter has her forever family because of Lori's actions! She made our family whole and I wouldn't trust anyone else. Thank you Lori for being the best!
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29 May, 2019 by Anonymous
Melinda Owens came highly recommended from a close friend and she has provided legal advice and guidance during a lawsuit to collect money from a former business client. I found her to be experienced, responsive, knowledgable and honest. While working with Melinda, I felt as though my situation was in adept and trustworthy hands, and she did not steer me wrong.
I would highly recommend Melinda to anyone seeking legal representation that is fair, honest and will keep your best interest and unique needs at the forefront. Should the situation arise, I would not hesitate to seek representation from Mrs. Owens team again.
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24 Apr, 2019 by Anonymous
I was misguided and told that if I allowed my child to go live with his dad prior to our change of custody orders being final, if ANYTHING happened, I could go pick him up and THEN she would deal with the paperwork. Unfortunately, fact was...legally, once I went against the then current orders, and allowed him to go out of schedule...I had no leg to stand on.
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09 Jun, 2017 by Dave
Melinda Owens represented me in my recent divorce and I want to share my thoughts on her representation:
She may be pricier than some other attorneys, but I think her expertise in family law and her availability when you have questions are worth it. Don't be afraid to check out other attorneys, but definitely do not miss Melinda. I think you'll find that she's the kind of attorney you want on your side.
Her office is conveniently located very close to the courthouse (judicial annex).
She was relentless when it came to representing my interests. She helped ensure not only that my ex-wife or the court didn't take my child from me, but that I'd keep my income so that I'm able to raise my child.
I pestered her at some odd times of day with some stressful questions about what my ex-wife could and could not do in my home and to my property. Melinda always answered timely and with answers that were very appreciated. She made stressful situations much easier to deal with.
In the end, I think my divorce ended about as fairly as could be, and I owe much of that to Melinda Owens.
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17 Aug, 2024 by Chris newton
Mr. Hyde helped us immensely when we are beginning the Medicare/medicaid journey with our Dad. He is very honest with his advise and went the extra mile for us. We recommend him highly.
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10 Jul, 2024 by Mark drumheller
I will always recommend Hyde Law. Number one family law attorneys in town!
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13 Jun, 2024 by Ricky bobby
Need to update the services you provide. States you handle Legal Malpractice. I called in to check and was told you don't...
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08 Jan, 2024 by Ryan curry
Very friendly and helpful.
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22 Dec, 2023 by That guy
14 Oct, 2022 by Ricky l smith
08 Jan, 2024 by Ryan curry
Very friendly and helpful.
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22 Dec, 2023 by That guy
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04 Jun, 2016 by Emeigh
I am very glad that I went to see Pamela Walker to have my will drawn up. She was very kind to me, explained everything very well, and the whole process was easy. I had been putting off having a will made for sometime, but Pamela Walker made this a pleasant experience. I would recommend her to anyone who wants a really great attorney who takes the time to explain things. Top rated A#1 in my book.
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07 Jan, 2014 by Britain
I paid this so called attorney $100.00 for what ended up being the worst experience with someone who is suppose to be on your side . This is what happened that day...November 25, 2013...My fifteen year old son and I arrived at Pamela A Walker's Law Office located in Granbury, Texas in hopes that she would help in a matter which concerned another county worker in which he had suddenly and abruptly thrown me and my son out of his office because I was trying to get him to explain "Teen Court" which my son had agreed to participate in as his punishment for smoking a cigar on school ground's with two others on the last day of school 2013, but only after being subtly coerced by several county officials days previously in a make shift county court. Upon arriving at Mrs. Walker's office, I came to observe her husband was her secretary. While sitting waiting for our appointment I over heard Mrs. Walker talking to a Judge from the county and worried that he may not like what she was wearing when she was to appear in court in front of him that evening. She seemed to be trying her best to appease the Judge. Soon Mrs. Walker came from behind the wall dividing us and ushered my son and I into her office. Immediately Mrs. Walker attempted to focus all her attention on my son and convince him to "do", as she put it, "Teen Court". When I tried to explain why I hired her she abruptly told me I was being "confrontational". Her eyes immediately went back to my son as she was trying her best to win his confidence by flattering him and telling him he looks like a good boy. Everything was about "looks" to this less than physically appealing homely late fifties possibly, woman. Every time I would try to say something she looked very sternly at me and again repeated that I was being "confrontational" . She even threatened to put me out of the room, which she finally accomplished after making my son start to cry, but assumed he was crying because of possible "abuse" at home?? At one point she asked my son if he was on medication, because of the way his eyes looked. My son and I immediately told her he had allergies and was recently diagnosed as being allergic to practically everything. Mrs. Walker informed my son that he would need to bring proof of his allergies to "Teen Court" so others wouldn't think he was on drugs and in order to prove his innocence to the court. What Mrs. Walker said right then and there was what I had suspected "Teen Court" was about all along. Teen Court is only to make matters worse for all those young innocent unsuspecting children that are slyly mislead when appearing before the county Justices in this town. As far as the man, (a former Sargent with the Granbury Police Dept, and whom misrepresented himself when he introduced himself to me and my son as "Investigator", days previously) in charge of signing unsuspecting children up for "Teen Court"...I realized he was the one who first labeled me "confrontational" because he had to come up with an excuse why he suddenly threw me and my son out of his office when we went to sign up and after I tried to prob him for answers about "Teen Court". I came to see that this attorney was working in cahoots with the former investigator/Sargent and officials, all in an attempt to entrap my son in "Teen Court" if was possible. Because obviously according to Mrs. Pamela Walker, the prosecuting teens can ask any questions they want about you, your friends, your family, your aunts, uncles step-dads, etc., about smoking, drugs, stealing...whatever they want. No wonder they were so excited to get my son and other unsuspecting young adults into their little county "Teen Court". According to an Ex Sheriff I dated ...the criminals are the ones running the county! He admitted he was mentally ill and that most cops are sick in the head! Well, to not make a long story short, My son changed his plea and is paying the $214.00 fine instead. Some advice...Stay clear of Hood County, Texas!
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15 Jul, 2013 by William
Hands down the best lawyer in hood county. She handle a cs under one gram case for me and in seven business days she called and said not To worry about the case no more. thank you
William B
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08 Oct, 2020 by Cindy
When we first moved to Hood county we had a problem with a homeowners insurance claim and did not have a local attorney. Asking several of our more affluent friends for a suggestion of a good local law firm, the consensus recommendation was Grady Swindel. Grady met with my husband and I for over 2 hours, mapped a strategy, for us to pursue on our own with the insurance company and the appropriate state regulators, and only charged us $250.00. Over the years my husband and I have spent thousands for legal services for our different business interests and not always had such practical, effective, advice.
For those who are reluctant to pay a $250.00 consultation fee we would suggest you find a young attorney who is just starting their practice. If you want to achieve a successful solution to your problems you will probably be better served by an experienced attorney like Mr. Swindel whose time is a valuable asset.
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20 Dec, 2019 by Abby
Mr. Swindle represented me in my recent divorce. And, I want to give kudos to he and his staff.
He is the least expensive attorney in town. I shopped around and found him. He also allowed me to make payments to him which I could not get any other attorney in town to do so. This was helpful on a strict budget.
I think his expertise in family law and his availability when you have questions are worth it. I think you'll find that he is the kind of attorney you want on your side.
He was relentless when it came to representing my interests. He helped ensure not only that my ex or the court would not take my child from me but that I would get support from him and would be able to raise my child without worry and stress of being broke all of the time.
Mr. Swindle always answered timely and with answers that were very appreciated. He made stressful situations much easier to deal with. He is so kind. His assistant and secretary were so very nice and helpful as well. They made me laugh and took my worries away.
In the end, I think my divorce ended about as fairly as could be, and I owe it all to Grady L. Swindle.
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24 Aug, 2019 by Sue
Recommend Grady Swindle in a heartbeat. We were looking for a lawyer to handle a fairly unusual international property, wills and trust situation. Grady Swindle handled our affairs very professionally and with a lovely Texan manner. Would recommend him and his team in a heartbeat. Very happy. When my husband was hospitalized part way through the process Grady stepped up to ensure that we were covered legally. Five stars well earned.
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08 Feb, 2022 by Jacob
I had him as a court appointmented attorney in 1996 and he sat there and did literally nothing while Richard Hattox the DA at the time ripped him apart and convinced a jury to give a 17 year old boy 35 1/2 years in prison for a burglary!!!! Garbage!
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15 Sep, 2020 by Anonymous
The Judge held an Arraignment hearing before trial was to begin in front of a sitting Jury and Mr. Ottaway did nothing. The D.A. submitted perjured evidence and Mr. Ottaway did nothing. When asked to cross examine a witness, Mr. Ottaway said, I have no questions for thia witness. Because of him I was falsely convicted of a crime I never committed and I was torn away from my family for 10 years.
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19 Dec, 2018 by Anonymous
I consulted with this attorney and he represented me in a custody case that involved severe domestic violence. He made remarks joking about domestic violence in the courtroom to another attorney before my hearing. He became biased towards the other party by asking the judge that I pay for the supervised visits. He did not represent me and made me feel like I was being persecuted on the stand. After it was all said and done he yelled at me and insinuated that I stayed in the relationship so I brought it upon myself. If you are dealing with a serious matter I would not use this attorney. He ruined my life.
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10 Mar, 2021 by Anonymous
I hired Mr. Lawrence to represent my business interests in small claims court to recoup money unlawfully used by my ex-business partner. I paid a flat fee of roughly $500 for what we assumed would be a quick case as I had collected vast amounts of evidence. Initially, I was relieved to have an attorney working my case. However, my experience quickly took a downward spiral. First, we tried sending letters to try to reconcile out of court. I spent hours writing a draft of the key information. When I presented it to Mr. Lawrence, he charged me another $100 to put his letter head on my draft and covered the cost of shipping after I corrected some mistakes he made. After another similar letter, we hired a constable to physically deliver the court papers. Mr. Lawrence coordinated everything and sent me the bill. My ex-partner had fled with no trace and we couldn’t confirm that papers were served. So, Mr. Lawrence placed an ad in the local newspaper to meet the requirement. Again, he coordinated everything and sent me the bill without consulting with me on the price beforehand.
A few months quickly turned into a year with seemingly no progress. During this time, it would typically be a month or longer before receiving an emailed update on the status of my case. He would usually respond after I emailed, sometimes multiple times, to check in. About a week before the one-year mark of beginning this effort, I received a call around 3:30pm from Mr. Lawrence that I finally had a court date scheduled for early the next morning. I had less than 24hrs to coordinate time-off, arrange lodging, and drive over 200 miles away to appear for my hearing. I had no warning. While in the court room waiting for my case, Mr. Lawrence took a phone call and walked out. The bailor called me up before the judge, but had to leave court to retrieve my attorney. When presenting my case, Mr. Lawrence seemed very much unprepared to represent me. He did not have a clear approach to present the evidence and didn’t seem to know how much I was requesting, as he told the judge a number that was about $4K less than I was claiming. Fortunately, I had bought all the evidence I had collected because Mr. Lawrence didn’t appear to bring any deliverables for the judge to review. I felt like I had presented my own case alone. Ultimately, despite expecting a default judgement, the judge pushed my case to next level of authority. Mr. Lawrence had not made it clear to me that there was a limit to how much could be requested in small claims court and we hadn’t strategized prior to the hearing to keep my case below that level.
I left court incredible upset and disappointed that I had wasted a year and a significant amount of money, when Mr. Lawrence could have easily guided us to a reasonable default judgement, to be told to start over. I had already considered firing Mr. Lawrence from my case multiple, this situation didn’t help, but I gave him one last chance. We discussed what went wrong, how we would reapproach at the next level, and how he would do better communicating with me. Unfortunately, after another few months, nothing changed and no progress was made. God put it on my heart to forgive my ex-partner and no longer pursue my case to recoup my losses. Fortunately, I think Mr. Lawrence recognized how fed up I was with this process and when I asked him to cancel my case he didn’t charge any more than he already had to close it.
Very frustrating experience. I will not be returning to Mr. Lawrence or recommending him to anyone I know. However, by the end, I think he recognized how awful my experience was with him and agreed not to charge me anymore than I had already paid. This one redeeming factor is why I’ve given him two-stars.
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11 Aug, 2021 by Anonymous
Clayton Bryant is a terrible attorney. I had to hire another attorney because of Clayton's lack of communication and poor knowledge of the law.
Clayton lied to me several times during the time he was supposed to be representing my interests, and it cost me thousands extra.
He was unprepared for hearings and, in general, a great example of incompetence.
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16 May, 2017 by Chas
Broome took my money & then decided he was too busy to continue my case. His non performance cost me thousands. DO NOT USE HIM
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29 May, 2022 by Anonymous
This fat Mexican was thrown off the bench by the good folks in Hood County! He was a dishonest, two-faced, drunkard who never shaved and always had a worn out judge robe on. Now that he was booted out of office he should go back to school to learn the law.
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07 Oct, 2024 by Monica
I was married for over 15 years and allowed certain benefits as a spouse that was leaving the marriage. I contacted Ms. Avalo's office and was told they were well versed on military divorces. The first problem was when I received my initial decree to review, it did not have anything about the retirement included. They had to go back and add that in. Then when we went to court, they filed the initial decree and not the one that I had approved. They then had to file an amended decree. I have since learned that the verbiage used in the amended decree is not sufficient and no orders that needed to be filed were ever filed. I now have to hire a second attorney to do what they couldn't do in the first or second place and hope that my ex doesn't fight it and that the judge will approve the 3rd request for an amendment.
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Retainer Fee:
An upfront payment against which the lawyer bills hourly fees. -
Contingency Fee:
Common in personal injury cases; the lawyer receives a percentage (typically 25% to 40%) of any settlement or award. -
Monthly Retainer:
For ongoing services, businesses might pay a monthly fee for a set number of hours or services.
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Hourly Rate:
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Factors Affecting Cost:
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Complexity of the Case:
More complex cases require more time and resources, increasing costs. -
Lawyer's Experience:
Highly experienced lawyers may charge higher fees. -
Geographic Location:
Legal fees can vary significantly by region or city. -
Additional Expenses:
Court filing fees, expert witness fees, travel expenses, and administrative costs may be extra.
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Complexity of the Case:
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Estimating Total Costs:
Request a detailed fee agreement outlining all potential costs.
Discuss any additional expenses that may arise during the case. -
Negotiating Fees:
Some lawyers may be willing to negotiate fees or offer payment plans, especially for clients with financial constraints. -
Pro Bono Services:
For those who cannot afford legal services, some lawyers or legal aid organizations offer services at reduced rates or for free.
